by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has doubled — to $10,000 — the total-pool guarantee for its special Thursday (May 31) Pick- 5 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.

While $5,000 Pick-5 guarantees are offered each card, The Meadows sweetened the pot when Wednesday’s Pick-5 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $3,407.11.

In addition, Thursday’s card includes a $7,500 total-pool guarantee for the Pick-4, also a regular feature of each program at The Meadows.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races four-seven) and Pick-5 (races eight-12) is 50 cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimum per-race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level must bet at least four tickets.

First post Thursday is 1:05 p.m.