Top 7 Horse Races to Watch This Week: Purse Amounts & Key Contenders – November 11-17
Top 7 Horse Races to Watch This Week: Purse Amounts & Key Contenders – November 11-17
1. The Clark Stakes (Grade II)
• Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
• Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
• Purse: $750,000
• Notable Entries:
• First Mission: Runner-up in the 2023 Clark Stakes, aiming to secure a win this year.
• Trademark: Defending champion, looking to repeat last year’s success.
2. Red Smith Stakes (Grade III)
• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Location: Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens, New York
• Purse: $300,000
• Notable Entries:
• Integration: Recent winner of the Hill Prince Stakes, stepping up in distance.
• City Man: Veteran turf specialist, potentially making his final career start.
3. Bob Hope Stakes (Grade III)
• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Location: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California
• Purse: $100,000
• Notable Entries:
• Rebel Red: Promising two-year-old with a strong maiden victory.
• Master Piece: Experienced runner transitioning to shorter distances.
4. River City Handicap (Grade III)
• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
• Purse: $300,000
• Notable Entries:
• Adhamo: Seeking to regain form after a series of challenging races.
• Curbstone: Consistent performer with recent placings in graded stakes.
5. Desi Arnaz Stakes
• Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
• Location: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California
• Purse: $100,000
• Notable Entries:
• Limited Liability: Filly with impressive debut performance.
• Basilinna: Showing potential with strong workouts leading up to the race.
6. Betfair Exchange Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle
• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Location: Haydock Park, Merseyside, England
• Purse: £100,000
• Notable Entries:
• Gold Phoenix: Top-weighted contender with a series of strong finishes.
• Master Piece: Versatile runner competing in both flat and hurdle races.
7. Paddy Power Gold Cup
• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England
• Purse: £160,000
• Notable Entries:
• Integration: Rising star with back-to-back wins in lower-grade chases.
• City Man: Seasoned chaser with multiple graded stakes victories.
Please note that final entries and post positions will be confirmed closer to race dates.