1937 Clark Handicap

Date: May 1, 1937   

Length: 8.5 furlongs  

For: 3 year olds and up

Location: Churchill Downs, Kentucky

Mars Shield took a one length lead over Count Morse after 5.5 furlongs and kept it to the finish line. 

                                                                                                       

Professor Paul edged Sir Jim James by half a length for third.

Post Positions     Odds 

 1. Chigre         45-1

 2. Mars Shield     9-2

 3. Giant Killer    9-2

 4. Christate      11-1

 5. Paradisical    14-1

 6. Sir Jim James  57-1

 7. Count Morse     3-2

 8. Sparta         27-1

 9. Professor      11-1

10. Grand Manitou   9-2

Results         Time     Behind    Win   Place   Show 
Mars Shield    1:42.0     ---      2.80   2.40   2.20
Count Morse               -1              3.50   2.75 
Professor Paul            -6                     7.50
Sir Jim James
Sparta
Paradisical
Giant Killer
Grand Manitou
Chigre
Christate