Carl Spackler made a triumphant return to racing with a record-setting victory in the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile. Owner Bob Edwards mentioned the possibility of running the 5-year-old in the $1 million Turf Classic at Churchill Downs. After considering retirement following the Breeders’ Cup, Carl Spackler showed he still had plenty left in the tank with his impressive win.

Trainer Chad Brown could make history at Keeneland by sending out Excellent Truth in the Jenny Wiley after winning the Maker’s Mark Mile. Brown has dominated the Jenny Wiley in recent years and could become the first trainer to sweep both races in the same year. Jockey Flavien Prat, who rode Carl Spackler to victory, has the opportunity to sweep both races as well.

Integration, the runner-up in the Maker’s Mark Mile, will stay in Kentucky with the possibility of running in the Turf Classic. Trainer Shug McGaughey’s son, Reeve McGaughey, mentioned that Integration could target the Turf Classic if all goes well. The article highlights the success of Carl Spackler’s return to racing and the potential for further achievements at Keeneland.