by Mark McKelvie, WEG Communications

Toronto, ON — A horseplayer scored the return of a lifetime with a 20-cent wager on the Jackpot Hi-5 Monday night (March 28) at Woodbine Racetrack.

A California horseplayer made a 20-cent straight wager on the Jackpot Hi-5 and connected with the only winning ticket for a US$134,624.99 return.

The Jackpot Hi-5 race was won by the 2-1 favorite Sir Machalot, but longshots were close behind. Comeonandgetsome (13-1) finished second, while Machapelo (88-1) finished third. Single White Sock (6-1) and Sunny Beach Day (5-2) rounded out the top five.

Here are the official results of the Jackpot Hi-5 race with horse numbers and drivers:

1st-#7-Sir Machalot (2-1)–Mike Saftic
2nd-#5-Comeonandgetsome (13-1)–Phil Hudon
3rd-#8-Machapelo (88-1)–James MacDonald
4th-#2-Single White Sock (6-1)–Doug McNair
5th-#3-Sunny Beach Day (5-2)–Trevor Henry

The Jackpot Hi-5 pool had been growing since mid-February after a horseplayer won the Jackpot of $189,970 with a $252 wager.

The Jackpot Hi-5 carryover entering Monday was C$158,536.93. The US$134,624.99 winning ticket was just 20 cents of the $22,550 in new money wagered into the Jackpot Hi-5 pool Monday.

The Jackpot Hi-5 will now start from scratch on Thursday’s card of racing. Post time is 7:30 p.m.