Manny Franco, Leading Change pull off upset in Travers Stakes
Leading Change won at 10-1 odds to give trainer Brad Cox and jockey Manny Franco each a second career Travers victory.
Manny Franco, riding Leading Change, secured an unexpected victory in the 157th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday night. The Grade 1, $1.25 million race saw the third-time starter Leading Change defeat seasoned competitors, including Preakness Stakes champion Napoleon Solo and Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo.
Jockey Franco's win marked his second career Travers triumph, while trainer Brad Cox secured his second victory in the prestigious race. With only two career starts and limited experience, Leading Change showcased its talent, finishing the 1 ¼-mile race in 2 minutes, 2.98 seconds. Cox praised Leading Change's pedigree as a son of Hall of Famer Gun Runner and highlighted the horse's ability to compete at the Grade 1 level.
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