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McLean's Selections for Churchill Downs on Twilight Thursday -- May 14
May 14, 2026

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Notes & Quotes From the Corningstone Handicap: Hot Middles
May 14, 2026

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Notes & Quotes From the Cleopatra Stakes: How About Now
May 14, 2026

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KY HBPA: The Ball Family Is Enjoying a Return to Kentucky Derby Scene 55 Years Later
April 30th, 2026
(Chief Wallabee / Photos by Holly M. Smith) From the KY HBPA Media Team / Jennie Rees: News feature: In Chief Wallabee, Lexington's Ball family has second Derby horse 55 years after first The Kentucky HBPA again is producing select video interviews and b-roll of contenders on the run-up to the Kentucky
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McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Friday, March 13 (Friday the 13th? Again?)
March 12th, 2026
Will Thacker’s “Sports Bet of the Day:” Take a Look, The Young Man is 2-for-2 Already
March 12th, 2026
“Road to the Kentucky Derby” Takes Another Twist & Turn This Saturday With Virginia Derby
March 12th, 2026
OBS March Sale Report: Nyquist Filly Sells for $2 Million
March 11th, 2026
Gulfstream Park Barn Notes: Diciassette Will Try Hutcheson Stakes This Saturday
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