The weather may be colder than cold in the northeast, but the wagering has been heating up at the Meadowlands Racetrack, especially when it comes to the Jackpot Super Hi-5.

The fifth race on Thursday night features a Jackpot pool with a carryover of $23,438.55, while the last race Jackpot carryover has grown to a robust $123,872.48. Both wagers are offered with a 20-cent minimum and feature an industry-low eight per cent takeout rate. Even if the jackpot is not hit, 75 per cent of the net pool will be paid out each night.

In addition to the Jackpot Hi-5, the ‘big-three’ in terms of guaranteed pools will be found in their customary places on the Meadowlands’ program.

The 50-cent Pick 5 will kick off the card in Race 1, with an average pool of over $52,000. The 50-cent Early Pick 4 gets underway in Race 3, with a $50,485 average pool to its credit.

Last, but certainly not least, the 50-cent Late Pick 4, which commences in Race 7, features an average pool of over $72,000.

First-race post time for the Thursday program is 7:15 p.m.

(Meadowlands)