Even if Pennsylvania's signature event fails to yield major contenders for the Classic, the race still shapes up as an interesting one. Among the other Travers players returning here are FIRST DUDE (Stephen Got Even), who still seeks his first major win after placing in the Travers, Haskell Invitational (G1), Belmont S. (G1), Preakness S. (G1) and Blue Grass S. (G1). The Dale Romans charge, who is still eligible for a first-level allowance, endured a three-wide trip around both turns at Saratoga.
AFLEET AGAIN (Afleet Alex), who upset the Withers S. (G3) earlier this season, raced wide while racing near the back of the Travers field and had more left in the tank during the late stages to rally for fourth. Meanwhile, New York-bred stakes winner FRIEND OR FOE (Friends Lake) raced well off the rail around both turns at the Spa but failed to significantly improve his position and finished in midpack.
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