by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications

Columbus, OH — Harrah’s Chester and the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program are offering a $20,000 guaranteed exacta pool for today’s $500,000 Ben Franklin Pace. Estimated post time for the race, No. 12 on the card, is 4:20 p.m.

Also, the Sunday Pick-4 guarantee at Chester, races 7 through 10, has been increased to $7,500 beginning today.

Free past performances for today’s Pick-4 and the Ben Franklin can be found here, courtesy of TrackMaster.

Balmoral Park will offer two guaranteed pools on Sunday. The Pick-5 starts on race 2 and has a 50 cent minimum wager. There is a carryover of $3,611 and the USTA and Balmoral have made an instant guarantee of $15,000 for the Pick-5 pool tonight. Post time for race 2 is 8:30 p.m. (EDT).

The Pick-4 starts on race 7 and will immediately follow the conclusion of the Pick-5. The Sunday Pick-4 guaranteed pool is $25,000 with a low takeout of 15 percent. The Pick-4 has a one dollar minimum bet and consists of the final four races. The final leg of the Pick-4 will offer 10 cent High 5 wagering. Post time for race 7 is approximately 10:25 p.m. (EDT).

Information regarding the Strategic Wagering program can be found on the USTA’s handicapping page. Expert selections and links to free past performances are available.

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