Scioto: New guaranteed Pick 8 added to wagering menu

Live racing returns to Eldorado Scioto Downs Thursday, May 12 at 3:15 p.m. The first draw is now complete and of note is a new Pick-8 wager, starting in race 2.

The wager will have a guaranteed pool of $25,000, backed by a partnership between Scioto Downs and the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association (OHHA).

"It is a unique wager that I don't believe we have ever seen in harness racing," said Gabe Prewitt, Caesar's Director of Racing. "In a sport that routinely has a 40+% of winning favorites, the guarantee allows fans to have a shot at a home run score if they are successful."

The $1.00 minimum wager with 15% takeout will have a 50% carryover net pool into the following day with a 50% consolation payout to best ticket.

The Superfecta, Super High Five, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5, will continue to have 100% carryover net pool into the next race with those wagers. The $.20 Player's Pick 5 has the lowest track takeout at 14%.

Opening day, with a 15-race program, will have a Pick 4 starting in races 1 & 10; the Pick 8 starting in race 2; a Pick 3 starting in races 3, 7 and 12 and a Super High Five in races 4, 9 & 15.

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Free programs will be available for each live racing day the evening after scratch time here. Program pages will also be available for all qualifying cards.

The 90-day live racing season starting on Thursday, May 12 will continue through Saturday, September 17. All live racing days will have a 3:15 p.m. first post. A complete racing schedule can be found here.

For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.

-edited release (Scioto)