DraftKings Travers Day Attracts More Than $60M In Wagering

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Edited Press ReleaseSaturday's 14-race DraftKings Travers Day card at Saratoga Race Course, highlighted by Leading Change's victory in the 157th running of the $1.25-million GI DraftKings Travers Stakes, generated all-sources wagering handle of $60,863,320.This year's DraftKings Travers Day handle figure is the second highest in history, behind only the 2024 all-time record of $63,023,405.Paid attendance on Saturday was 47,659 with on-track handle of $11,197,855.The DraftKings Travers was the centerpiece of a card featuring five Grade I events including the $500,000 Personal Ensign, the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, the $500,000 Resorts World Casino Ballerina and the $500,000 Forego.The summer meet will conclude with Fan Appreciation Week featuring special offers on tickets, hospitality, food and beverages starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Saturday-Monday of Labor Day Weekend will feature a special first post time of 12:05 p.m.The post DraftKings Travers Day Attracts More Than $60M In Wagering appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.