by NYRA Press Office|08.27.202208.27.2022|7:56pm9:03pm 153rd Travers Stakes at Saratoga Saturday’s blockbuster 13-race Runhappy Travers Day card, highlighted by Epicenter’s victory in the 153rd running of the $1.25 million Runhappy Travers (G1), generated record-setting all-sources wagering handle of $55,559,315 The 2022 figure eclipses the prior Runhappy Travers Day record of $52,129,346Continue Reading
One of the biggest weekends in North American horse racing is coming up, highlighted by a spectacular Saturday Aug. 27 racecard at Saratoga Race Course that is anchored by the 153rd edition of the Runhappy Travers Stakes. The “Mid-Summer Derby,” which features a rematch between the top three finishers of theContinue Reading
The Runhappy Travers Stakes is coming to Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, and if you’re planning to attend New York’s biggest day of summer racing, we have ten things you need to know before you go. 1. The Travers is also known as the “Mid-Summer Derby.” Why is the TraversContinue Reading
Taiba, a $1.7 million sale purchase, went from maiden winner to a major Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve contender with a 2 1/4-length victory over Messier April 9 in the Grade 1 RUNHAPPY Santa Anita Derby. Amr Zedan, who owned 2021 Kentucky Derby first-place finisher Medina Spirit,Continue Reading
On Stephanie Hronis’ first visit to Saratoga, in 2019 to attend a board meeting as a trustee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, her TOBA colleagues took her to the Saratoga yearling sale. She, Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds, and bloodstock agent David Ingordo put their heads together,Continue Reading
Seven horses are entered in the Grade 1, $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes, one of six stakes races, all graded, which make up the opening day card for the 2021-’22 meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. In terms of earnings, Dr. Schivel tops the group with $876,000 banked toContinue Reading
Seven horses are entered in the $300,000, Grade 1 Runhappy Malibu Stakes, one of six stakes races, all graded, which make up Sunday’s opening day card for Santa Anita Park’s winter/spring meeting. In terms of earnings, Dr. Schivel tops the group with $876,000 banked to date, much of it earnedContinue Reading