Del Mar limits computer-assisted wagering for win pools

Del Mar will close access by computer-assisted wagering players to its win pools at two minutes prior to the off time for each race, beginning with Thursday’s card.

“This is part of an overall effort to ensure an optimal wagering experience for fans on track, at simulcast locations and those playing via our advanced deposit wagering partners,” Del Mar president Josh Rubinstein said. “We had taken steps to encourage CAW players to process their win wagers earlier in the cycle, but it has become clear that we need to take additional measures. We will continue to do our best to create a racing and wagering product that appeals to all segments of the horseplayer market.”

Del Mar officials indicated that the new measure is a response to multiple late odds changes over the first seven days of racing at the track’s summer meeting.

Del Mar's calendar this week features Saturday's Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch for 3-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles.