154th Travers Stakes

The most popular day of the Saratoga summer racing season.

The nearly 150-year-old tradition pits only the best three-year-old thoroughbred horses against each other. The mile-and-a-quarter derby holds the title of oldest thoroughbred race in America. The “Mid-Summer Derby” is the highlight of the summer racing season at the Saratoga Race Course. $1,250,000 and glory are at stake at the Travers Stakes. August 26 marks the start of the iconic event. There is even a week-long Travers Festival leading up to the race .

Gates open at 7:00 am.
Post time: 11:40 am.
Admission: $25 in advance
$30 the day of the race.

Take Amtrak to Saratoga Race Track

Experience the race via Amtrak to Saratoga Springs StationDon’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% Discount!

Get picked up from Saratoga Springs Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Saratoga Springs office today at: 518-587-0687.

Date

Aug 26 2023
Expired!

Time

12:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Location

Saratoga Race Course
267 Union Ave