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Chad Brown optimistic about Sea Strike's chances in Travers Stakes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Chad Brown optimistic about Sea Strike's chances in Travers Stakes

Summary

Trainer Chad Brown is confident in Sea Strike's prospects for the Grade 1 Travers Stakes, scheduled for Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. After an impressive 8 1/4-length victory in the Curlin Stakes earlier this month, which earned him a Beyer speed figure of 102, Sea Strike is pegged at 5-1 on the morning line. This race marks a significant challenge, as it represents a jump in class. Brown noted that Sea Strike's recent training sessions indicate he has more potential to showcase. He also emphasized that while Sea Strike has limited experience, he possesses winning momentum and good positional speed ahead of the race.

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By the Numbers

•Sea Strike achieved a notable victory in the Curlin Stakes on August 2.
•He is scheduled to race from post No. 7 in the Travers.
•Brown has never won the Travers in 19 attempts as a trainer.
•Jockey Flavian Prat will ride Sea Strike in the 1 ¼-mile race.
•Brown has expressed concerns about Sea Strike's inexperience compared to other contenders.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Brown gives Sea Strike 'big chance' in Travers

What they're saying

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What Saratoga fans last saw from Sea Strike was a 8 1/4-length victory in the $150,000 Curlin, an ungraded stakes run at 1 1/8 miles.
— Yahoo Sports

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