Clark Handicap 2018: Post positions, odds and more
It's Black Friday to many, but if you're a racing fan/horseplayer, what follows Thanksgiving is better known as Clark Handicap day, and it's here. A field of eight will go postward for the Grade 1, $500,000 feature at Churchill Downs, where they'll race under the lights going 1 1/8 miles.
Defending winner Seeking the Soul is the morning line favorite -- rightfully so against this bunch -- while hard-knocking 3-year-old Bravazo looks to break through at the top level. Leofric and Prime Attraction recently bumped heads running 1-2 in Keeneland's Fayette (G2) and also return here.
That covers the main contenders, but only Seeking the Soul is a Grade 1 hero entering Friday. If you don't like the favorite's chances, the Clark could measure up as a nice betting opportunity.
Here's a look at the field:
| 1. Prime Attraction | 3-1 |
| 2. Hence | 12-1 |
| 3. Seeking the Soul | 8-5 |
| 4. Hawaakom | 15-1 |
| 5. Leofric | 3-1 |
| 6. Bravazo | 9-2 |
| 7. Storm Advisory | 30-1 |
| 8. Sightforsoreeyes | 30-1 |
Tune in
This fall, Churchill Downs' races have returned to TVG, which will broadcast with on-site analysis ahead of post time at 5:56 p.m. ET. You can also watch live streams through advanced deposit wagering services such as TVG or NYRABets.
The undercard
Race 2 at Churchill, an allowance for 3-year-olds, marks the return of Copper Bullet, a well-regarded Steve Asmussen trainee who won the 2017 Saratoga Special (G2) in his last start. Later, Chad Brown-trained Setlla di Camelot looks like the one to beat in the Mrs. Revere, a Grade 2, $200,000 race for 3-year-old fillies on the turf. The Clark goes one later as Race 11 of 12.
Clark Handicap links
• Expert picks: Clark Handicap predictions, longshots
• Free Clark Handicap past performances
• Analysis: Clark Handicap field a tough one to sort out
• Super Screener: Who can top favored Seeking the Soul?