The Clark
THE CLARK
Friday, November 29
Gates Open Noon | First Race 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with exciting Stakes races including The Clark (GII), presented by Norton Healthcare.
Thorpedo Anna Parades the Paddock
Fans at Churchill Downs on Black Friday will have the opportunity to honor one of the brightest stars in horse racing, Thorpedo Anna, the 2024 Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) winner and one of the favorites to win 2024 Horse of the Year honors.
2025 Artist Signing | Tyler Robertson
Robertson will be at Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 29 to sign prints of his artwork. The artist signing will take place in the Churchill Downs Store, located just inside the Paddock Gate, between 2-4 p.m.
“We are thrilled to showcase Tyler’s talent as this year’s artist,” said Casey C. Ramage, Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships, Churchill Downs Racetrack. “His artwork celebrates the iconic spectacle of the Kentucky Derby through his vibrant, visual style and brings a fresh perspective that fans will cherish for generation to come.”
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Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with exciting Stakes races including The Clark (GII), presented by Norton Healthcare, as well as up-and-coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
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Event Details:
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EVENT DAY DETAILS
Friday | November 29 | Gates Open Noon
| Race | Post Time | Wagering |
| 1 | 1:00 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 2 | 1:28 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 |
| 3 | 1:56 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 |
| 4 | 2:24 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 5 | 2:53 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 |
| 6 | 3:21 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 7 | 3:49 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 DC6 |
| 8 | 4:18 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 9 | 4:48 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 |
| 10 | 5:18 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 |
| 11 | 5:48 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD |
| 12 | 6:18 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 |
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