CHRISTOPHE CLEMENT TURF STAKES · UNITED STATES
Christophe Clement Turf Stakes prize money
The Christophe Clement Turf Stakes is worth $750,000 . That makes it the 120th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 50th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $750,000
WORLD RANK 120th
RUNNINGS HELD 52
FIRST RUN 1975
What the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes is
Grade 1 · miles (12 furlongs) · Turf · Saratoga Race Course
- Racecourse
- Saratoga Race Course
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Distance
- miles (12 furlongs)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds & up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1975
We hold the total fund for the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 2:31.55 in 2026, the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes pays $4,949 for every second of the race, which is 146th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 75th in the United States.
Every Christophe Clement Turf Stakes winner
52 runnings, 1975 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Survie (IRE)5 · 2:31.55 | Manuel Franco | George Boughey | Michael Tabor |
| 2025 | El Cordobes (IRE)4 · 2:25.04 | Flavien Prat | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin Racing |
| 2024 | Far Bridge4 · 2:29.51 | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | LSU Stables |
| 2023 | Bolshoi Ballet (IRE)5 · 2:29.29 | John R. Velazquez | Aidan O'Brien | Westerberg, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor & Derrick Smith |
| 2022 | Gufo5 · 2:28.92 | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Otter Bend Stables |
| 2021 | Gufo4 · 2.28.30 | Joel Rosario | Christophe Clement | Otter Bend Stables |
| 2020 | Channel Maker6 · 2:34.86 | Manuel Franco | William Mott | Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber Et Al |
| 2019 | Annals of Time6 · 2:27.50 | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | Klaravich Stables, Inc. & William H. Lawrence |
| 2018 | Glorious Empire7 · 2:24.41 | Julien Leparoux | James L. Lawrence, II | Matthew Schera |
| 2017 | Sadler's Joy4 · 2:24.58 | Julien Leparoux | Thomas Albertrani | Woodslane Farm |
| 2016 | Flintshire (GB)6 · 2:23.45 | Javier Castellano | Chad C. Brown | Juddmonte Farms |
| 2015 | Flintshire (GB)5 · 2:23.77 | Vincent Cheminaud | André Fabre | Juddmonte Farms |
| 2014 | Main Sequence5 · 2:24.72 | Rajiv Maragh | H. Graham Motion | Flaxman Holdings |
| 2013 | Big Blue Kitten5 · 2:26.46 | Joe Bravo | Chad C. Brown | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey |
| 2012 | Point of Entry4 · 2:26.40 | John Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Phipps Stable |
| 2011 | Winchester6 · 2:26.74 | Cornelio Velásquez | Christophe Clement | Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Firestone |
| 2010 | Telling6 · 2:25.29 | Garrett Gomez | Steve Hobby | Alex & JoAnn Lieblong |
| 2009 | Telling5 · 2:25.43 | Javier Castellano | Steve Hobby | Alex & JoAnn Lieblong |
| 2008 | Grand Couturier5 · 2:32.21 | Alan Garcia | Robert Ribaudo | Marc Keller |
| 2007 | Grand Couturier4 · 2:26.59 | Calvin Borel | Robert Ribaudo | Marc Keller |
| 2006 | Go Deputy6 · 2:26.78 | Eibar Coa | Todd Pletcher | Wertheimer et Frère |
| 2005 | King's Drama5 · 2:27.38 | Jorge Chavez | Robert J. Frankel | Gary A. Tanaka |
| 2004 | Better Talk Now5 · 2:28.49 | Ramon Domínguez | H. Graham Motion | Bushwood Stables |
| 2003 | Whitmore's Conn5 · 2:28.14 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Randy Schulhofer | Michael & Lynn Shanley |
| 2002 | With Anticipation7 · 2:24.06 | Pat Day | Jonathan Sheppard | Augustin Stable |
| 2001 | With Anticipation6 · 2:26.41 | Pat Day | Jonathan Sheppard | Augustin Stable |
| 2000 | John's Call9 · 2:32.17 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Thomas H. Voss | Trillium Stable |
| 1999 | Honor Glide5 · 2:28.23 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Robert G. Schaedle |
| 1998 | Cetewayo4 · 2:29.56 | John Velazquez | Michael Dickinson | John A. Chandler |
| 1997 | Awad7 · 2:23.20 | Pat Day | David G. Donk | Ryehill Farm |
| 1996 | Broadway Flyer5 · 2:32.08 | Mike E. Smith | William I. Mott | Sultan & Bienstock |
| 1995 | Kiri's Clown6 · 2:25.08 | Mike Luzzi | Philip G. Johnson | Cobble View Stable |
| 1994 | Alex The Great5 · 2:28.66 | Pat Valenzuela | Rodney Rash | Vistas Stables |
| 1993 | Spectacular Tide4 · 2:30.39 | Julie Krone | Stanley M. Hough | Royal Lines Stable |
| 1992 | Fraise4 · 2:25.88 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Madeleine Paulson |
| 1991 | Dr. Root4 · 2:25.43 | Jean-Luc Samyn | Vincent L. Blengs | Barry K. Schwartz |
| 1990 | El Senor6 · 2:28.00 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | William W. Wright | William W. Wright |
| 1989 | El Senor5 · 2:27.00 | Herb McCauley | William W. Wright | Frances W. Luro |
| 1988 | Anka Germania6 · 2:32.20 | Craig Perret | Tom Skiffington | Fernwood Stable |
| 1987 | Theatrical5 · 2:26.00 | Pat Day | William I. Mott | Bertram R. Firestone |
| 1986 | Southern Sultan5 · 2:39.60 | Robbie Davis | Ross Pearce | Buckland Farm |
| 1985 | Tri For Size4 · 2:33.20 | Robert Thibeau Jr. | Michael Sedlacek | Rory Green Stable |
| 1984 | Majesty's Prince5 · 2:31.00 | Eddie Maple | Joseph B. Cantey | John DeWitt Marsh |
| 1983 | Majesty's Prince4 · 2:34.40 | Eddie Maple | Joseph B. Cantey | John DeWitt Marsh |
| 1982 | Lemhi Gold4 · 2:26.00 | Chris McCarron | Lazaro S. Barrera | Aaron U. Jones |
| 1981 | John Henry6 · 2:26.80 | Bill Shoemaker | Lefty Nickerson | Dotsam Stable |
| 1980 | Tiller6 · 2:25.20 | Ruben Hernandez | David A. Whiteley | William Haggin Perry |
| 1979 | Darby Creek Road4 · 1:41.60 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | Howard M. Tesher | H. Joseph Allen |
| 1978 | True Colors4 · 1:41.00 | Michael Venezia | Willard C. Freeman | Robert Billips |
| 1977 | Effervescing4 · 1:39.60 | Ángel Cordero Jr. | John W. Russell | Ogden Phipps |
| 1976 | Arabian Law3 · 1:10.60 | Jacinto Vásquez | David A. Whiteley | Lazy F Ranch |
| 1975 | Gallant Bob3 · 1:09.60 | Gerard Gallitano | Joseph Marquette | Robert Horton |
52 of the 52 runnings name the rider, 52 name the trainer and 52 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Gufo has won it 2 times, which is more than any other horse.
7 horses have won it more than once across 52 runnings.
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Gufo | 2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Flintshire | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Telling | 2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Grand Couturier | 2 | 2007, 2008 |
| With Anticipation | 2 | 2001, 2002 |
| El Senor | 2 | 1989, 1990 |
| Majesty's Prince | 2 | 1983, 1984 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | Cheltenham Gold CupCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | $860,350 | £646,880 |
| 110 | Eagle Farm CupDoomben Racecourse | Australia | $844,444 | AU$1,200,000 |
| 111 | First Lady StakesKeeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky United States | United States | $800,000 | $800,000 |
| 112 | Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | $800,000 | $800,000 |
| 113 | Japan Dirt ClassicOhi Racecourse | Japan | $797,681 | ¥119,000,000 |
| 114 | Gran Premio LotteriaAgnano Racetrack, Naples, | $795,000 | $795,000 | |
| 116 | Jeff Ruby SteaksTurfway Park | United States | $777,000 | $777,000 |
| 117 | Kranji MileSingapore Turf Club | Singapore | $773,262 | S$1,000,000 |
| 118 | Singapore Gold CupSingapore Turf Club | Singapore | $773,262 | S$1,000,000 |
| 119 | Belmont DerbyBelmont Park | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 121 | Fourstardave StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 122 | New York StakesBelmont Park | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 123 | Pat Day Mile StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 124 | Saratoga Derby StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 125 | Wood Memorial StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 126 | Deutsches DerbyHorner Rennbahn | Germany | $738,889 | €650,000 |
| 127 | New Zealand DerbyEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | $732,996 | NZ$1,250,000 |
| 128 | King's PlateWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | $713,944 | CA$1,000,000 |
| 129 | Arrowfield 3YO SprintRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | $703,704 | AU$1,000,000 |
| 130 | Australian GuineasFlemington Racecourse | Australia | $703,704 | AU$1,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 50th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Lady Stakes | Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky United States | Grade I | $800,000 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes | Keeneland Race Course | Grade I | $800,000 |
| Jeff Ruby Steaks | Turfway Park | Grade III | $777,000 |
| Belmont Derby | Belmont Park | Grade I | $750,000 |
| Fourstardave Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Grade I | $750,000 |
| New York Stakes | Belmont Park | Grade I | $750,000 |
| Pat Day Mile Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade II | $750,000 |
| Saratoga Derby Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Grade I | $750,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Christophe Clement Turf Stakes prize money?
$750,000.
Where does the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
120th of 997. 119 races pay more, the nearest of them Cheltenham Gold Cup. In the United States it is 50th of 196.
Which horse has won the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes most often?
Gufo, 2 times, in 2021, 2022.
Which jockey has won the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes most often?
Pat Day, with 4 wins between 1987 and 2002.
When was the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes first run?
1975. This page holds 52 runnings, from 1975 to 2026.
How far is the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes?
miles (12 furlongs), on turf, at Saratoga Race Course.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money