One of the biggest weekends on the North American horse racing calendar is just around the corner, as Saratoga Race Course hosts the 164th running of the Travers Stakes for 3-year-olds Saturday, Aug. 26, supported by four other graded stakes on the undercard. That’s just part of a superb five-day stretch at the Spa starting on Wednesday, Aug.
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Where to Watch/Listen: King’s Plate Week 2023
The summer calendar for horse racing in North America rolls on, with the marquee event this weekend taking place north of the U.S.-Canada border when the 164th running of the King’s Plate will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, at Woodbine in Toronto, Ontario. The first jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown anchors a stellar span of racing at Woodbine that also includes six other stakes races spread over Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 9-13
This upcoming weekend, turf races take center stage on the road to the 40th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 2-6
The upcoming week in horse racing is highlighted by three “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the 40th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The historic Whitney Stakes at Saratoga and the Clement L.
