LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  Einstein has won the $400,000 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs.

The 6-year-old horse stormed past heavy favorite Commentator at the top of the stretch Friday, then held off Delightful Kiss and won by 1 1/2 lengths.

Einstein was ridden by Julien Leparoux completed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.79. The winner paid $11.80, $5.20 and $2.60. The field of seven was for horses 3 years old and up.

Delightful Kiss, ridden by Calvin Borel, paid $10.80 and $3.80. Commentator, the 1-5 favorite, was third under jockey John Velazquez and paid $2.10. Magna Graduate, running his final race for trainer Steve Asmussen, finished fourth.

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