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First Resort, Good Cheer Sweep Churchill 2-Year-Old Stakes for Godolphin

Christmas came early for Godolphin, or at least that's what the snowfall made it feel like as the royal blue silks entered the winner's circle in both of the Nov. 30 featured 2-year-old stakes races at Churchill Downs.

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Rattle N Roll Wins Clark Stakes, Adding to Big Year for His Connections

Rattle N Roll rallied four wide to seize the lead in the stretch and then gamely held off Most Wanted 's attempt to fight back late to land a three-quarter-length victory in the $600,000 Grade 2 Clark Stakes presented by Norton Healthcare, a 1 1/8-mile test for 3-year-olds and older on Friday, Nov.

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The Story of a Racehorse Named Thanksgiving

Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.

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2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at a Glance

The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes serves a dual purpose for 2-year-olds. It will reward the top five finishers with 10-5-3-2-1 qualifying points toward a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

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2024 Clark Stakes at a Glance

The handicap division for older horses will offer one of its last 2024 opportunities for taking down a hefty purse when the Grade 2 Clark Stakes Presented by Norton Healthcare is contested Friday at Churchill Downs.

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