by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications

Columbus, OH — There will be increased guarantees Friday and Saturday at two Chicago-area tracks as part of the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.

On Friday night (Nov. 18) at Maywood Park there is a $15,000 guaranteed Pick-4 pool. The Pick-4 has been moved to races seven through 10 and includes the Abe Lincoln, Cinderella and Windy City Pace stakes.

Approximate post time for the first leg of the Pick-4, race seven, is 9:10 p.m. (CST) and free program pages, courtesy of TrackMaster, can be found here.

On Saturday (Nov. 19) at Balmoral Park there will be a $20,000 guaranteed Pick-5 pool thanks to a $4,397 carryover. The Pick-5 is races two through six. Approximate post time is 7:31 p.m. (CST) for the first leg of Saturday’s Pick-5 at Balmoral.

Balmoral also will have its usual $20,000 guaranteed Pick-4 on races 10 through 14.

Free program pages for the Balmoral races, as well as all Strategic Wagering opportunities, will be available through the USTA’s handicapping page.

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