Saratoga horse racing features $1.125 million Travers Stakes

The Saratoga horse racing meet features a 15-race program on August 29, headlined by the $1.125 million Grade 1 Travers Stakes for three-year-olds.

As of August 28, 2026, the leading jockeys are Jose Ortiz with 65 wins, followed by Manny Franco (56), Flavien Prat (55), Irad Ortiz, Jr. (30), and Ricardo Santana (30). In the trainer standings, Chad Brown leads with 31 wins, followed by Linda Rice (29), Brad Cox (20), Todd Pletcher (18), and Steve Asmussen (18).

Other notable stakes races scheduled include the $500,000 Grade 1 Jerkens Memorial and the $500,000 Grade 1 Personal Ensign.