Photo: Candice Chavez / Eclipse Sportswire showcases the grandeur of the Grade 2, $600,000 Clark Stakes. This 12-race Black Friday program at Churchill Downs is set to captivate racing enthusiasts. With 10 of the top handicap horses in training, including the morning-line favorite Hit Show, the competition is fierce.

FanDuel TV: The Live Broadcast Hub

Post time for the Clark Stakes, race 11 on the program, is 5:48 p.m. EST. FanDuel TV will bring the live action right to your screens, allowing you to witness every thrilling moment. Additionally, Horse Racing Nation offers a free past performances page with downloadable PPs for the Clark and more, courtesy of our partners at Brisnet. This provides valuable insights for bettors and fans alike.

Best Speed Figures: Unveiling the Contenders

Looking at the speed figures, we see a diverse range of horses. Bolzy, with a Beyer of 96 and a TimeformUS of 125, shows promise. Grand Aspen, at 46 and 95 respectively, brings a different energy to the race. Crupi, with a high 106 Beyer and 125 TimeformUS, is a force to be reckoned with. Piroli, at 93 and 115, and Most Wanted, at 98 and 126, also have their strengths. Hit Show, at 99 and 124, is a serious contender. Rattle N Roll, with 93 and 114, and Red Route One, at 101 and 122, complete the lineup. Each horse brings its own set of skills and potential to the track.

Expected Pace: A Battle on the Dirt

A fast pace is anticipated in the Clark Stakes, with Cooke Creek, Most Wanted, and Bolzy (blinkers on) vying for the lead. The pace projector, courtesy of TimeformUS, gives us an idea of the potential race dynamics. This adds an extra layer of excitement as the horses battle it out for the top spot.

HRN Picks: Hunting for Bargains

Looking for a bargain this Black Friday? Check out our $97 deal and get Super Screener each week plus Power Picks and Horses to Single reports every day up until Kentucky Derby 2025! Ed DeRosa's Clark Stakes fair odds suggest that the undefeated Most Wanted could go off at a decent price. Matt Shifman is trying to beat Hit Show with Crupi and Rattle N Roll. Read more in his Clark odds and analysis. For more Churchill Downs picks on the track's big weekend of racing, check out the latest edition of HorseCenter.

Field Analysis: Runners with Upside

Many horses are making their final runs of 2024 by now, but J. Keeler Johnson's latest Horses to Watch column gives you runners with upside you'll want to follow going forward. Post 1 features Bolzy, a Gun Runner colt with a 6.27 rating. Trained by Donnie K. Von Hemel and ridden by Frankie Dettori, he last raced in the 2024 Fayette Stakes G2 and is now set to compete in the 2024 Clark Stakes G2. Post 2 brings Grand Aspen, a Dialed In colt with a 6.10 rating, trained by Todd A. Pletcher and ridden by Gerardo Corrales. He also made his last appearance in the 2024 Fayette Stakes G2 and is looking to improve in the Clark Stakes. Post 3 is Crupi, a Curlin colt with a 7.17 rating, trained by Todd A. Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. He came in 3rd in the 2024 Woodward G2 and is aiming for a better result in the Clark Stakes. Post 4 presents Piroli, a Battle of Midway colt with a 5.39 rating, trained by Michael W. McCarthy and ridden by Edgar Morales. He won his last race in KEE AOC on 10/20/2024-R7 and is ready to take on the Clark Stakes. Post 5 is Most Wanted, a Candy Ride colt with a 6.76 rating, trained by Brad H. Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux. He won the 2024 Oklahoma Derby G3 and is now gunning for the Clark Stakes. Post 6 is Hit Show, another Candy Ride colt with a 7.19 rating, trained by Brad H. Cox and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione. He won the 2024 Fayette Stakes G2 and is looking to continue his winning streak in the Clark Stakes. Post 7 is Rattle N Roll, a Connect colt with a 6.26 rating, trained by Kenneth G. McPeek and ridden by Brian J. Hernandez, Jr. He finished 3rd in the 2024 Lukas Classic Stakes G2 and is aiming to improve in the Clark Stakes. Post 8 is Red Route One, a Gun Runner colt with a 7.12 rating, trained by Steven M. Asmussen and ridden by Cristian A. Torres. He won the 2024 Cornhusker Handicap G3 and is ready to make his mark in the Clark Stakes. Post 9 is Cooke Creek, an Uncle Mo colt with a 5.42 rating, trained by Jeremiah O’Dwyer and ridden by Luis Saez. He came in 2nd in the 2024 Lukas Classic Stakes G2 and is looking to bounce back in the Clark Stakes. Post 10 is Uno Mas Bourbon, a Macho Uno colt with a 6.27 rating, trained by Ian R. Wilkes and ridden by Francisco Arrieta. He finished 3rd in the 2024 Fayette Stakes G2 and is eager to perform in the Clark Stakes. Each horse has its own story and potential, making this a highly anticipated race.