by James Witherite, Vernon Downs racing media
Punters will have an easier time aiming for a big score in
trifecta, Pick 3, and Pick 4 wagers this season at Vernon Downs, as the base
wager in all three pools has been reduced to 50¢.
“Although our export handle has increased 63% over the past three
years, we still look for avenues to increase revenue,” commented Vernon
director of racing Scott Warren. “We have received a lot of feedback
from our regular fans that attend the races live asking for the 50 cent
Trifecta back. After discussion in the off-season, we took it a step further by
changing the Pick 3 & Pick 4 wagers as well to hopefully grow the pools in
these exotic wagers and give fans more bang for their buck.”
In addition to the lower base wagers, handicappers will have a
wealth of information at their fingertips at http://www.vernondowns.com/racing/handicapping.php,
with content-driven race analysis and trip notes made available for every race
through the 90-program meet. For new fans, the How to Bet section of
the Vernon Downs website explains how to read and interpret the program, along
with some basic wagering strategies. Follow http://www.vernondowns.com/racing/racing-college.php for
more.
Opening night (Friday, April 11) post time is 6:45 p.m., and fans
will receive a Race Date T-Shirt and Schedule Magnet (while supplies
last). Longtime racecaller Jim Moran, who will enter retirement
after calling the first race of the season, will also be honored throughout the
evening. After the races, a spectacular fireworks display will grace
the skies above Central New York’s rolling hills.
Then Saturday, Vernon Downs wants to help its fans pay off their
taxes. With the April 15 Tax Deadline right
around the corner, fans will have a chance to enter a contest to win up to $500
towards their tax bill.
