from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — The Pick Four pool on Saturday, Feb. 19, was the highest of the 2011 Meadowlands meet and a track record.

The $132,002 pool, which helped fuel a total handle just short of $3 million, was the highest in history for a card that did not include the Meadowlands Pace, Hambletonian or a carryover.

The Pick Four pool has averaged $87,766 through the first 20 nights of the meet with an average payout of $2,939 for a $1 wager. The $7,457 payoff on Feb. 19 was the third highest of the meet.

Higher Pick Four pool guarantees introduced this month will continue through March with $100,000 on Saturdays, $75,000 on Fridays and $50,000 on Thursdays. Offered nightly on races six through nine, the Pick Four features a low 15 percent takeout.