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Saratoga Picks & Betting Overview for Sunday's Races

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Saratoga Picks & Betting Overview for Sunday's Races

The Grade 1 Ballerina Handicap is a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" race, which offers entry into the F&M Sprint.

Saratoga Springs is busy with equine-related activities. The celebrated Meet has passed Travers Day. This afternoon the focal point will be the Grade 1 Ballerina Handicap, a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" race that offers entry into the Filly & Mare Sprint (G1).

Microphone #4 is the most likely winner in Race 5. Jose Ortiz's mount is building towards a win. Anything lower than 9/5 is probably not something I want to accept.

George Weaver's horse, Valiant Minister, won an OC80kn1x at Saratoga. Manny Franco is riding extremely well. Legends Can't Die is the off-the-pace play of the day.

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series is heating up. Ce Ce #1 is the horse to beat. Victor Espinoza will ride him. Brad Cox”s Lady Rocket #4 is a weapon. Frank Fletcher has owned some good ones over the years. Chad Brown“s Goodnight Olive #7 and Bill Mott‘s Obligatory #2 are also worth a look.

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