by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications

Columbus, OH — Balmoral Park in Chicago will offer an “instant guarantee” $20,000 Pick-5 pool on Saturday night (September 3) thanks to a carryover of $3,908 as part of its partnership with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.

Free race program pages for the Balmoral Pick-5, courtesy of TrackMaster, are available here.

The Pick-5 is on races two through six. The first leg of the Pick-5, which has a 50-cent minimum, is scheduled for 7:31 p.m. (CDT).

In addition to the special Pick-5 guarantee at Balmoral, this weekend will see The Red Mile up the weekly guarantee on its Sunday Pick-4 to $7,500. The hike is a 50-percent increase from the previous $5,000 level. The Red Mile Pick-4 is offered on races six through nine.

Free program pages for all Strategic Wagering opportunities, plus expert selections and the complete September schedule, can be found at the USTA’s handicapping page.

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