The Right Kind of Upset: What Leading Change's Travers Win Means for Racing's Future The recent Travers Stakes at Saratoga saw an unexpected winner in Leading Change, who defeated two Triple Crown veterans with his underdog status.
This upset has significant implications that extend far beyond the excitement it generated on track.
The Travers has long been known as a challenging test of endurance, where many top horses struggle to replicate their form. However, Leading Change's performance was not typical of his peers.