Riggins Racing is certainly no stranger to success at the highest levels, but with his barn not being as active as it had been in the past, we have been unable to talk about him winning major races at the same frequency. He’s had plenty of reason to celebrate thus far in his return, and now in the Ballerina, he can do a little dancing as well, because he’s clinched another spot in the BC.

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The biggest day of the SAR meet is upon us, and while the crowd will file in to watch the Travers, they will get treated to multiple Grade 1 races, some of which have major BC implications. The Ballerina is on the undercard, but it has plenty riding on it, as it is a “win and you’re in” race for the BC Fillies and Mares Sprint.

Heading into the DMR Oaks, Raw And Real had been a horse that knew how to find her way to the winner’s circle, taking half of her twelve career starts. She was coming off of a win in the Lake George, and seemed to be one of the top choices in the field.