Manny Franco prepares to ride Leading Change in Travers Stakes

Manny Franco will ride the undefeated Leading Change in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Franco, who is having his best season at Saratoga with 54 wins, is aware of the challenges he faces with this being the first time he rides Leading Change, a horse that has won both its previous races. Franco acknowledges the competitive nature of the event, highlighting the caliber of the other horses in the field. He aims to secure his second Travers victory, having previously won aboard Tiz the Law in 2020.

• 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Manny Franco, who won 2020 Travers aboard Tiz the Law, hopes to make most of opportunity aboard Leading Change