First Reported Foal for Rattlesnake Bridge
The first reported foal for Rattlesnake Bridge is a colt foaled at 3 a.m. EST Jan. 26 at Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds near Ocala, Fla.
Travers S.
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Calculator Adds to Ocala Stud Legacy
Calculator's win in the Jan. 10 Sham Stakes (gr. III) adds to the legacy of the O'Farrell family's Ocala Stud. The Florida-bred son of In Summation races for longtime Ocala Stud client Richard Pell.
Oaklawn to Waive General Admission in 2015
Charles Cella, president of the Oaklawn Jockey Club, announced Dec. 10 that the Arkansas racetrack will waive its $2 general admission fee for the 2015 season that begins in January.
Figures Fall at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale
Gross, average, and median at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December mixed sale saw deceases at the one-day auction.
Forestry Sold, Will Stand at Brazilian Farm
The stallion Forestry has been sold to a Brazilian consortium and will not stand at Taylor Made Stallions in Kentucky, Taylor Made stallion nominations manager Travis White confirmed Nov. 17.
Oaklawn Reports Record Stall Applications
Oaklawn Park reported Nov. 7 that it has received a record number of stall applications for the 2015 winter/spring race season.
Darby Dan Stud Fees Unchanged for 2015
The 2015 stud fees for Darby Dan Farm's roster of seven stallions remained unchanged from 2014.
Shackleford Weanling Tops F-T Saratoga Sale
A weanling colt from the first crop of Shackleford was the standout on the second and final day of the reformatted Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga fall sale Oct. 7 and brought the auction's overall highest price of $150,000.
Slideshow: Will Take Charge
Relive moments from the racing career of Will Take Charge. view slideshow
Haskin: A Victory for the Family
- By Steve Haskin
Saturday's Travers Stakes (gr. I) was not just about V.E. Day, but also V.J. Day. We had the Victory in Europe tie-in and the Victory for Jerkens tie-in. read blog
And They're Off: The Final Farewell
Watch Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman bid Steve farewell as And They're Off moves to the next chapter with Lenny's Place. The duo discuss the Travers S., Jimmy Jerkens, Tom Durkin, and the top 8 reasons Steve is leaving. watch video
Calumet Farm's English Channel and V. E. Day
- By Ron Mitchell
Watch footage of English Channel as Calumet Farm stallion director Ken Wilkins talks about V. E. Day, Optimizer, horses in training and future plans for racing. watch video
Travers Upset: V. E. Day Over Wicked Strong
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens had the best horse in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I), but it wasn't the one everyone was betting on.
After the Wire: Travers Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Travers Stakes, Ballerina Stakes and what Artemis Agrotera could hold for the Breeders' Cup. watch video
Jerkens Still Pinching Himself After Travers
The morning after his horses produced a rare 1-2 finish in the $1.25 million Travers (gr. I) Aug. 23, trainer Jimmy Jerkens continued to be amazed by his good fortune.
Bayern Gallops 1 1/2 Miles On Eve of Travers
On his second morning in Saratoga Aug. 22, California shipper Bayern galloped 1 1/2 miles over the main track after the renovation break in preparation for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I).
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS looks at the Travers and the Pacific Classic. read blog
Travers Stakes: Bayern Gets a Bath
2014 Travers Stakes favorite Bayern gets a bath on Aug. 22, 2014, at Saratoga. Watch Video
Pedigree Analysis: Bayern
By a 10-furlong grade I winner out of a mare by a Derby and Belmont Stakes winner, with a second dam who was a graded stakes winner at 10 furlongs, Bayern illustrates the difficulties of interpreting modern U.S. pedigrees.
Big Three Clash in Rich Travers Stakes
On paper, the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course appears to be a three-horse race among Bayern, Tonalist, and Wicked Strong, there are several improving 3-year-olds who could be potential upsetters.
Live Saratoga Weekend Coverage from HRRN
Horse Racing Radio Network will provide live on-site coverage of Saratoga's signature weekend beginning Friday, Aug. 22, with the Personal Ensign (gr. I) followed by the 145th Travers Stakes (gr. I) Saturday.
That Handicapping Show: Travers Stakes
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Evan Hammonds handicap the exciting Travers Stakes at Saratoga this week. Will you pick the Jim Dandy Stakes winner? watch video
Handicapping a Fantastic Travers Day
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Travers Stakes (gr. I) and three other graded stakes races at Saratoga. read blog
Travers Favorite Bayern Arrives at Saratoga
Grade I winner Bayern, 2-1 morning-line favorite for the upcoming $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I), arrived at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 20 around 4 p.m.
Haskin: Viva Travers!
- By Steve Haskin
First, Bayern is going to be very tough on an uncontested lead, especially breaking from post 2 and with a stone closer, Commanding Curve, inside him. Second, Tonalist and Wicked Strong are both sitting on big efforts. read blog
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bowman's Causeway | Roger L. Attfield |
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| Coil | Bob Baffert |
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| J W Blue | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Malibu Glow | George Weaver |
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| Moonshine Mullin | Randy L. Morse |
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| Raison d'Etat | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Rattlesnake Bridge | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Ruler On Ice | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Shackleford | Dale L. Romans |
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| Stay Thirsty | Todd A. Pletcher |
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More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| Travers S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Ballerina S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Foxwoods King's Bishop S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Del Mar Mile H. (gr. II) | DMR |
| Ballston Spa S. (gr. II) | SAR |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Azalea S. | DED | |
| Islamorada H. | GP | |
| Downthedustyroad Breeders' S. | OP | |
| Mt. Cristo Rey H. | SUN |
