Golden Tempo among top contenders for 2026 Travers Stakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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.
- •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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