Historic Showdown at 2024 Travers Stakes: Filly Thorpedo Anna Challenges Top Colts
The 155th Travers Stakes features a rare appearance by a filly, Thorpedo Anna, taking on a field of elite male competitors.
- Thorpedo Anna, trained by Kenny McPeek, aims to become the first filly to win the Travers Stakes since 1915.
- Dornoch, the narrow morning-line favorite, faces stiff competition from Sierra Leone and Fierceness.
- The Travers Stakes could influence Eclipse Award and Horse of the Year honors, especially if the winner triumphs at the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
- The race includes other notable contenders such as Unmatched Wisdom and Honor Marie, adding depth to the field.
- The event is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. with extensive live coverage starting at 11 a.m. on FS2.