Clayton Howard is an American thoroughbred horse trainer. He won the Eclipse Award eight times as Trainer of the Year, four of these in consecutive years. His horses Super Saver (2010) and Always Dreaming (2017) won the Kentucky Derby. He also won the Belmont Stakes with Rags to Riches (2007), Palace Malice (2013), Tapwrit (2017) and Mo Donegal (2022). He also trained Malathaat who won the 2023 Kentucky Oaks. Major racing wins Kentucky Oaks (2004, 2007, 2013, 2021) Haskell Invitational (2006, 2007, 2013) Stephen Foster Stakes (2024) Champagne Stakes (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014) Beldame Stakes (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2022) Coaching Club American Oaks (2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022) Metropolitan Handicap (2010, 2014) Brooklyn Handicap (2005, 2007, 2015, 2022) Alabama Stakes (2013, 2014, 2021, 2022) Blue Grass Stakes (2005, 2008, 2015, 2023) Florida Derby (2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024) Arkansas Derby (2000, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2018) Pegasu