West Coast Gets Running Late in Los Alamitos Derby Win
It wasn't long after West Coast's 2 3/4-length victory in the 1 1/8-mile Los Alamitos Derby that the word "Travers" came out of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's mouth.
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Gunnevera Aims for Travers Stakes
Trainer Antonio Sano said July 13 the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Aug. 26 is the ultimate goal for multiple graded-stakes winner Gunnevera, who will not venture to the Upstate New York track for the July 29 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2).
Boy, Have I Got a Travers Bomb For You
- By Steve Haskin
Could it be that we actually saw the Travers winner, or at least a major threat in the Midsummer Derby, compete on Saturday?
Get your Scorecard, the Travers Trail Has Begun
While it is still too early to get a clear picture of who is going where, one thing is for certain: the Haskell, Jim Dandy, and Travers are going to be extremely competitive and entertaining events, from which a solid 3-year-old leader should emerge.
A Different Twist for One Belmont Starter
- By Steve Haskin
Let's start off by saying what has happened in the past often has no bearing on what is going to happen in the future. In Thoroughbred racing, they call them past performances for a reason.
Malagacy's Pre-Sale Work Caught Young's Attention
Prominent agent Steve Young recalls purchasing Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Malagacy at the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Derby Hopeful Beasley Brings Back Memories
In the days to come, Beasley's connections hope he'll take them full circle to a certain racetrack on a certain Saturday in May—where 24 years ago, owner Lee Lewis and trainer Mark Hennig found themselves with their only Kentucky Derby (G1) starter.
Darby Dan Back on the Derby Trail
Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, the name Darby Dan Farm and the Galbreath family were synonymous with the Triple Crown, especially the Kentucky Derby.
The Amazing Non-Growth of Arrogate
- By Steve Haskin
Since last year's Travers Stakes, the racing world has been trying to place Arrogate's astounding feats in historical perspective.
Arrogate Finishes Strong to be Champion 3-Year-Old Male
Kept out of competition for 10 weeks between the Travers and the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), Arrogate fought every step of the way and passed California Chrome late to win the Classic and cement his place as champion 3-year-old male of 2016.
Sumaya Stables' Malagacy Romps at Gulfstream
The 3-year-old Shackleford colt scored by 15 lengths under Javier Castellano over a muddy track.
V. E. Day Retired to Waldorf Farm
V. E. Day, winner of the 2014 Travers Stakes (gr. I), has been retired and will enter stud at Waldorf Farm near North Chatham, N. Y. He will stand for an introductory price of $6,500 in 2017.
Looking Ahead for Yearling Value
Using 2016 sales to find mid-market opportunity
Darby Dan Sets 2017 Stud Fees
Dialed In and Shackleford set at $15,000.
Uncle Mo Filly Most Profitable at Keeneland
An Uncle Mo filly bought by a Greathouse family partnership for $30,000 as a weanling was the most profitable pinhooking transaction during Books 1-4 of the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
Is Arrogate For Real?
- By Steve Haskin
All you had to do was replace the sandy loam of Saratoga Racetrack with the lush green grass of Europe's finest racecourses
Baffert Reflects on Arrogate's Travers Romp
On the morning following Arrogate's record-smashing performance in the Travers Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had nothing but accolades for his new stable star.
Arrogate Blazes to Travers Record
Arrogate blew apart the 3-year-old division with the fastest Travers (gr. I) performance in history, and a new track record for 1 1/4 miles Aug. 27 at Saratoga Race Course. The Unbridled's Song colt blazed under the wire in a final time of 1:59.36.
Will Exaggerator Be Beaten in the Travers?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Read Blog
Destin Best in Travers?
- By Steve Haskin
Todd Pletcher's once seemingly powerful army of 3-year-olds has pretty much disbanded, with some of the troops retreating from the battlefield, others spending time in sick bay, and two transferred to another outfit.
Mohaymen Gets Go-Ahead for King's Bishop
Shadwell Stable's Mohaymen will pass on the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 27 at Saratoga Race Course and instead run in the $700,000 Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) on the same program.
Exaggerator Shows 'Improvement' in Workout
Exaggerator, winner of the Preakness and Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (both gr. I), put in his final workout ahead of the Travers (gr. I), breezing five furlongs in 1:00.95 on Saratoga Race Course's main track Aug. 20.
Mohaymen Drills Bullet Ahead of Travers Bid
Shadwell Stables' Mohaymen, looking to rebound from his fourth-place finish as the favorite in the July 30 Jim Dandy (gr. II), post a bullet half-mile breeze at Saratoga Aug. 19 in his final serious move before Travers (gr. I) Aug. 27.
Travers Day Paid Attendance Capped at 50,000
The New York Racing Association will cap paid attendance for Travers Stakes (gr. I) day at 50,000, and also said Aug. 17 that all reserved seats, dining, and hospitality are sold out for the Aug. 27 program at Saratoga Race Course.
| 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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