NYRA News: Travers Day Yields $54M Wagering Handle + Special FOX Broadcast on Aug. 31

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced last Saturday that the 14-race DraftKings Travers Day card at Saratoga Race Course generated a wagering handle of $54,309,929. Paid attendance on Saturday was 48,255 with an on-track handle of $10,369,950.

Last Thursday, NYRA also announced that there would be a special FOX broadcast of the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday, Aug. 31. from 1 to 2 p.m. To allow for national broadcast viewership, Jockey Club Gold Cup Day will feature a first post time of 11:20 a.m.

The Jockey Club Gold Cup, which offers a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic in November at Del Mar, has attracted an all-star list of nominations, including last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic-winner Sierra Leone, Grade 1 Stephen Foster-winner Mindframe, and multiple Grade 1-winner White Abarrio.

“This is another example of FOX Sports’ commitment to showcasing the best events in horse racing on their biggest platform,” said Tony Allevato, NYRA chief revenue officer. “The Jockey Club Gold Cup could be one of the great races of the year, and we appreciate FOX Sports featuring the race before a national audience.”