The catch-phrase ‘Watch Wager Win’ takes on added emphasis with a new wagering profile being introduced at Hastings Racecourse for the 45-day live racing season beginning Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Effective immediately, Hastings will be offering a unique $1 minimum Pick 5 starting in Race 2 of each race date with a 100% carryover should there be no winning tickets. Also, there will be Hi-5 wagering on the last race of each card with a $0.20 and 100% carryover if there are no winning tickets.
The track offers a low 15% takeout on both the Pick 5 and Hi-5 as well as the majority of wagering pools offered including Win, Place, Show, Double, Pick 3 and Pick 4.
The season will run for 45 live racing dates, including the highly anticipated return of four popular Friday night cards this summer along with two Monday night dates during the annual Fair at the Pacific National Exhibition. The schedule includes 28 stakes races with purse money totaling $1.75 million highlighted by the 76th running of the $125,000 Grade 3 BC Derby and 58th running of the $75,000 BC Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Besides several other marquee stakes, one of the city’s most fashionable events of the summer – The Cup – is set for Saturday, July 22. It will be 13th edition of an exciting day at the races when guests dress Derby-style to enjoy premier seating and popular live music, together with special food and beverage offerings in a party atmosphere that traditionally attracts 10,000 patrons.
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