The Grade 1, US$1.25 million Travers Stakes drew a field of eight 3-year-olds that will be facing the 1 1/4-mile distance at Saratoga on Saturday August 27, 2022). Epicenter drew post-position No. 6 and was named the 7-5 morning line favorite.
Taking a look at the past-performances of this year’s Travers field, you can make a long list of noteworthy facts and figures.
-
Seven stakes winners.
-
Five winners of more than US$1 million.
-
Five horses that participated in at least one Triple Crown race.
-
Four Grade 1 winners.
-
Four horses won their prep race for the Travers.
-
Three come from the barn of Chad Brown.
-
Two stallions, Not This Time and Gun Runner, sired half of the field.
-
One trainer has a past Travers win, Brad Cox in 2021 with Essential Quality.
-
Zero Travers wins from the jockeys in this year’s field.
