Raceway launches new season
On June 3, Grand River Raceway kicked off its 10th anniversary season of live harness racing.
The raceway will stage 63 cards this season (just two less than in 2012), spanning June through October.
The half-miler will feature racing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:05pm through September.
Bettors will benefit from substantial changes to the track’s takeout rate structure. The reductions total 23.15 per cent across seven pools:
- win/place/show takeout rate reduced from 21.9% to 16.95%;
- exactor takeout rate reduced from 21.9% to 20.5%;
- daily double takeout rate reduced from 21.9% to 15%;
- pick four takeout rate reduced from 24.9% to 15%.
The track is also introducing the super hi-five wager for one select dash on each card. This wager challenges players to select the top five finishers in a race. The super hi-five takeout will be 15%.
Also new this year, is the sale of stand-alone 20 cent triactor, superfecta, pick four and super hi-five tickets.
Other promotions this season include: 10-times rewards points for triactor wagers made on-track on Grand River races all season; a $25 contest called the Tarmac Show HPI Play Of The Day offered twice a week on the Grand River Raceway Facebook page; a three per cent cash back incentive on Industry Day (Aug. 5); and a $50 bonus prize for participants in on-track handicapping wagering tournaments.
For more event information or the racing schedule visit GrandRiverRaceway.com.
