by Mark McKelvie, for Woobine Entertaimnent
Milton, ON — The Woodbine Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 had just a single-winning ticket Saturday (July 21)for an incredible payout of $426,370.80 (U.S.D).
American Wiggle (#6) turned in a career-best effort of 1:49.2 to win the Jackpot Hi-5 race at odds of 7-1. The winner was followed across the line by several longshots, as race-favorite Fool Me Once (#10), who was 3-2, finished ninth.
The top-five finishers from Saturday’s Jackpot Hi-5 race were as follows:
1st: #6 American Wiggle (7-1)
2nd: #1 Beach House (13-1)
3rd: #9 Bet On Brett (11-1)
4th: #3 Freddy Bear (9-1)
5th: #5 Major Hill (5-2)
The single-winning ticket cost just $3, as it was a $3 straight wager 6/1/9/3/5.
The carryover entering Saturday’s card was $476,868 and had been building since June 18. A total of $96,090 was wagered on Saturday’s Jackpot Hi-5.
The Jackpot Hi-5 wager requires horseplayers to select the top five finishers in order. The wager features a 20-cent minimum and a low takeout of 15 percent.
The Hi-5 will now start from scratch on Monday evening’s card.