When he died at the age of 67, the New York Times proclaimed William R. Travers "may have been the most popular man in New York."He was, in a word, adored.We know Travers as a founder and the first President...
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Eddie Maple & The Travers
It's Travers Week at Saratoga and this week I'll take a look back at those - for various reasons - I find particularly memorable.My childhood heroes have always been my Mom and Dad. The list of reasons why could fill...
Big Stakes on Sure Things
Big Stakes on Sure Things Arnold Rothstein's Saratoga and the 1921 Travers StakesA. R.The Fixer.The Big Bankroll.The Great Brain.You can call him what you please. But if gambling rackets, crime, and murder stories of years gone by are the skewed...
Longshots Spring Eternal at The Spa
Saratoga Race Course has seen the mighty fall, champions thwarted and punters sick to their stomachs.It's what she does, folks. It's who she is.Take her or leave her.It is often you will see longtime and novice racing fans go to...