Tags: Horse Race, Race.
The W.L. McKnight Handicap is a race for Thoroughbred horses run at Calder Race Course Florida in the late fall of each year. The race is open to horses age three and up. From 1973 to 1980 the distance was one and one-eighth miles on the turf. Starting in 1981 the distance was set and still remains at one and one-half miles on the turf.The Grade II event carries a purse of $200000.