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142nd Travers Stakes In Saratoga Springs - August 27, 2011

2011 Travers Day - General Info • Date: Saturday, Aug 27 • Gates Open: 7:00 am • First Post Time: 11:35 am • General Admission: $5 • Clubhouse Admission: $10

Saturday, August 27, marks the 142nd running of the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Dating back to 1864, this one-and-a-quarter-mile "Midsummer Derby" for three year olds is the oldest major thoroughbred race in America -- not to mention one of the biggest events in Saratoga Springs.

The much talked about Travers Stakes is undoubtedly the most popular race throughout the Saratoga meet. Thousands flock to Saratoga Springs each year to experience the thrilling excitement of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers Stakes on Travers Day.

Featured Races:
• The Travers (G1) $1,000,000
• King’s Bishop (G1) $250,000
• The Ballerina (G1) $180,000

TRAVERS STAKES

Traffic will be heavy, parking might be scarce, and you can expect large crowds all enthusiastically making their way towards the track! Arrive early for breakfast at the Track, tote a cooler, bring your favorite wine, and plan to make a day of it because you are there to witness the world-famed Travers Day in Saratoga!

You can reserve a picnic table! NYRA is again offering the chance to reserve picnic tables in the backyard of Saratoga Race Course on Travers Day. Learn more»

You may be surprised to learn horse racing isn't the only attraction in Spa City during the world-famed Travers event. Saratoga Springs holds a weeklong Travers Festival as a prelude to the popular race.

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