Purses raised at Saratoga stakes races for 2015
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) β The New York Racing Association has raised purses at some key stakes races for Saratoga's 147th meet next summer.
The 40-day meet will feature 69 stakes worth a record $18.7 million in purses. It runs from July 24 through Labor Day.
Joining the 146th running of the Travers Stakes for 3-year-olds on Aug. 29 will be five other Grade 1 stakes, including the Sword Dancer Invitational, whose purse has been enhanced to $1 million.
Also added to the card and receiving purse hikes are the $750,000 Personal Ensign and the $700,000 Forego.
Rounding out the card are the $500,000 Ballerina, the $500,000 King's Bishop, and the Grade 2, $400,000 Ballston Spa.
A prelude to the Travers will be New York Breeders' Showcase Day, which will be moved to Friday, Aug. 28, instead of Sunday.