In an unusual incident on Tuesday, Sept. 6, a horse reported to betting outlets as a scratch for 40 minutes prior to the start of a pick four sequence at Mountaineer Park was later unscratched after betting was closed and allowed to race.

Remarkably, all pick four bets placed were paid to the actual results.

“There are some similarities to the Modern Games (Ire) incident from last year's Breeders' Cup,” said TIF Executive Director Patrick Cummings, “and it proves that wagering rules are in desperate need of an update for the protection of customers.”

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