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McLean's Selections For Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 13
May 12, 2026

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Preakness Week Festivities Kick Off on Thursday at Laurel Park
May 12, 2026

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McLean's "Donation Play of the Day" at Horseshoe Indy: Ryan's Wish in the 2nd
May 12, 2026

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“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” Dave ‘Buzz’ Baker & Gene McLean Talk About Saturday’s William Walker Stakes
May 8th, 2026
(Outfielder / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Take a listen to our Show this Saturday, when we delve into the William Walker Stakes at Churchill Downs:
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KY Derby / Oaks Notebook: Silent Tactic Scratches Due to Bruised Foot & More News
April 29th, 2026
Final Kentucky Derby Rankings by “The Pressbox:” Further Ado Tops the Charts
April 29th, 2026
Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
April 28th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “502-uesday” — May 28
April 28th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Derby Day 152 – Saturday, May 2
April 27th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on G1 Kentucky Oaks Day — Friday, May 1
April 27th, 2026

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Spring Meet

May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Horseshoe Indianapolis Spring Meet

May 14 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet — Twilight Thursday

May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet

May 15 @ 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Churchill Downs Spring Meet — Downs After Dark Races & Preakness Stakes Simulcast

May 16 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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OPINION #1: A Series Of Thoughts About KY Derby 152 & More
Gene McLean|May 6th, 2026|
(The lovely LA and me at the Louisville Down Syndrome Ball) (Golden Tempo / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Here's a few thoughts about Kentucky Derby 152, and more. Coming at you fast and furious. We will post a "Series of Opinions"
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Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Remarkable Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith
Gene McLean|April 26th, 2026|
Zany Made 4-1 ML Choice in G1 KY Oaks: The Draw
The Pressbox Staff|April 26th, 2026|
Renegade Made 4-1 ML Favorite For 152nd Kentucky Derby: The Draw
The Pressbox Staff|April 26th, 2026|
Six Other Stakes Drawn for KY Oaks Day: $1 Million La Troienne Attracts Field of 11
The Pressbox Staff|April 26th, 2026|
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Sunday, April 26
Gene McLean|April 26th, 2026|
“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” The Roxelana Stakes at Churchill Downs
Gene McLean|April 25th, 2026|

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