On Saturday, June 2, the Meadows will introduce a daily wager called the ‘Super High 5,’ which is a winner-take-all type of bet that has generated huge jackpots and fan excitement wherever it’s been offered.
With the Super High 5, bettors must pick the first five finishers of the designated race in the exact order — but here’s the twist: The jackpot will be paid only if there is a single correct ticket, with that player taking down the entire pool. If there are no correct tickets, or if there are multiple correct tickets, holders of winning tickets will share in the consolation pool.
Each time the jackpot isn’t paid, 25 per cent of new money wagered will be carried over to the next day’s Super High 5 while 75 per cent of new money wagered will go into the consolation pool. With that format, jackpots are expected to grow quickly.
The Super High 5 will be offered on the last race of each card, provided there are at least eight wagering interests. While the Super High 5 replaces the final-race superfecta, each program at the Meadows will continue to feature a pair of total-pool guarantees — $7,500 for the Pick 4, $5,000 for the Pick 5.
First post Saturday is 1:05 p.m.
(Meadows)