Saratoga Hosts Six Grade 1 Races Including Million-Dollar Penn Derby

The weekend features several high-profile horse racing events with important Grade 1 stakes at Saratoga Race Course, including the Ballerina Stakes, Forego Stakes, and the Travers Day card. The Ballerina Stakes highlights a competitive field with Scylla as the morning-line favorite, aiming to reclaim victory after a year without a win, while contenders like Mystic Lake and Claret Beret present strong challenges. In the Forego Stakes, Book’em Danno stands out as the top sprinter, having dominated the season and facing rivals such as defending champion Mullikin and consistent contenders like Bishops Bay. Travers Day, despite a small field of five for the main race, features Sovereignty as the favorite, with notable competitors Magnitude and Strategic Focus providing intriguing betting opportunities, especially in multi-race wagers. Meanwhile, the Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar showcases a mix of promising and experienced sprinters, with Speed Boat Beach and Maymun among the horses to watch, though the absence of last year’s champion Raging Torrent is notable. These events collectively offer a rich slate for bettors and racing fans, with automatic Breeders’ Cup berths and significant purses on the line.