by Nicole Kraft, communications director, USTA

Columbus, OH — A great source of untapped harness racing interest — and handle — are the potential fans that visit racetracks in group events, come to play the slots, or are visiting county fairs, but they may find the process of selecting a horse and making a wager quite intimidating.

The U.S. Trotting Association, in conjunction with TrackMaster, is debuting a new handicapping product, “Off to the Races!” designed to help these special groups share in the excitement of harness racing.

The product, which is based on official past performance data supplied by the USTA, offers basic advice about handicapping, and then goes into detail by offering selections for every race on the card — including suggested betting strategies. And, it also suggests possible bets based upon whether the fan wants to take more or less of a risk when wagering.

For more information about “Off to the Races!” contact the USTA’s Racetrack Support Department at 614.224.2291, ext. 4.