Effinex wins Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press)
Effinex, the runner-up to Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh last month in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, won the 141st running of the Grade 1 Clark Handicap by three-quarters of a length Friday at Churchill Downs. Ridden by Mike Smith, Effinex paid $7, $3.60 and $3.20 as the 5-2 favorite in the field of eight. Looks to Spare, an 88-1 long shot, held off Keen Ice for third and paid $10.80.