Napoleon Solo prepares for strong competition at Travers Stakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Napoleon Solo, the Preakness Stakes winner, is set to race in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. The 3-year-old has shown impressive training form, particularly after a second-place finish in the Haskell Stakes. Trainer Chad Summers believes the horse is ready to face a competitive field of nine rival horses, citing Solo's speed as a significant advantage. The Travers Stakes presents a critical challenge as he looks to further establish his career after a successful journey that began with a notable purchase in 2024.
- •Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes earlier this year.
- •He has been training well at Saratoga with three strong breezes.
- •The Travers Stakes features a deep field of accomplished 3-year-olds.
- •Solo's trainer, Chad Summers, highlights the horse's speed as a key asset.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Preakness winner Napoleon Solo faces stacked Travers Stakes field
"Preakness Stakes winner Napoleon Solo faces his toughest task yet in Saturday's $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
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