The Ballerina Stakes 2026 is one of North America’s premier Grade 1 sprint races for fillies and mares. Run over seven furlongs (1,408 metres) on dirt at Saratoga Race Course, the race is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Sponsored by Resorts World Casino, it is one of the featured Grade 1 races on the prestigious Travers Day program. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Ballerina Stakes
Grade
G1
Distance
1408m (7 Furlongs)
Surface
Dirt
Location
Saratoga Race Course
Date
August 29, 2026
Local Time
5:32 PM (EDT)
Race No.
Race 12
Qualification
3YO & Up Fillies & Mares
Purse
US$500,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
A Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
One of North America’s premier Grade 1 dirt sprint races for fillies and mares
Run over the demanding seven-furlong distance, rewarding both speed and stamina
A featured Grade 1 event on the prestigious Travers Day program
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, Betfair, and other major global operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
