As Thorpedo Anna attempts to make history Saturday by becoming the eighth filly to win the DraftKings Travers Stakes and the first since Lady Rotha in 1915, America’s Best Racing sought insight from Danny Ramsey, her ageless 74-year-old exercise rider. Ramsey discussed her historic bid – and some keys to living long and well – in a diary written with Tom Pedulla.
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Dornoch Co-Owner Randy Hill on a Roll, Enjoying Run of Success With Dornoch
A few years ago, it was not hard to spot Randy Hill at the racetrack. He was the fun-loving, gray-haired guy in the owners' boxes with the colorful, eye-catching shirt. In contrast, on days when he has a horse running in a Grade 1 race or major stakes, you'll find the Wall Street maven in GQ-worthy business suits.
Ten Things to Know Before You Go: 2024 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: 2024 Travers Stakes Week
One of the biggest weeks of racing on the annual calendar has arrived, as Saratoga Race Course prepares for its marquee event of the summer meet on Saturday, Aug. 24. The 155th DraftKings Travers Stakes brings together several of the best 3-year-olds in training to compete for a $1.25 million purse and a great deal of prestige.
