Ancient Egypt looms large in G1 Christophe Clement Turf – Oneida Dispatch

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saturday’s 52nd running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Christophe Clement Turf, previously known as the Sword Dancer Invitational, drew a competitive international renewal in its first year under the new moniker, which honors the life and legacy of the brilliant conditioner Christophe Clement, a record-holding five-time winner of this race who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame on August 7. The 12-furlong inner turf test provides its winner an automatic berth into the Grade 1, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf on October 31 at Keeneland and has drawn an international field […]