Since the turn of the millennium, Saratoga has provided 20 runnings of the Travers Stakes, the unofficial fourth leg of the Triple Crown and final classic test for three-year-olds. Some renditions have reaffirmed the stars of the Triple Crown trail, while others have established new runners as the ones to beat as the season wears on. Champions have been crowned, rising stars have shone and disappointed, and massive upsets have turned the racing world on its head.
Every now and again, it’s important to look back on the history of the sport in order to appreciate events to come. On the eve of the 2020 Travers, let’s look back on the 10 greatest Travers Stakes of the last 20 years.