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Russells Kick Off Preakness Week With a Win on Thursday
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McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “Thurby” — Thursday, April 30
April 30th, 2026
2026 Statistics: Days Picks 10 / 2-5-1 2026 Overall -- 397 397 / 129-132-155 Win % of Top Pick 32.49% Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall 34.93% 2026 Top Pick in the Money Overall -- 230-397 57.93% 2026 Top Pick in the Money @ TP Winter -- 214-370 57.84% 2026 Top
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Notes & Quotes From the G3 Razorback ‘Cap: Magnitude
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Notes & Quotes From G3 Gotham Stakes: Iron Honor
March 1st, 2026
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