by Tom Kelley, publicity director, Balmoral Park

Crete, IL — Some of the top sophomore trotters in North America will descend upon Balmoral Park this Saturday night (August 23) for a pair of American-National Stakes.

In the $200,000 colt division this year’s Goodtimes Stake winner Clerk Magistrate has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite.

In the $180,000 filly division Hambletonian Oaks elimination winner Lantern Kronos is the 5-2 choice for trainer Jimmy Takter.

Pick 5 pool expected to reach $20,000 on Wednesday

Fans across the country will have a chance to take down a nice payday on Wednesday (August 20) at Balmoral Park thanks in part to an expected $20,000-plus Pick 5 pool. The popular wager was not hit on Tuesday’s card so a carryover pool of $5,742 will be added to the action on Wednesday night.

The Pick 5 is contested each racing night on races five through nine. Post time for Wednesday’s fifth race is expected to be about 8:40 p.m. (CDT).

Balmoral’s newest wager, the Super High 5, continues to grow in popularity as fans become more familiar with the bet. Last Sunday a total of $16,200 was wagered into the Super High 5 pool, which can be played for as little as ten cents. The Super High 5 takes place on race 10 each night.

Post time at Balmoral Park is 7:20 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, while the Sunday cards begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information about what’s happening at Balmoral Park call (708) 672-1414 or visit www.balmoralpark.com.