The Travers is among the most prestigious races for sophomores, and predates all three Triple Crown races.
Mage
It was a day of mixed emotions for trainer Bob Baffert, who sent out National Treasure to win the Preakness.
Mage will be heavily favoured to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown, but the race could develop with a slow early pace.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage meets seven rivals, none of which were in the Derby, in the second jewel of the American Triple Crown.
A final decision on whether Mage, the 2023 Kentucky Derby winner, runs back in the second jewel of the Triple Crown on May 20 comes Friday.
Unraced at 2, Mage came from far behind a hot pace to win the Kentucky Derby for Venezuelan Gustavo Delgado and team.
