Trademark Stamps First Graded Stakes Win In Thrilling Clark S.

[Wandering Eyes]

In the 149th edition of the GI Clark S. at Churchill Downs on Friday afternoon, it was Trademark (Upstart–Creative Trick, by Creative Cause) who was able to rally to win his first graded stakes race.

As a 13-1 shot, the 4-year-old bay gelding watched as favorite GSW First Mission (Street Sense) battled for the lead from the bell. Waiting for his shot to come running once the top of the lane arrived, the Victoria Oliver trainee made the most of the opportunity with a furlong left as he battled his rival all the way to the wire. In the end, his head bob made the difference.

The final running time was 1:49.95.

Lifetime Record: 22-6-3-1. Sales History: $37,000 '19 KEENOV; $42,000 '20 KEESEP.

O-BBN Racing, LLC; B-Brereton C. Jones; T-Victoria Oliver.

Wow! It was an exciting and really close finish in the Clark Stakes (GII) at Churchill Downs. #5 TRADEMARK ($28.20) just gets the nose down to upset the favorite #2 First Mission. The son of Upstart was ridden by Fernando De La Cruz and is trained by Victoria Oliver. pic.twitter.com/Rz8WmupO7z

— TVG (@TVG) November 24, 2023

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