Christophe Clement
Christophe Clement had already trained winners of this race: Gufo (2021) and Gufo (2022). The stable had come close here before: Soldier Rising was third in 2022 and Soldier Rising was second in 2023.
United States of America
Saratoga · 24.08.24
Watch the racePurseUS$ 750,001
To the winnerUS$ 472,500
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 29.51s
SurfaceDirt · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners5
Stories of this Result
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GHRTV · English commentaryResult
5 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thPioneering Spirit5yo gelding by American Pharoah × Foundation SpiritIrad Ortiz JrLinda RiceUS$ 52,501
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Far Bridge in 2024
1 other win · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes2414 metres · US$ 500,0011stChristophe ClementJoel Rosario28.09.2024Belmont at AqueductPrize money €276,785Race detailsWatch
Manhattan Stakes1911 metres · US$ 1,000,0003rdChristophe ClementJose L Ortiz08.06.2024SaratogaPrize money €87,868Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bolshoi BalletGalileo × Alta Anna | Aidan O'BrienJohn R Velazquez | Westerberg, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor & Derrick SmithLynch-Bages and Rhinestone Bloodstock | ||
| 2022 | GufoDeclaration Of War × Floy | Christophe ClementJoel Rosario | Otter Bend StablesJohn Little & Stephen Cainelli | ||
| 2021 | GufoDeclaration Of War × Floy | Christophe ClementJoel Rosario | Otter Bend StablesJohn Little & Stephen Cainelli | ||
| 2020 | Channel MakerEnglish Channel × In Return | William MottManuel Franco | Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber Et AlKeene Ridge Farm |
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