Saturday’s $1.25 million Runhappy Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course is shaping up to be a terrific race and perhaps the most important of the summer with a chance to go a long way toward determining this year's champion 3-year-old male.

The 153^rd Travers is expected to feature the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in Rich Strike, Epicenter, and Zandon, respectively, as well as Preakness Stakes winner Early Voting and TVG.com Haskell Stakes winner Cyberknife among eight contenders.

In advance of important races, America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow of the classic contenders with, when available, at least one nice profile image, a workout photo, and a race image to give fans a feel for the personality and athleticism of these wonderful equine athletes. Enjoy this slideshow of the racehorses targeting the 2022 Travers Stakes.