by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has doubled — to $15,000 — the total-pool guarantee for its Saturday (May 5) Pick-4 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.

While $7,500 Pick-4 guarantees are offered each card, The Meadows upped the ante when Wednesday’s Pick-4 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $4,997.86.

In addition, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Day program features a $5,000 total-pool guarantee for the Pick-5, $229,288 in Pennsylvania Sires Stakes and a variety of fan-centered activities, including drink and beverage specials, live music and raffles.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races four-seven) and Pick-5 (races 10-14) 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.

Special post time Saturday is 11:25 a.m.