2006 Travers and King's Bishop Stakes

Bernardini wins the 2006 Travers Stakes

Bernardini wins the 2006 Travers Stakes at Saratoga

© Terence Dulay

The 137th edition of the Travers Stakes (G1) is the highlight of the 2006 Saratoga meeting, but with dark clouds and the possibility of rain, only 40,785 fans were on hand for the festivities. Just 6 three-year-old colts made the starting gate in this $1 million classic, but it proved to be a one-horse show as 2-5 favorite Bernardini easily shook off 5-2 favorite Bluegrass Cat entering the stretch off a slow pace of 48.17 and 1:36.83. Bernardini pulled away through the lane to win by 7 1/2 lengths in a time of 2:01.60 for the 1 1/4 mile trip over a fast track. Late-running 41-1 longest shot Dr. Pleasure was 6 1/4 lengths back of Bluegrass Cat in third.

Results chart from DRF

• Bernardini wins the 2006 Travers Stakes
• Bernardini in the winner's circle
• The trophy presentation
• Bernardini being saddled
• Second place finisher Bluegrass Cat
• Third place finisher Dr. Pleasure
• Henny Hughes wins the 2006 King's Bishop Stakes
• Henny Hughes in the winner's circle
• Henny Hughes in the post parade
• Second place finisher Star Dabbler