Truro Raceway announced on Monday, March 13 that it will introduce a Pick 5 wager with the lowest takeout in Canada in 2023 for its upcoming season.

Truro Raceway's new Pick 5 will have a low 12 per cent takeout and the wager will begin in the first race of the cards. The Nova Scotia oval will also reduce the minimum wager on its Pick 5 from $1 last season to 20 cents in 2023.  The Canadian Pari-mutuel Agency (CPMA) has given the racetrack it’s approval of the wager.

“Truro Raceway wanted to make a statement to bettors, both in the Maritimes and across Canada, that we’d like you to give Truro Raceway’s product a chance and, in exchange, we’ll give you as much value as we can," said Steve Fitzsimmons, the track's new General Manager. "This Pick 5 pool is three per cent lower than any other racetrack in Canada offers and we hope it entices people to support a small racetrack that is giving our all to improve.” 

Truro Raceway has 26 race dates in 2023, with its season set to kick off on Sunday, May 7. Post time is 1 p.m. Atlantic time or 12 noon Eastern time. 

(With files from Truro Raceway)