Travers

[ trav-erz ]

noun

1. P(amela) L., 1899–1996, Australian writer, especially of children's stories, in England.

Travers

/ ˈtrævɜːz /

noun

1. TraversBen(jamin)18861980MBritishTHEATRE: dramatist Ben ( jamin ). 1886–1980, British dramatist, best known for such farces as Rookery Nook (1926), Thark (1927), and Plunder (1928)

Example Sentences

Her only loss was by a head to Fierceness in the Travers Stakes, where she ran against all male horses.

From Los Angeles Times

The 3-year-old colt beat the favored Fierceness, winner of the Travers Stakes, by 1½ lengths.

From Los Angeles Times

And among those getting the most attention is a filly, Thorpedo Anna, winner of five of six races this year with her only loss a second in the Travers Stakes, where she ran against all male horses.

From Los Angeles Times

The second favorite is Fierceness, who won last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and is coming off back-to-back wins in the Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes.

From Los Angeles Times

Saratoga has seen upsets since opening before the end of the Civil War, including Upset defeating decorated Man o’ War and Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh slipping up against Keen Ice in the Travers.

From Seattle Times