The action on the Meadowlands Racetrack’s signature Pick-4 wager remains strong, as during March the total pool has averaged $84,593 through the first five programs of the month.
The bet, which has a 50-cent base and low 15 per cent takeout, can reward both favourite players and those who like value, alike. On March 9, no public choices won during the sequence, which led to a payoff of $4,131, while on March 17, three chalks and a 3-1 chance combined to create a winning payout of $76.65.
Free program pages for the Pick-4 (Races 8 through 11), courtesy of TrackMaster, are available on the Meadowlands’ website (playmeadowlands.com) and in the handicapping section at ustrotting.com.
The Pick-5 (Races 3 through 7) has seen total action of at least $47,475 on four occasions during the month, and on March 9, even though favourites won the final three legs of the bet, the return was a hefty $4,429.
CRAZY CARRYOVER: The carryover for the Late 20-Cent Jackpot Super High Five, which will be offered on Race 11 Friday, is now at an industry-high $148,306. For one to rake the pot, the bet requires he or she be the only ticket holder with the winning combination.
NEW POST TIME: Effective Friday, post time at the Meadowlands moves back to the traditional 7:15 p.m.
TVG LAST CHANCE: This Saturday, TVG will hold a last-chance qualifying event as part of the World Harness Handicapping Championship.
The event requires players to make ten $10 win and place wagers on any races from the Meadowlands, Woodbine and Yonkers. The contest is open to all TVG, 4NJBets and PABets customers. New customers can sign up for an account by visiting tvg.com.
The contest will award one spot to the $75,000 WHHC, the largest tournament in the industry, on April 28 at the Meadowlands.
NTRA QUALIFIER: The Meadowlands will provide horseplayers with one of their first opportunities to qualify for the 2019 NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) with a qualifying event on Saturday.
For complete tournament information and details, click here.
(With files from the Meadowlands Racetrack)