Calder Sets Handle Record on 'Summit of Speed' Card
Updated: Monday, July 15, 2002 11:27 AM
Posted: Monday, July 15, 2002 11:27 AM
The combined mutuel handle of $8,883,212 at Calder Saturday for the "Summit of Speed" program was an all-time record for the Calder meet. The amount bet on the 13-race card eclipsed the previous single day record of $8,878,346 set on Oct. 13, 2001, "Festival of the Sun" day.
The guaranteed $250,000 Pick 4 wager on four stakes on the Saturday Calder card took in $465,998 in wagers. The 7-5-8-4 combination paid $244.40.
"We're extremely pleased with today's results," said Calder president Ken Dunn. "The build-up for this day has been just incredible. You could feel the anticipation here all week long. The quality of horses competing in these races speaks volumes about the Summit of Speed concept. The word is definitely out among the racing community and the fans as well."
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