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At Travers, a Filly Hopes to Make History

Written by Jonathon Norcross on . Posted in Sports.

The post positions for the 2024 Grade 1 Travers Stakes. Image via the New York Racing Association (NYRA). 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thorpedo Anna, a 3-year-old filly trained by part-time Saratoga resident Kenny McPeek, will compete against the boys in the 155th running of the Travers Stakes on Saturday at the Saratoga Race Course. Should Anna prevail, she would become the first filly to win the Travers in more than a century.

Anna is undefeated thus far in 2024, earning $1.8 million in four starts. In her career, she’s won 6 of 7 starts, placing second only once. But she’ll be up against some tough competitors, including 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch.

The last filly to take the Travers was Lady Rotha in 1915, who was declared the winner when Trial by Jury was controversially disqualified.

The Travers Stakes is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Those not in attendance can catch the race at home on FOX. 

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