Gulfstream Park's Rainbow 6 Jackpot Soars Past $100K This Saturday!

Cutler Bay, Florida, USA - Gulfstream Park is buzzing with excitement as the 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot is expected to reach a staggering $4.5 million by Sunday’s mandatory payout. Just last week, the jackpot went unsolved for three consecutive racing days following a hit of $143,445.12, illustrating just how unpredictable this thrilling betting option can be. The weekend promises to be packed with thrilling action as races are set to take place across two days, and it seems everyone will be keeping an eye on the odds.

This weekend, a variety of races will play into the Rainbow 6 sequence covering Races 6 through 11. Notably, the $75,000 Not Surprising stakes in Race 7 and the $75,000 Martha Washington in Race 9 will catch the eyes of many. „Classic of Course,“ trained by Patrick Biancone, stands out as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in the Not Surprising. This three-year-old has shown promise, previously winning the Cutler Bay at Gulfstream but falling off the board in the American Turf (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Mandatory Payout and Exciting Races

The Rainbow 6 hasn’t just been a spectator sport; it’s been a challenge too! The jackpot has gone unsolved for a whopping 11 consecutive racing days, including a previous payout of $121,198.50 on May 21. With a carryover pool of $558,781.56 going into Sunday, the excitement only ramps up as Race 5 kicks off the festivities at 2:51 p.m. EDT. This race features a turf claiming event tailored for three-year-old fillies or mares that have never won two races.

Expect notable entries like „I Love Venezuela“ and „Down in the Bayou“ in this opening race. Following that, Race 6 will present a maiden special weight for sprightly three-year-old fillies sprinting six furlongs, with „Reputation“ taking center stage as the 9-5 favorite. The races don’t stop there; Race 7 showcases eight older horses in a seven-furlong claiming sprint, where „Thought“ will lead the charge.

For those looking for versatility, Race 8 will highlight an optional claiming allowance for three-year-old fillies on the grass, boasting 12 entrants. The stakes continue to rise with Race 9, another optional claiming allowance set for fillies and mares aging 3 and up, racing 1 1/8 miles on the Tapeta. Finally, Race 10 is scheduled for a maiden special weight over 7 1/2 furlongs on the grass, drawing in 10 three-year-old fillies, including four newcomers. Talk about a full card!

How It Works

What makes the Rainbow 6 particularly enticing is the way the payout system works. The jackpot is only paid out when a single unique ticket with all six winners is sold. If luck does not favour bettors with that unique ticket, 70% of the day’s pool is awarded to those with the most winners, while the remaining 30% gets added to the jackpot pool.

With there’s something to be said for the thrill of horse racing, this weekend at Gulfstream Park promises both excitement and opportunity. Mark your calendars for the weekend’s races, and keep your eyes on the odds—it may just be your lucky day!

As noted, Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow 6 jackpot pool is on an upward trend, and betting aficionados are gearing up for a potentially monumental payday. To stay updated, check insights from Yahoo Sports and Horse Racing Nation. Don’t miss out on the action!