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Grayson Grass Challenge Returns to Horseshoe Indianapolis Aug. 1

The Grayson Grass Challenge–a five-week handicapping contest to raise money for the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, returns to Horseshoe Indianapolis for the fourth time beginning Aug. 1 and continuing through Aug. 31.

Participants in the challenge submit selections on two specified races held each week at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Each contestant will be given a $500 bankroll provided by Horseshoe Indianapolis from which participants can make win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta wagers. At the end of the five weeks, all remaining bankrolls, plus winnings from the contestants will go to Grayson.

“Since its inception three years ago, the Grayson Grass Challenge has been a highlight for Horseshoe Indianapolis by attracting engagement in our races and drawing attention to the crucial work Grayson does,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of Racing for Horseshoe Indianapolis. “We are proud to sponsor this contest again and raise money for research that helps all horses.”

The field for the Grayson Grass Challenge will consist of the following handicappers: Brian Arrigoni, paddock analyst, Horseshoe Indianapolis; Ed DeRosa, vice president, Content & Product Development, Horse Racing Nation; Scott Ehlers, handicapper, Daily Racing Form; Nick Luck, international racing broadcaster; Rachel McLaughlin, racing analyst and production manager, Horseshoe Indianapolis; Ellis Starr, national racing analyst for Equibase; Jenna Otten, Caesars Entertainment Racing analyst; and Daniel Tordjman, manager, Partnerships & Sponsorships, America's Best Racing.

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is traditionally the nation's leading source of private funding for equine medical research that benefits all breeds of horses. Since 1940, the foundation has provided more than $40 million to fund more than 426 projects at 45 universities in North America and overseas. Additional information about the foundation is available at grayson-jockeyclub.org.

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Brian Arrigoni New Paddock Analyst at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino has named Brian Arrigoni as its new paddock analyst, joining “Racing Rachel” McLaughlin, on-air racing analyst and production manager, and track announcer John G. Dooley on its broadcast team to cover the 2022 Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing season.

A native of Minnesota, Arrigoni has been the paddock analyst for Canterbury Park for the past six years and has a following on social media for his picks, catering to those seeking assistance in multiple race exotic wagers. Owner of both criminal justice and political science degrees, Arrigoni serves as manager for an insurance company in Minnesota when he's not surveying races.

“Brian has quietly made a name for himself as an excellent handicapper who uses advanced wagering strategies and techniques,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis. “As our new paddock analyst, his on-camera presence will be the perfect complement to Rachel Mclaughlin and John Dooley during the upcoming racing season.”

Arrigoni will begin at Horseshoe Indianapolis when the 2022 season kicks off Tuesday, Apr. 19. He will provide daily analysis on select Thoroughbred races remotely with in-person visits on select racing days throughout the season, which runs through Nov. 23.

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On Heels of Pick 5 Success, Canterbury Adding 10 Percent Takeout, Non-Jackpot Pick 6 To Wagering Menu

Canterbury Park officials announced today that the Shakopee, Minn., racetrack's industry-low 10 percent takeout rate on the $.50 Pick 5 wager will return for the 2021 racing season and that a $1 Pick 6 wager, also with an industry-low 10 percent takeout, will be offered daily. Both the Pick 5 and Pick 6 will be traditional wagers distributing the full pool less takeout to bettors selecting the first-place horse in each leg of the wager.

In conjunction with a modified 2020 racing calendar as a result of COVID-19, Canterbury instituted the low takeout rate on a traditional Pick 5 wager at the beginning of last season, abandoning the jackpot format offered since 2017. The Pick 5 averaged $79,500 in wagers per pool in 2020 and totaled more than $4.1 million throughout the season. Both were astronomical increases over 2019 when the wager attracted an average Jackpot Pick 5 Pool of $8,366 and season-total wagering of slightly more than $550,000.

“There is no doubt that the low takeout in the Pick 5 was a factor in attracting new players to our racing product,” Canterbury's track analyst Brian Arrigoni said. “Those new players liked what they saw with our weeknight mix of turf and dirt races and solid field size and not only bet into that low-takeout pool but also found appealing wagering opportunities across other pools as well.”

The weekday-focused calendar in 2020 and the modified wagering menu resulted in record all-sources wagering of more than $68 million during the shortened 53-day season, the fewest days run at Canterbury Park since 1998. All-sources wagering increased by more than 68% as compared to 2019 when a 66-day meet was conducted. Controlling for the reduction in race days as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, daily all-sources handle increased by nearly 110% and was spurred by an increase in the average Pick 5 Pool of nearly 850%.

“I believe the Pick 6 with this low takeout will appeal both to customers that favor a more traditional Pick 6 wager and those that are looking for reduced takeout wagers. Moving away from jackpot bets is good for the horseplayer and will bring even more bettors into our pools. The $1 minimum is certain to generate strong payoffs as well as exciting carryover opportunities,” Arrigoni said.

Both of these pari-mutuel wagers require the participant to select in order the winners of consecutive races, five in the Pick 5 and six in the Pick 6, placing the bet before the first race in the series begins. In the event no tickets correctly identify all winners, 75 percent of the pool is carried over to the following racing program and 25 percent is paid as a consolation.

The 2021 season will be conducted on a Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday schedule with additional holiday racing Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 3. Post time on Sundays is 1:00 PM (CDT). Tuesday through Thursday racing begins at 5:00 PM. More information is available at www.canterburypark.com.

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