LIVE Travers Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post time, and results
Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
August 26th, 2026
Welcome to our live coverage of the 157th running of the Travers Stakes at historic Saratoga Race Course! Gates opened early at 9:00 AM for a packed day featuring a thrilling nine-stakes card—including five Grade 1 events—starting with the first post at 11:05 AM.
All eyes lead up to the post time at 6:35 PM. ET, broadcast nationwide across the FOX family of networks or to stream FREE right here with a TwinSpires account. The marquee event pits the division’s top 3-year-olds over 1 1/4 miles on the main track, competing for a massive $1.25 million purse.
Bettors are closely monitoring the Travers Stakes 2026 odds, where Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes hero Golden Tempo leads the field as the 5-2 morning-line favorite from post 9. He faces stiff competition from Jim Dandy champion Renegade (3-1), Preakness winner Napoleon Solo (8-1), and intriguing contenders Sea Strike (5-1), Baby Vino (10-1), and Leading Change (12-1).
Stay tuned right here for live updates, track conditions, expert commentary, and race results all day long beginning on August 29 at 3:00 PM ET.
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Travers Stakes 2026 odds
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Travers Stakes 2026 Entries and Horses
Knowing the contenders is a vital part of handicapping. Discover everything you need to know about the Travers Stakes 2026 entries and horses. Contender analysis is coming soon!
#1 Emerging Market
Trainer: Chad Brown | Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
#2 Leading Change
Trainer: Brad Cox | Jockey: Manuel Franco
#3 Napoleon Solo
Trainer:Brad Cox | Jockey: John Velazquez
#4 The Puma
Trainer: Gustavo Delgado | Jockey: Javier Castellano
#5 Renegade
Trainer: Todd Pletcher | Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
#6 Ocelli
Trainer: Whitworth Beckman | Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
#7 Sea Strike
Trainer: Chad Brown | Jockey: Flavien Prat
#8 Baby Vino
Trainer: Lindsay Schultz | Jockey: Paco Lopez
#9 Golden Tempo
Trainer: Jose Ortiz | Jockey: Cherie DeVaux
#10 Silent Tactic
Trainer: Mark Casse | Jockey: Luis Saez
Travers Stakes post time and how to watch
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What time is the Travers Stakes?
Travers Stakes post time is 6:35 PM ET or 3:35 PM PT.
How to watch the Travers Stakes 2026
Watching the Travers Stakes is simple with TwinSpires. Once you create an account and sign in, you simply follow these steps:
- Step 1: Navigate to the Bet Now section where you will find a list of races.
- Step 2: Select the track you wish to view. To watch the Travers Stakes Day races you will want to select Saratoga.
- Step 3: You can then easily find the VIDEO button in the top right, on desktop or on your mobile app
- Step 4: Start streaming your chosen race and enjoy a day of horse racing at home!
Travers Day 2026 full card and post times
The Travers isn't the only stakes race of the day. Here is the Travers Day 2026 full card and post times so you can be sure not to miss any of the racing action.
Travers Day 2026 at Saratoga
Travers Stakes 2026 Results and Payouts
Who won the Travers Stakes 2026?
Travers Stakes Results: TBD
Payouts for Travers Stakes
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Travers Stakes FAQ
How long is the Travers Stakes?
The Travers Stakes is 1 1/4 mile (10 furlongs) along a dirt track at Saratoga.
What is the Travers Stakes purse?
The purse will award $1,250,000 to the winners of the Travers Stakes.
How do you bet the Travers Stakes?
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- Step 4: Once your account has been created the fun begins. You can navigate to our betting platform (after taking a look any other offers you wish to take advantage of) and begin placing your best bets for Travers Stakes 2026!
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