by Gabe Prewitt, for Pompano Park
Pompano Beach, FL — Although two horses were covered heading into the final leg of the 50-cent Pick-5 on Sunday (Jan. 7) at Pompano, no one had the 8-1 second choice, River Sport, with the mild upsetter, creating a $6,255 carryover into Monday night’s (Jan. 8) card.
Track officials, in conjunction with the USTA Strategic Wagering Program, have placed an instant guarantee of $20,000 on the total pool Monday night. The Pick-5 begins in race one.
Fans will also enjoy a single-night carryover of $1,098 in the 50-cent Pick-6 beginning on race three, and a $66,515 carryover into the 20-cent Jackpot Hi-Five featured on the finale.
Sunday night’s all sources handle eclipsed the three-quarter million dollar mark for the first time this season, with a total of $754,675 wagered on the 10-race program.
Live racing continues at the Isle Casino Pompano Park five nights per week, with a first post of 7:20 p.m. every Saturday through Wednesday.