Travers Stakes
The Travers Stakes is a Grade 1 stakes race held annually at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York and is run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs).
The 2025 Travers Stakes has a purse of $1,250,000 and will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Scroll down for details on this year's horses, odds, results and more.
Travers Stakes Information
| Date | Saturday, 23 August 2025 |
| Post Time | TBA [ET] |
| Racetrack | Saratoga Race Course |
| Distance | 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs) |
| Conditions | 3 Year Old Thoroughbreds + Set Weights |
| Status | Grade 1 Stakes |
| Purse | $1,250,000 |
| Track Direction | Left-handed |
| Track Surface | Dirt |
| 2024 Winner | Fierceness |
Travers Stakes History
The Travers Stakes, often called the “Mid-Summer Derby,” is a prestigious horse race held annually at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. Established in 1864, it is the oldest major thoroughbred horse race in the United States. Named after William R. Travers, the first president of the Saratoga Racing Association, this race is a highlight of the summer racing season.
Over the years, the Travers Stakes has become a key event for horses that have competed in the Triple Crown races earlier in the year. Many winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes have also participated in the Travers.
In 1941, Whirlaway became the only horse ever to win the superfecta: he'd won the Triple Crown, then went on to take the Travers, as well.
In 1913, the race saw its first dead heat between Rock View and Whisk Broom. In 1962, Jaipur and Ridan battled for the entire race, to the finish stride for stride, in one of the closest races in history.
The Travers Stakes is renowned for its competitive field and has seen many memorable moments and upsets. The race attracts top trainers, jockeys, and horses, making it a significant event in the horse racing calendar. The winning horse is awarded the Man o' War Cup, named after the legendary racehorse, and a blanket of carnations.
The event also includes a series of festivities and other stakes races, creating a festive atmosphere at Saratoga.
Travers Stakes Entries
View our horse racing entries section closer to the Travers Stakes race day for details on each horse.
Fan Odds provides morning line and current odds, along with insights on each horse's past performance.
Travers Stakes Past Performances
View our free past performances section closer to the Travers Stakes race day for detailed insights on each horse, including their win, place and show strike rate percentages.
Travers Stakes 2025 Horses & Field
This year's Travers Stakes horses, jockeys, trainers and field information will be provided below:
In the meantime, you can view the 2024 field:
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intricate | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | 1 | - |
| 2 | Chatalas | M Glatt | L Dettori | 2 | - |
| 3 | Power Squeeze | Jorge Delgado | Javier Castellano | 3 | - |
| 4 | Just Basking | Ian Wilkes | Chris Landeros | 4 | - |
| 5 | America's Vow | Timothy Hamm | Junior Alvarado | 5 | - |
| 6 | Miss Justify | Todd Pletcher | Flavien Prat | 6 | - |
| 7 | Candied | Todd Pletcher | Manuel Franco | 7 | - |
| 8 | Neon Icon | George Arnold | Luis Saez | 8 | - |
Travers Stakes 2025 Favorites
This year's Travers Stakes favorites will be listed below closer to the race.
Travers Stakes 2025 Picks
When available – See this year's Travers Stakes top picks below.
How To Bet On The Travers Stakes
To start betting on the Travers Stakes, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Choose a Racebook
Start by choosing an online racebook. We recommend TwinSpires but there are other legal and registered racebooks available like TVG and FanDuel.
Step 2: Sign Up
Signing up with a racebook is easy: verify you're 18+, fill in your details, and you're set!
Step 3: Deposit Funds
After signing up with a racebook, add funds to your account using your card or an approved deposit method like PayPal. Remember to review the minimum deposit and any fees for your chosen deposit method.
Step 4: Place Your Bets
With funds now in your account, you're ready to bet. To learn about the various Travers Stakes bet types available, keep reading below.
Saratoga, NY 8/21/1976
CREDIT: Neil Leifer (Photo by Neil Leifer /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Bet Types For The Travers Stakes
There are many ways to bet on the Travers Stakes. You can place a bet to win or hedge your bets with an exacta, trifecta or superfecta.
You can split bet types for the Travers Stakes into three different categories:
- Straight Bets (Win, Place & Show)
- Horizontal Bets (Parlay)
- Vertical Bets (Exotic)
Straight Bets
Straight bets are straightforward and ideal for newcomers or more casual horse racing fans.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Win | Your horse must win |
| Place | Your horse must finish first or second |
| Show | Your horse must finish first, second or third |
Horizontal Bets
Horizontal bets are parlay bets – to win, you must correctly select the winner of consecutive races.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Daily Double | Select the winning horse, two races in a row |
| Pick 3 | Select the winning horse, three races in a row |
| Pick 4 | Select the winning horse, four races in a row |
| Pick 5 | Select the winning horse, five races in a row |
| Pick 6 | Select the winning horse, six races in a row |
Vertical Bets
Vertical bets are exotic bets – to win, you must correctly select the finishing order of multiple horses in a single race.
| Bet Type | Explanation |
| Quinella | Select the horses that finish first and second, in any order |
| Exacta | Select the horses that finish first and second, in the correct order |
| Trifecta | Select the horses that finish first, second and third, in the correct order |
| Superfecta | Select the horses that finish first, second, third and fourth, in the correct order |
Travers Stakes Past Winners
See a list of past winners for the Travers Stakes since the year 2000 below.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fierceness | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher |
| 2023 | Arcangelo | Javier Castellano | Jena Antonucci |
| 2022 | Epicenter | Joel Rosario | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 2021 | Essential Quality | Luis Saez | Brad H. Cox |
| 2020 | Tiz the Law | Manuel Franco | Barclay Tagg |
| 2019 | Code of Honor | John R. Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III |
| 2018 | Catholic Boy | Javier Castellano | Jonathan Thomas |
| 2017 | West Coast | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 2016 | Arrogate | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 2015 | Keen Ice | Javier Castellano | Dale Romans |
| 2014 | V.E. Day | Javier Castellano | James A. Jerkens |
| 2013 | Will Take Charge | Luis Saez | D. Wayne Lukas |
| 2012 | Alpha Golden Ticket (DH) | Ramon Domínguez David Cohen | Kiaran McLaughlin Ken McPeek |
| 2011 | Stay Thirsty | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2010 | Afleet Express | Javier Castellano | James A. Jerkens |
| 2009 | Summer Bird | Kent Desormeaux | Tim Ice |
| 2008 | Colonel John | Garrett K. Gomez | Eoin G. Harty |
| 2007 | Street Sense | Calvin Borel | Carl Nafzger |
| 2006 | Bernardini | Javier Castellano | Thomas Albertrani |
| 2005 | Flower Alley | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2004 | Birdstone | Edgar Prado | Nick Zito |
| 2003 | Ten Most Wanted | Pat Day | Wallace Dollase |
| 2002 | Medaglia d'Oro | Jerry Bailey | Robert J. Frankel |
| 2001 | Point Given | Gary Stevens | Bob Baffert |
| 2000 | Unshaded | Shane Sellers | Carl Nafzger |
Travers Stakes 2024 Results
See the full list of results for the 2024 Travert Stakes below.
| Pos. | Horse (Post Pos) | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Margin | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  3.Power Squeeze (3) T: J. Delgado J: J. Castellano (121lbs) | Jorge Delgado | Javier Castellano | 121lbs | - | 9-2 |
2nd |  7.Candied (7) T: T. Pletcher J: M. Franco (121lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Manuel Franco | 121lbs | - | 16-1 |
3rd |  4.Just Basking (4) T: I. Wilkes J: C. Landeros (121lbs) | Ian Wilkes | Chris Landeros | 121lbs | - | 5-1 |
4th |  6.Miss Justify (6) T: T. Pletcher J: F. Prat (121lbs) | Todd Pletcher | Flavien Prat | 121lbs | - | 8-5 |
5th |  1.Intricate (1) T: B. Walsh J: T. Gaffalione (121lbs) | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | 121lbs | - | 3-1 |
6th |  2.Chatalas (2) T: M. Glatt J: L. Dettori (121lbs) | M Glatt | L Dettori | 121lbs | - | 9-2 |
7th |  8.Neon Icon (8) T: G. Arnold J: L. Saez (121lbs) | George Arnold | Luis Saez | 121lbs | - | 5-1 |
8th |  5.America's Vow (5) T: T. Hamm J: J. Alvarado (121lbs) | Timothy Hamm | Junior Alvarado | 121lbs | - | 20-1 |
Travers Stakes 2024 Replay
See the full replay for the 2024 Travers Stakes below.
How To Watch The Travers Stakes
Racing fans keen to watch the Travers Stakes have several viewing options to choose from.
On Television
The Travers Stakes will be broadcast live on at least one of Foxsports, NBC, NBC Sports, and USA Network. You can also stream the race on the NBC Sports app (iOS & Android) or USA Network website.
Streaming Online
For those preferring to stream on a computer or mobile, Foxsports, NBC Sports, and the NBC Sports app offer live coverage. Peacock, NBC's streaming service will also have coverage of the race for a subscription fee.
Alternative Streaming Options
Streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV include NBC in their offerings. These platforms may offer free trials, potentially allowing viewers to watch the race without additional costs.
FanDuel
The Travers Stakes and the rest of a stacked racecard will likely be shown exclusively on FanDuel TV, which will have a team of broadcasters on-site for coverage.
NYRA's Platforms
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) may provide live streaming through its official website or its app, NYRA Now. This can be a convenient option if you are looking to watch the race on a mobile device.
For International Fans
Viewers outside the United States can use a VPN to access the Travers Stakes broadcast. A VPN connection to a US server, enables race fans anywhere to subscribe to US-based streaming services to watch the race live.
Tips For Watching the Travers Stakes
- Make sure to check your local TV listings for the correct channel and time.
- If you're streaming online, ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid any disruptions during the race.
- You can also listen to the race on the radio or through online streaming services like SiriusXM.
Travers Stakes FAQs
Where is the Travers Stakes Held?
The Travers Stakes is held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.
When is the Travers Stakes 2025?
The Travers Stakes race is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025.
What Time is the Travers Stakes?
The Travers Stakes race time is scheduled for approximately TBA ET.
How Long is the Travers Stakes?
The Travers Stakes is usually run over a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs)
How Many Horses are in the Travers Stakes?
The Travers Stakes typically features a field size of up to 12 horses.
What is the Purse for the Travers Stakes?
This year’s Travers Stakes purse is $1,250,000.
How Do You Bet on the Travers Stakes?
To bet on the Travers Stakes, simply choose a racebook, sign up, deposit your funds, and then place your bet once the deposit clears. For more details on bet types, see our Bet Types For The Travers Stakes section above.
Who Won the Travers Stakes in 2024?
Fierceness won the Travers Stakes in 2024. Fierceness was trained by Todd Pletcher and jockeyed by John Velazquez.
Who Won the Travers Stakes in 2023?
Arcangelo won the Travers Stakes in 2023. Arcangelo was trained by Jena Antonucci and jockeyed by Javier Castellano.