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Leading Change Takes the 157th Travers at Saratoga

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A graceful Arabian horse being led by a handler during an equestrian show, showcasing elegance and poise.
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Leading Change crossed the wire first in Saturday's Travers Stakes, capturing the historic $1.25 million Grade 1 test over the Saratoga main track. The win adds a fresh name to the roll of a race run every summer since 1864, the highlight of Saratoga's storied August meet.

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With reporting from Thoroughbred Daily News.

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