Rather like the ageing star, the Travers Stakes is finding itself upstaged by a relative upstart as this year’s Saratoga meeting reaches its climax.
Given that the Travers predates even the Kentucky Derby, and has been the magnet race that has drawn crowds to the Spa track for most of its 146-year history, it would have taken something special to put it in the shade. The presence of Rachel Alexandra, who runs in the Grade One Personal Ensign Stakes the following day, was enough to ensure that. Whether she can put up a special performance worthy of the interest will only be proved on Sunday.
To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Super-Saver-heads-open-Travers-Stakes-field-a23960
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