After two weeks of excitement highlighted by the Pacific Classic Stakes Aug. 22 and the DraftKings Travers Stakes Aug. 29, another huge weekend in horse racing is on tap spanning Saturday, Sept. 5 through the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 26-30
The end of August is traditionally one of the most active times of the year in North American Thoroughbred racing as the historic DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course more often than not is held on the month’s final Saturday. That’s the case this year on Aug.
Ten Things to Know Before You Go: 2026 Travers Stakes
The DraftKings Travers Stakes is coming to Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, and if you’re planning to attend New York’s biggest day of summer racing, we have ten things you need to know before you go. 1. The Travers is also known as the “Mid-Summer Derby”
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 19-23
The next three weeks on the horse racing calendar promise to be among the most exciting of 2026, starting Saturday, Aug. 22 when the 36th edition of the Pacific Classic Stakes will be run at Del Mar.
