by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has tripled — to $15,000 — the total pool guarantee for its Friday (Aug. 19) Pick-4 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.

While $5,000 Pick-4 guarantees are offered each card, The Meadows sweetened the pot when Wednesday’s Pick-4 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $3,260.17.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races four-seven) 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.

Friday’s card also features two stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters — a $159,433 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $40,000 Pennsylvania Stallion Series event — as well as Family Fun Night capped by fireworks. The program gets underway at the special post time of 5 p.m.