Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 5, 2018 Journalists Share Posted October 5, 2018 France Galop and Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) have partnered with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) to offer an all Grade/Group 1 Trans-Atlantic Pick 4, anchored by the G1 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from ParisLongchamp on Sunday, Oct. 7. The first cross-continental Pick 4 in NYRA’s fall series of special Pick 4 wagers, the Trans-Atlantic Pick 4 consists of the $500,000 GI Flower Bowl S. and the $400,000 GI Frizette S. both at Belmont Park and the €5-million G1 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (10:05 a.m. EST) and €500,000 G1 Qatar Prix de l’Opera (10:50 a.m. EST) from ParisLongchamp. Fox Sports will air a 90-minute telecast at 9:30 a.m. EST on Oct. 7 showing both the Arc and the Prix de l’Opera, with limited commercial interruptions made possible by Claiborne Farm. It will be hosted by Greg Wolf, with racing analysis by Maggie Wolfendale and special guest trainer Christophe Clement. Every race but the Arc is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier. NYRA will host the multi-race wager, featuring a 50-cent minimum bet with a 24% takeout rate. “This is an unprecedented endeavor and we’re happy to partner with France Galop and the PMU to combine two of the premier international races in the world with the GI Frizette and GI Flower Bowl from Belmont Park to offer this Trans-Atlantic G1 stakes wager to horseplayers,” said Martin Panza, NYRA Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. Added Olivier Delloye, Director General of France Galop, “We are grateful NYRA and FOX Sports give us the opportunity to show what we do best to American racing fans. French and American racing and breeding institutions are linked by historical, cultural and commercial bonds and we very much appreciate this special feature bet to remind us of our common background.” “Horseracing is a truly global sport and PMU is proud to partner with NYRA to launch a ground breaking new bet,” said Aymeric Verlet, International Director of the French PMU. “We believe that the Trans-Atlantic Pick 4 will inspire more cooperation and innovation between major racing nations, creating exciting and challenging betting opportunities for horseplayers.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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