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The 141st Travers Stakes At Saratoga Race Course

 

2010 Travers Day
Saratoga's "Mid-Summer Derby"
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Gates Open Early at 7:00 a.m.
Early Post time: 12:00 p.m.
General Admission: $5.00
Clubhouse Admission: $10.00

2010 Travers Festival Events: (The festival runs from Saturday August 21 - Sunday August 29)

  • Saturday, August 21: Travers Festival Begins
  • Sunday August 22: Giveaway Day
  • Saturday, August 28: 141st Annual Travers Stakes Post Time: Noon
  • Sunday, August 29: Last Day of the 2010 Travers Festival

    * more events TBA

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 Travers Stakes. 

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2010 Opening Day: July 23, 2010

Annual Open House: TBA

Hats Off Weekend: TBA

Travers Stakes Festival: Aug 28 - 29, 2010

Travers Stakes: Aug 28, 2010

Final Stretch Weekend: Sept 3 - 5, 2010

Closing Day: Sept 6, 2010

more details...2010 Schedule Coming Soon!

For information prior to the season: (718) 641-4700 or (516) 488-6000

For information during the 2009 Saratoga Season: (518) 584-6200

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