The Travers Stakes 2026 is one of the most prestigious Grade 1 races for three-year-olds in North America. Known as the “Midsummer Derby”, the race is run over 1¼ miles (2,012 metres) on dirt at Saratoga Race Course. First contested in 1864, it is the oldest major stakes race in the United States and traditionally attracts the season’s leading Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes contenders. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Travers Stakes
Grade
G1
Distance
2012m (1 1/4 Miles)
Surface
Dirt
Location
Saratoga Race Course
Date
August 29, 2026
Local Time
6:35 PM (EDT)
Race No.
Race 13
Qualification
3YO
Purse
US$1,250,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
Known worldwide as the “Midsummer Derby”
The oldest major stakes race in the United States, first run in 1864
Features the best three-year-olds from the Triple Crown season
The showcase event of the Saratoga summer meeting
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, Betfair, and other major global operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 Odds shown below are subject to change. Some bookmakers may temporarily remove ante-post markets.
