07/28/2010

Woodbine conditions

Rain began to fall around 6 p.m., and there's a mild west wind. The portable rail on the turf is in lane 2, and the course is firm for the time being. The Pick 6 carryover is $2,721. The guaranteed pool for the Pick 4, which begins on race 4, is $75K.
Ron Gierkink
By Ron Gierkink
Jul 28, 2010 6:09:37 PM | Woodbine

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