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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Calx1 - CAL EXPO INCREASES PURSES

Beginning with the Friday, May 4 program, Cal Expo is increasing purses across the board by 25 percent. The increases will remain in effect through the end of the current meeting in June.

In addition, the Friday and Saturday Late Pick 4 guarantees were also recently increased and now feature a $20,000-guaranteed gross pool. All Pick 4’s here at Cal Expo also come with a reduced 15 percent takeout rate. On Friday, there is a 0% takeout on winning Late Pick 4 wagers made on track or at Twinspires.com, while the Saturday Late Pick 4 will be broadcast on TVG.