Trademark had to give everything to win the Grade 2 Clark Stakes presented by Norton Healthcare at Churchill Downs, but under a furious ride from Fernando De La Cruz, Trademark managed to inch past 3-year-old
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Holiday a Time for Thanks and Prayers for Hall of Fame Trainer Bill Mott
Thanksgiving dinner had a different feel to it Nov. 23 for trainer Bill Mott and his family. As most of the family members gathered in Memphis, there was much to give thanks for. Mott, the patriarch, is closing out one of the finest years in an illustrious Hall of Fame career that dates back to 1973 and is very likely to be rewarded with his fourth Eclipse Award as the outstanding trainer and first since 2011.
2023 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at a Glance
Turkey may be on the menu these days, but there will also be the scent of roses in the air. The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes for 2-year-olds will give the 2-year-olds a race on the host track for the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve as well some qualifying points for the run for the roses.
2023 Clark Stakes at a Glance
One last chance for older dirt horses to claim a marquee victory in 2023 comes Friday in the $600,000 Clark Stakes Presented by Norton Healthcare at Churchill Downs. The Grade 2 race will not change any Eclipse Awards ballots, but it could showcase a major threat for the biggest winter tests in 2024, the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes, Saudi Cup, and Dubai World Cup.
