by Kevin Decker, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — On Thursday, July 6,The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will offer a $20,000 total-pool guaranteefor its Pick-5 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’sStrategic Wagering Initiative. The Meadows added the “instant” guarantee afterWednesday’s Pick-5 was uncovered, resulting in a two-day carryover of$6,952.65.

In addition, Thursday’s card includes a$5,000 total-pool guarantee for the Pick-4, a regular feature of each programat The Meadows.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races 4-7)and Pick 5 (races 9-13) is 50 cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimumper-race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level must bet at leastfour tickets.

First post for Thursday’s program is 1:05p.m.