The 141st Travers Stakes At Saratoga Race Course |
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2010 Travers Day
Saratoga's "Mid-Summer Derby"
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Gates Open Early at 7:00 a.m.
Early Post time: 11:35 a.m.
General Admission: $5.00
Clubhouse Admission: $10.00
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2010 Travers Festival Events: (The festival runs from Saturday August 21 - Sunday August 29)
History
The Travers Stakes in Saratoga Springs is the oldest
major thoroughbred horse race in America. The first Travers took place in
1864 at Saratoga Race Course. The race began when bare-knuckles boxing
champion and US congressman, John Morrissey held a four-day meeting at Horse
Haven. The meeting was so successful it was decided to build a racetrack
right across the street.
John Hunter and William R. Travers were said to be the organizers of
building the Saratoga Race Course in 1864. Travers also owned and bred many
of the best horses. Together, Hunter and Travers owned a horse named
Kentucky, the first winner of the stakes.
Today, Travers Weekend is one of the largest weekends throughout the
Saratoga racing season. Thousands of people travel to Saratoga Springs each
year during the racing season, specifically to participate and watch the
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SARATOGA Racetrack Info
Annual Open House: July 18, 2010
2010 Opening Day: July 23, 2010
Hats Off Weekend: July 23 - 24, 2010
Travers Stakes Festival: Aug 21 - 29, 2010
Travers Stakes: Aug 28, 2010
Final Stretch Weekend: Sept 4 - 6, 2010
Closing Day: Sept 6, 2010
See the complete 2010 Racing Schedule
For information prior to the season: (718) 641-4700 or (516) 488-6000
For information during the 2010 Saratoga Season: (518) 584-6200
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