The biggest day of summer racing is almost here, and it’s happening on Saturday, August 26, at the iconic Saratoga Race Course. The highlight of the day is undoubtedly the 154th running of the Travers Stakes, often referred to as the ‘Midsummer Derby.’ With five graded stakes on the lineup and an exceptionally competitive field, this year’s Travers promises to be a spectacle worth watching.
The Travers, with a generous purse of $1.25 million, has attracted a high-quality field of eight runners. It is set to be Race 12 on a jam-packed card that features multiple stakes races. The 1 1/4 mile contest has a post time of 6:11 p.m. ET, providing the perfect climax to a day of thrilling horse racing action. With so many graded stakes on the card, fans and bettors will have ample opportunities to test their handicapping skills and, hopefully, cash in big.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the 2023 Travers Stakes from Saratoga!
Trainer: Todd Pletcher.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Owners: Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable.
Trainer: Jena Antonucci
Jockey: Javier Castellano.
Owner: Blue Rose Farm.
Trainer: Todd Pletcher.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz.
Owners: Whisper Hill Farm, Gainesway Stable
Trainer: Gustavo Delgado.
Jockey: Luis Saez.
Owners: OGMA Investments, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing and CMNWLTH.
Trainer: Bob Baffert.
Jockey: John Velazquez.
Owners: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stable, and others.
Trainer: Steve Asmussen.
Jockey: Joel Rosario.
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds.
Trainer: Bill Mott.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado.
Owners: LNJ Foxwoods.
Horse Racing odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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