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143rd Travers Stakes In Saratoga Springs - August 25, 2012

2012 Travers Day - General Info

• Date: Saturday, Aug 25
• Gates Open: 7:00 am
• First Post Time: 11:35 am
• General Admission: $5
• Clubhouse Admission: $10

Saturday, August 25, marks the 143rd 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.

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.

Find out about reserving a picnic table for Travers Day»

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For more information on Travers Day at the Saratoga Race Course, visit SaratogaRacetrack.com.