Clinton "Clint" Glasscock, a horse owner who founded Two Dimes Stable and was a partner in Northstar Racing and Starlight Racing, died Aug. 3 in his sleep in Louisville, Ky. He was 52.
A standout tennis player in high school for his hometown St. Xavier High School, Glasscock became passionate about the Sport of Kings later in life. In 2010, he became a partner in Starlight Racing and this led to many once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including Justify 's 2018 Triple Crown campaign and then, in 2020, Authentic winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Breeder's Cup Classic (G1). This year, he was involved with Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure .
Horse racing definitely has its highs and lows but days like today are very special memories thanks to @StarlightRacing #nationaltreasure pic.twitter.com/EevI7h322M
— Clinton Glasscock (@Clinton427) May 21, 2023
"He was honestly one of the best people I have ever been around," Starlight Racing chief administrative officer Vinny Tatum wrote on Facebook, while also noting Glasscock's loyalty.
Starlight Racing co-founders Jack and Laurie Wolf mourn his passing.
"Clinton and I have been close friends over the last 15 years," Jack Wolf said. "I will remember him as a true horseman and athlete but mostly as a very kind and generous person. All of our partners at Starlight will surely miss him. May he rest in peace."
Glasscock also served as founder of Two Dimes Stables and a co-managing partner of Northstar Racing. Horses racing for Two Dimes Stable won 23 races and more than $1 million, according to Equibase statistics.
Glasscock was the son of C. Edward Glasscock and Mary F. Glasscock and the brother of Mary Jane Kirkpatrick (David) and uncle to Mary Elizabeth and Sarah Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his fiancée Jennifer Mutwalli and her sons Zade and Kasey.
Clinton graduated from St. X in 1989. He and his doubles partner Chris Bohnert represented St. X in the state championships in 1988 and 1989.
Clinton matriculated to Furman University (1993). At Furman, he was a four-year member of the tennis team—highlighted by a regional championship in 1992. Clinton was a member of the TKE Fraternity.
After college, Clinton returned to his hometown of Louisville and began to build a successful career as an insurance executive, and was active in the Louisville community. He served as an assistant coach for the St. X Tennis team, and players gravitated toward "Coach Clint."
Clinton is preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradford Cammack and Mr. Clinton E. Glasscock and Lilian Lucas Glasscock as well as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shewmaker and Frances Conner Gorham and his cousin Alexandra Simpson. He is survived by numerous cousins and countless friends.
Services will be arranged by Pearson's Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. ET Aug. 8, at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. ET. There will be a celebration of life held at Harmony Landing Country Club immediately following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Clinton Glasscock Tennis Scholarship Fund, St. Xavier High School, 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40217, or the Bellarmine Basketball Knight Club, Knights Hall, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
"Clint made our world better! He influenced, educated and encouraged every age group from his beloved family, his St. Xavier tennis players to his Bellarmine Knights and everyone that was blessed to know in any way a phenomenal man," Bellarmine college basketball coach Scott Davenport wrote on the Pearson Funeral Home website of Glasscock.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
