by Pat McKenna
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), Keeneland and 1/ST today announce the creation of the Big 3 Pick 3, a new wager available to horseplayers on Saturday, April 6.
The unique wager will include the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino from Aqueduct Racetrack, the Grade 1, $1 million Toyota Blue Grass from Keeneland and the Grade 1, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby from Santa Anita Park. All three races are contested at nine furlongs and offer 100-50-25-15-10 Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the top-five finishers.
The Big 3 Pick 3, which includes a mandatory payout, is offered with a base wager of $3 and 19 percent takeout. The Big 3 Pick 3, which will be hosted by Aqueduct, will appear as a separate wager/track on your wagering machine or online account: Big 3 Pick 3.
For additional information please visit www.santaanita.com/big3.
America’s Day at the Races will present daily coverage and analysis of the spring meet at Aqueduct Racetrack on the networks of FOX Sports. For the complete broadcast schedule, visit https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/racing/tv-schedule.
NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform of Aqueduct Racetrack, and the best way to bet every race of the spring meet. Available to horseplayers nationwide, the NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www.NYRABets.com.
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