Hofburg out of G1 Travers after spiking a fever
by NYRA Press Office
Hofburg, winner of the Curlin on July 27, is out of Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers after spiking a fever, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott said Sunday morning at Saratoga Race Course.
Hofburg, owned by Juddmonte Farms, appeared to be rounding into top form following a third-place finish in the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes and a convincing five-length win in the Curlin at Saratoga in his last start.
“Hofburg will not run in the Travers,’’ a disappointed Mott said. “He’s been off the training list the last two days and we’re not going to force ourselves into the Travers.”
A chestnut son of Tapit, Hofburg has a record of 2-1-1 in six starts and earnings of $432,950.
The field for the Travers on Saturday remains large, with as many as 12 starters, including Grade 1 Haskell Invitational winner Good Magic and the filly Wonder Gadot.
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