West Coast sprinters will flash their speed once again Saturday when a field of 10 will face off in the Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar.
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Kentucky Downs, a Turf Oasis and Betting Mecca, Gears Up for 2026 Meet
Another year’s gone by, and the transformation of Kentucky Downs from a quaint countryside turf-only track straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee state line into a regional gaming mecca is complete. This time 12 months ago, a state-of-the-art Vegas-style sports book had just opened, along with a brand-new, plush simulcasting area in the Mint Gaming Hall main building.
The Biggest Upsets in Travers Stakes History
Saratoga Race Course is famous for a lot of reasons: it’s the oldest sporting venue in the United States, it’s host to some of the best horse racing in the world, and it’s a summer playground for titans of industry and celebrities.
2026 Travers Stakes Cheat Sheet
The 157th edition of the $1 million DraftKings Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course shapes up to be the defining race in determining 3-year-old male champion honors for 2026 at January’s Eclipse Awards. The storied “Mid-Summer Derby” is unquestionably one of the most prestigious prizes in North American Thoroughbred racing.
