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Wayne Lukas was in his office the morning after Will Take Charge's victory in the 144th Travers Stakes. Watching his every move with attentive and loving eyes was his Australian Shepherd Boomer, whose father won Best of Breed at Westminster.Whether it is dogs, clothing, women, or gardening and landscaping, Lukas has always surrounded himself with ...

Only one week of Thoroughbred racing remains and for the thousands of visitors who descended on Saratoga Springs, NY for the sport, the 150th season has practically ended.  After waiting so long through the build-up, Saturday’s Travers, with its startling and wan denouement, was justifiable cause for a hangover.  Pass the aspirin, ...

After 28 years of lending a public face to the Travers Stakes with his iconic posters, exile is the thanks Greg Montgomery is getting from NYRA. The NYRA hospitality department reportedly has entered into some contracts with Centerplate, the food service company it uses, and with seven different artists, situated near the Union Avenue entrance, ...

Well, it’s good for a straight win bet, an exacta bet, or a trifecta bet. Those are all the ways you can possibly cash a big ticket in Saturday’s Travers Stakes if you play War Dancer, either by himself or with several of the leading contenders.In a race where you have a legitimate shot with just about anyone, and are having a tough time ...

At least four Saratoga-based jockeys will be bypassing the Alabama Stakes (gr. I) and Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. I) on Saturday to run in the Arlington Million (gr. I). Leading rider Joel Rosario will ride Little Mike, the winner of the Million last summer. Spa Course fans are beginning to see Rosario atop Todd Pletcher horses, all due it’s ...