The race long known as the Sword Dancer Stakes was renamed the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes starting in 2026, honoring the late Hall of Fame trainer Christophe Clement, who won the race a record five times before his death in May 2025.
The race long known as the Sword Dancer Stakes was renamed the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes starting in 2026, honoring the late Hall of Fame trainer Christophe Clement, who won the race a record five times before his death in May 2025.