Clinton L. Glasscock, who as a Starlight Racing partner reached the pinnacle of U.S. racing with 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning in Louisville. He was 52.
Glasscock had a lifelong passion for sports and competition. Horse racing evolved to be his favorite – as he developed many great friendships while competing at the highest levels of the sport. In 2010, he became a partner in Starlight Racing and that led to several once in a lifetime experiences, including Justify's Triple Crown campaign and then, in 2020, Authentic's victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Breeder's Cup Classic (G1). He also served as founder of Two Dimes Stables and was a co-managing partner of Northstar Racing.
Prior to Justify's victory in the Preakness (G1), the second jewel in the Triple Crown, Glasscock recalled the surreal experience of watching the colt in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the first jewel, from Churchill Downs' turf course.
“It's almost like they're singing 'My Old Kentucky Home' at you before the race, which gave you chills,” said Glasscock, a Louisville native. He and Starlight Racing founder Jack Wolf and several other Louisvillians in the Starlight's Justify partnership became the first Louisville natives to capture the Derby since Hamilton Applegate won the 1914 edition with Old Rosebud.
Following the Derby and Preakness, the Scat Daddy colt went on to secure the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes (G1) and eventually Horse of the Year honors for Starlight Racing, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners LLC, and WinStar Farm.
Glasscock's was also involved in a Starlight Racing partnership on Authentic, the 2020 Horse of the Year, who also was co-owned by Spendthrift Farm LLC, My Racehorse Stable, and Madaket Stables LLC.
Glasscock was the son of C. Edward Glasscock and Mary F. Glasscock and the brother of Mary Jane Kirkpatrick (David) and an uncle to Mary Elizabeth and Sarah Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his fiancée Jennifer Mutwalli and her sons Zade and Kasey.
He was a graduate of St. Xavier High School (1989), as was Jack Wolf (1967), in Louisville and was a standout tennis player. He and his doubles partner Chris Bohnert represented St. X in the state championships in 1988 and 1989.
Clinton attended Furman University (1993), where he was a four-year member of the tennis team – highlighted by a regional championship in 1992. He was a member of the TKE Fraternity.
After college, Glasscock returned to his hometown of Louisville and began to build a successful career as an insurance executive. He and his cousin Jimmy Dan Conner and Danny McMahan bought the Old Colony Insurance Agency in 2000. This company thrived and was sold to BB&T in 2010. In 2020, BB&T sold the insurance portion of the business to the McGriff Insurance Agency, where Glasscock continued his career.
Glasscock was very active in the Louisville community, including serving on the boards of Maryhurst Big Springs, Junior Achievement Board, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and Bellarmine Board of Overseers. He was a longtime member of the Young Presidents Organization and a member of Second Presbyterian Church.
Most recently, his love for St. X, the game of tennis and the spirit of competition were brought together as he served as Assistant Tennis Coach for the St. X tennis team. The players immediately gravitated to 'Coach Clint' and, in addition to coaching, he implemented 'Tiger Talk Tuesdays', where he brought back leaders from St. X's past to share wisdom with the team.
Services will be arranged by Pearson's Funeral Home and the burial will be held at 10:00 am. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207. There will be a Celebration of Life held at Harmony Landing Country Club immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Clinton Glasscock Tennis Scholarship Fund, St. Xavier High School, 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40217 or the Bellarmine Basketball Knight Club, Knights Hall, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
Services will be arranged by Pearson's Funeral Home and the burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207. There will be a Celebration of Life held at Harmony Landing Country Club immediately following the service.
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