“To Get the Job Done”, $333,013,878 Hall of Fame Trainer Is ‘Hopeful’ for the Triumph at the Travers Stakes

The prestigious midsummer derby the $1.25 million Travers Stakes is to begin in a few days. It is an important event in the equestrian race calendar and is much anticipated among participants and enthusiasts. The event is scheduled between the other two important racing events, the Triple Crown and Breeder’s Cup, and the challenge of the track gives the participants an idea of their horse’s win probability for the future event.

This year the event will see participation from all the winners of Triple Crown races and other horses trained by experienced and respected trainers of the industry. Among them is Bill Mott, the Hall of Fame trainer who is participating with his trained horse Scotland. He is hopeful that this year his three-year-old gelding will give him the happy news.

Hall of Fame equestrian trainer optimistic about Scotland

The Hall of Fame equestrian trainer started participating at the Travers Stakes back in 1995. Since then he took part eleven times but was unable to win the race in any of them. The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes is optimistic that this year he will be able to do it with Scotland. Speaking on his previous attempts Mott said, “I’ve had a few horses that ran in there and were placed but never quite good enough to get the job done”. He further said, “Every time you come, you think, ‘This might be my best shot.’ I can say that again“.

Scotland, the son of Good Magic, does not have depth in the number of races he participated in but has potential, which he showed in his last race. He arrived at the Travers after winning its maiden stakes at Curlin Stakes at Saratoga. But, $333,013,878 worth Mott admits that this stake race will be different in terms of competition from big and tested names. He said, “This will be the toughest test he ever faced“. LNJ Foxwoods-owned three-year-old has won three races from his four career starts giving hope to the trainer and the jockey who rode him in his last maiden stakes race.

Equestrian jockey expresses encomiums about Scotland

Junior Alvarado was aboard Scotland at Curlin Stakes and he responded well to him when asked to tackle two turns. He took an early lead and won the race by three and one-fourth length. Alvarado was impressed with his performance and pace at the race. Though starting at the Travers with 12-1 odds and placed at no 7 position, the jockey is hopeful that they can make it from that farthest side.

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Alvarado explains that his horse is fresh and has not raced any tough races in close intervals. Also, he thinks that in this the pace will not have a major say. Scotland is in good shape and hopes that works to his advantage. Scotland’s performance at the Curlin shows his strength and potential. Bill Mott, with his experience trained him well, and he is now hoping that his effort pays off this time.

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