Meet The Stars
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Horse Wise Dan
Wise Dan turned in a dominating performance and surprised a talented field of twelve rivals to win the Grade I Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare by 3 ¾ lengths. The striking chestnut gelding also won the Firecracker Handicap (GII) on the turf on closing day of the 2011 Spring Meet. It’s safe to say Wise Dan enjoys running at Churchill Downs no matter if it’s turf or dirt!
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Trainer
Mike Maker
It was a dramatic ending to the Churchill Downs training title race as it ended in a tie between Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen at 15 victories. This was the second time Maker has achieved the honor of leading trainer at Churchill Downs and an astonishing eleventh time for Steve Asmussen. Both trainers had Fall Meet earnings over $1 million. Congratulations to our Fall Meet leading trainers, Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen! -
Jockey
Julien Leparoux
Leparoux rode 34 winners during the Churchill Downs Fall Meet including stakes victories in the Grade II Ack Ack Handicap aboard Mister Marti Gras, Grade III Cardinal Handicap with Deluxe and the Grade II Mrs. Revere aboard Marketing Mix. Leparoux has now been named leading rider at Churchill Downs nine times!
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