American Pharoah 1-5 favourite for Travers

By AAP

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is the overwhelming 1-5 favourite in a 10-horse field for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.

American Pharoah will start from gate two on Saturday in his attempt to become only the second Triple Crown winner to go on to win the prestigious Travers.

Whirlaway won the 1941 Travers after sweeping the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

After the barrier draw on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) Frosted was made the second choice at 6-1 and Texas Red the third elect at 8-1.

The field from the rail out is: Upstart, American Pharoah, Mid Ocean, Texas Red, Frammento, Frosted, Keen Ice, Read full article

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