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Originally Posted by somerfrost

The Travers is, of course, the oldest stake race in America...I think it's fair to say that it's been victimized, like all NY late summer and fall stakes by the Breeder's Cup. There was a time when every good three year old was pointed toward the race, past winners include some real giants of racing:
Alydar
Damascus
Buckpasser
Sword Dancer
Native Dancer
Whirlaway
Man O War
Hindoo
Duke of Magenta
Ruthless
Kentucky
And that's not to mention some very famous horses who fell victim to the curse of Saratoga!
Today unfortunately, many see it as a prep for the BC...times change!

How's that for household names? Nice info Somer!!