Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 21, 2018 Journalists Share Posted August 21, 2018 Kentucky Downs has lowered the takeout on its Pick 4 wager from 19 to 14% ahead of its upcoming boutique meeting. “We want to be known as the horseplayers’ racetrack,” said C.J. Johnsen, Kentucky Downs’ director of broadcasting and interstate wagering. “In keeping with that goal, we felt a reduction in our Pick 4 takeout was warranted. The low takeout combined with our field size and quality should boost pool sizes even more to make it one of the best and most attractive wagers in racing.” Jeff Platt, president of the Horseplayers Association of North America, was pleased by the decision. “I think that’s awesome,” said Platt. “I’m at a loss for words, it’s that awesome. The Pick 4 is hugely popular among players, insanely popular. Having a 14 % Pick 4 is huge.” Kentucky Downs will race Sept. 1, 6, 8, 9 and 13 and will offer average-daily purses of $2 million a day, as well as the highest average field sizes in North America. The track averaged 11 horses per race last year. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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