by Mark Ratzky, publicity, Cal Expo Harness

Sacramento, CA — Cal Expo has announced that the guaranteed gross pool for the 20-cent Pick-4 on Saturdays has now been raised to $50,000, with the guaranteed pool for Friday’s Pick-4 remaining at $30,000.

The Pick-4 is one of two wagers each night at Cal Expo with a reduced 16 percent takeout rate, the other being the 50-cent Pick-5, which is offered on the first five races of each program.

“We started our guarantee at $25,000, went to $30,000, then $40,000, now $50,000,” said Cal Expo General Manager Chris Schick. “The Saturday Pick-4 guarantee equals that of The Meadowlands and Woodbine. We have now joined an exclusive club. The low 20-cent minimum, coupled with the low 16 percent takeout, have certainly proved a powerful combination.”