Travers Day 2022

 On this Stakes Saturday, Saratoga produces another excellent card for Travers Day.

Saratoga Race 11 {Travers Stakes~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of eight will go to the gate in this historic race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

Five millionaires are among this star-studded field. There is enough pace to maintain a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making the race competitive. Only three have not raced over the Saratoga track. It should be a fantastic race on a great Saratoga card.

#5 Artorias (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will take another step forward as he stretches out to this distance. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to track the pace and make his move in the stretch. A son of Arrogate, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Cyberknife (Geroux / B. Cox) is looking for a peak performance after win his last two with improving speed figs. He shares the highest last out speed number and has put in three superb workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely and get first jump on the leaders. A son of Gun Runner, he is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Not This Time, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Early Voting (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) will be part of the pace scenario with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He also holds the highest speed number at this distance. Another millionaire son of Gun Runner, he is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Zandon (Prat / C. Brown) should race close to the pace. This millionaire son of Upstart, is 100% in the money from six career starts.

#2 Rich Strike (Leon / E. Reed) will be closing gallantly into a fast pace. This Kentucky Derby winning son of Keen Ice, is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Artorias  //  #1 Cyberknife,  #6 Epicenter,  #7 Early Voting,  #8 Zandon, #2 Rich Strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Artorias  +  #1 Cyberknife  +  #6 Epicenter  +  #7 Early Voting.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#5 Artorias  /  #1 Cyberknife,  #6 Epicenter  /  #1,  #6,  #7 Early Voting,  #8 Zandon,  #2 Rich Strike  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you all.  May all your tickets cash!!