Presque Isle, Parx team up again for multi-race wagers
Parx Racing and Presque Isle Downs are bringing back the Pennsylvania Pick 4 and Keystone Daily Double wagers for their second consecutive year.
The two-day Pennsylvania Pick 4, hosted by Presque Isle Downs, once again will feature four premier stakes races between the two tracks on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. Notable races include the Presque Isle Mile Stakes and Masters Stakes (G2) at Presque Isle and the Cotillion (G1) and Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx. The Pennsylvania Pick 4 has a minimum bet of 50 cents and a reduced takeout rate of 15%,.
The Keystone Daily Double once again will connect two marquee races, the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes and the Pennsylvania Derby. The Keystone Daily Double requires a minimum bet of $1 and also will feature a reduced takeout rate of 15%.
The Presque Isle Mile and Masters Stakes will be held Sept. 19, with first post starting at 5:00 p.m., EDT. The Cotillion and Pennsylvania Derby will take place Sept. 20, with a special first post time of 11:05 a.m. EDT.
“Last year’s debut was a tremendous success, and the fans absolutely loved it,” Parx chief operating officer Joe Wilson said. “We can’t wait to do it again in 2025 and bring even more excitement to Pennsylvania racing.”