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The Travers Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.It is nicknamed the "Midsummer Derby" [2] and is the third-ranked race for American three-year-olds according to international classifications, behind only the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. [3]
This is a listing of the horses that finished in either first, second, or third place and the number of starters in the Travers Stakes, an American Grade 1 race for three-year-olds at 1-1/4 miles on dirt held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. [1] (List shows 1972–present; DH stands for dead heat, i.e., a tie)
The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system, the included races are normally Group or Grade 1.
Zenyatta would face eight grade/group I-winning males, including horses who had won the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes (in both 2008 and 2009), Jockey Club Gold Cup, Santa Anita Handicap, Pacific Classic, Arlington Million, Man o’ War, Champion Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, Sussex Stakes, and Manhattan Handicap. [1]
The term has been applied to two configurations of races, both of which include the races of the Triple Crown—the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes—and either the Travers Stakes or the Breeders' Cup Classic as the final race. The Travers Stakes Grand Slam is the older version, having been possible since 1875.
Medaglia d'Oro (foaled 1999, Kentucky) was a successful multiple Grade 1 Stakes winner and earned $5,754,720 in his racing career. His notable performances included wins in the 2002 Travers Stakes, 2003 Whitney Handicap, and 2004 Donn Handicap, as well as second-place finishes in the 2002 Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup Classic (twice, in 2002 and 2003), and 2004 Dubai World Cup.
Secretariat Stakes (2002, 2009, 2010) Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (2002, 2009) Jenny Wiley Stakes (2002) Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap (2002, 2006, 2016) La Brea Stakes (2003) American Oaks (2004, 2009) Arlington Million (2004) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (2004) Metropolitan Handicap (2005) Test Stakes (2005) Clark Handicap (2006 ...
On August 3, 2009, Quality Road made his first start since his injury, winning the Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in a track record time of 1:13.74 for six and a half furlongs. [ 2 ] On August 29, 2009, Quality Road finished third to Summer Bird in the Travers Stakes.