The New York Racing Association has announced that its most popular race day at Saratoga Race Course has been “supercharged”.
In a press release NYRA said the 146th running of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on August 29th will be anchored with five other Grade 1 stakes.
Martin Panza, Senior Vice President of Racing Operations said, "We are developing Travers Day into a national event - a mini Breeders' Cup - by increasing the purses for the Personal Ensign and the Forego. By including the Sword Dancer and raising the purse to $1 million we hope to create international involvement in that race."
The 40-day meet a Saratoga will run from Friday, July 24, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. NYRA says the 69 stakes are worth a record $18.7 million.
