Standardbred Canada's Bet Canadian best bet and longshot picks for Thursday, December 22 are now available

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According to SC data, through Wednesday, December 21, the total amount wagered on Canadian harness racing year-to-date is at $424.8 million, off 0.62 percent (or $2.6 million) from the 2010 total of $427.4 million Until the end of the month, SC will offer daily picks and free past performance programs for all Canadian tracks. Our goal is to help stimulate wagering and bolster the handle on the Canadian product.

For the final two weeks of 2011, Standardbred Canada is encouraging the industry, its fans and horseplayers, when given the choice, to "Bet Canadian." Visit the Bet Canadian page for daily picks and past performance programs.