Grade 1 Forego Stakes Features Deep 11-Horse Field At Saratoga

August 23 at Saratoga Race Course features a rich card highlighted by the Grade 1 Forego Stakes, a seven-furlong race on dirt with a highly competitive eleven-horse field including top contenders like Most Wanted and Bishops Bay, both trained by Brad Cox. The Travers Stakes remains the headline event with a $1.25 million purse, but the Forego is noted for its depth of talent. Additionally, the Grade 1 $500,000 Personal Ensign on Travers Day features the reigning Horse of the Year and defending champion Raging Sea, who aims to become a two-time winner of this race. Other notable entrants include Randomize, known for early speed, and Dazzling Move, who is expected to contest the pace. Saratoga race day also offers extensive wagering opportunities such as the $5,000 Exacta-Thon for horseplayers. Coverage of other international races highlights horses like Alphonse Le Grande and Mr Le Philosophe, who are in good form for their respective upcoming contests.