by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — Running Aces will offer a $100,000 guaranteed pool for the 20-cent Jackpot Pick-5 wager on the Saturday (Sept. 15) closing night program, in cooperation with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program.

The carryover pool coming into the Saturday card for the Pick-5 is $41,769.84.

This is the highest guaranteed pool in track history and adds to the richest program of harness racing in Minnesota history. Total purses on the program will exceed $400,000.

For the 2018 Night of Champions program, Running Aces has partnered with Xpressbet as a promotional sponsor, and the record-setting racing program on Saturday will also feature drawings and giveaways from both Xpressbet and Running Aces.

There is also a carryover of $1,355.86 for the 50-cent early Pick-4 wager, and there will be mandatory payouts in all pools on Saturday night.

In addition to the great championship live racing program, there will be live music, and food and drink specials offered as well. Post time for the first betting race will be 6 p.m. (CDT).