New star Arrogate demolishes Travers rivals along with big-race record

Flintshire also starred at Saratoga, winning the Sword Dancer Stakes for the second timeCredit: EquiSport Photos/Jessie Holmes

Report: USA, Saturday
Saratoga: Travers Stakes (Grade 1)1m2f, dirt, 3yo

Arrogate (Bob Baffert/Mike Smith) produced a dazzling display to win in the fastest time ever recorded in the 147-year history of the Travers Stakes.

The son of Unbridled's Song cut out the running with stablemate American Freedom, but turning into the straight Arrogate scorched clear to score by a remarkable 13½ lengths in a time of 1m 59.36s.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 28 August 2016inNews

Last updated 15:28, 28 August 2016

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