2026 Christophe Clement Stakes picks, odds: Horse racing writer has best bets for Saturday's race
SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez has identified his selections for the Breeders' Cup Win and You're In race
Trainer Miguel Clement will try to win the race named after his father when he sends out Tawny Port in the 2026 Christophe Clement Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. Formerly known as the Sword Dancer Stakes, the race was renamed the Christophe Clement after the Hall of Fame trainer died last year. For Saturday Tawny Port has been installed as the longest shot in the field, at 8-1. Minaret Station (3-1), Program Trading (7-2), Ole Crazy Bone (4-1), Fort George (9-2), Ancient Egypt (5-1) and Survie (6-1) round out the seven-horse Christophe Clement Stakes field. The race is a Win and You're In race for the Breeders' Cup Turf in November. Post time for the Grade 1 race is 5:06 p.m. ET.
