Saratoga Whitney Stakes features top horses Sovereignty and Magnitude

Saratoga hosts the Grade I Whitney Stakes on Saturday, showcasing a notable race among elite horses, including Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Dubai World Cup champion Magnitude. The stakes, valued at $1 million, serve as a qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Magnitude, entering as the 9-5 favorite, is fresh off four consecutive wins but faces tough competition, including Sovereignty, who defeated him in their earlier meeting at the Travers Stakes. Other prominent horses in the lineup include champion filly Nitrogen and Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio, indicating a highly competitive event ahead.

• 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Big-time showdown looms among older horses in Saratoga's Whitney Stakes