Harness: Jackpot Hi-5, reduced minimums for Red Shores

Red Shores will be offering some new betting features that will begin with the start of the meet at both Charlottetown and Summerside tracks.

Firstly, Red Shores will now be offering a Jackpot Hi5 wager during the 2021 racing season. The pool will have an industry low takeout of 15% and will have a single winner format.

The Jackpot Hi5 requires the selection of the first five finishers of the race in correct order. If there is a single winner, they will receive not only the payout from the day's current pool but also the full jackpot that has built up from previous events.

"We tested the Pentafecta at the end of our last meet and there was some interest there", said Lee Drake, Manager of Racing and Broadcast. "The single winner Jackpot format is something that will provide the potential for some big prices for the pool."

The Jackpot Hi5 pool will be offered at both Charlottetown and Summerside. The carryover will follow the two tracks to maximize the opportunities to build the carryover and create some big payouts.

In addition to this, Red Shores has also reduced the minimum bet amounts required for several pools. The Superfecta, Pick 4 and Jackpot Hi5 now all have a $0.20 minimum bet option.

The Jackpot Hi5 and the lower bet minimums will begin with the opening day program at Red Shores Charlottetown on Saturday May 8 with a first post of 6pm pm ADT / 5pm EDT. Red Shores Summerside kicks off with the season opener on Monday May 24th at 1pm ADT/12pm EDT.

For race dates, post times and live broadcast go to redshores.ca.