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Golden Tempo among top contenders for 2026 Travers Stakes

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Golden Tempo among top contenders for 2026 Travers Stakes
Summary

The 2026 Travers Stakes is scheduled for August 29 at Saratoga Race Course with a projected field that includes Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner. Other notable entries are Renegade, the recent Jim Dandy winner, and Baby Vino, who secured a surprise victory at the Haskell. Commandment, Emerging Market, and Napoleon Solo also aim for a spot in this prestigious race. The event boasts a purse of $1.25 million and will cover a distance of 1 ¼ miles on dirt for 3-year-olds. As the event approaches, the lineup may continue to evolve.

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  • •Travers Stakes set for August 29 at Saratoga Race Course.
  • •Golden Tempo is a top contender following wins in the Derby and Belmont.
  • •Baby Vino, a longshot winner at the Haskell, is also in contention.
  • •Race conditions include a 1 ¼ mile dirt course for 3-year-olds.
  • •The purse for the Travers Stakes is $1.25 million.
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The 2026 Travers, the 157th edition of Saratoga's signature race, will be held on Aug. 29 and is expected to draw a field headlined by Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo.

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