Stronach 5 — new national Pick 5 wager — to debut
The Stronach Group will will begin offering a new national Pick 5 wager — the Stronach 5 — beginning Sept. 28. The first week will offer a guaranteed pool of $50,000 on the multi-race, multi-track wager with an industry-low 12-percent takeout. The minimum wager on the Stronach 5 will be $1. The Stronach 5 will feature races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields. If there are no tickets with five winners, the entire pool will be carried over to the next Friday. The Maryland Jockey Club will host the Stronach 5 and offer the multi-race bet as a separate wagering program.
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