2024 Travers Stakes Set for August 24

The 2024 Travers Stakes, dubbed the 'Mid-Summer Derby,' is set for August 24 at Saratoga Race Course, featuring a highly competitive field including Dornoch, the winner of the Belmont Stakes, and Thorpedo Anna, aiming to become the first filly to win the Travers since 1915. This year’s race is particularly notable as it follows a record-breaking Belmont and has drawn significant public interest. The New York Racing Association anticipates a large crowd, with multiple Grade 1 races on the card, promising an exciting day for attendees. Handicappers are gearing up for the event as part of America’s Best Racing's annual Big-Race Showdown, where they will track their picks and bankrolls through the racing season. Predictions highlight the potential of horses like Dornoch and Fierceness, who have shown both dominance and inconsistency in their past performances. The Travers Stakes is one of the most anticipated summer races, with a storied history dating back to 1864.