Officials with Hawthorne Race Course have announced that the track will begin to offer a pair of guaranteed pools, effective this week.

Hawthorne and the United States Trotting Association have teamed up to offer guaranteed pools in a pair of Pick 4 wagers at the track, effective this Thursday, June 2.

Guaranteed pools for the Late Pick 4 at Hawthorne will be offered every Thursday and Sunday. On Thursdays, the guarantee in the Late Pick 4 pool will be $15,000, covering Races 8-11. On Sundays, the guarantee in the Late Pick 4 pool will be $20,000, covering Races 7-10.

At Hawthorne, the Pick 4 wagers carry a 50-cent minimum wager and a low 15 per cent takeout.

(With files from Hawthorne)