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.