(A) The "Pentafecta" requires selection
of the first five finishers, in their exact order, for a single contest.
(B) Distribution of winnings
Option 1: The net "Pentafecta" pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in
the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(1) As a single price
pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first five
betting interests; but if there are no such wagers, then
(2) As a single price
pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four
betting interests; but if there are no such wagers, then
(3) As a single price
pool to those whose combination included, in correct sequence, the first three
betting interests; but if there are no such wagers, then
(4) As a single price
pool to those whose combination included, in correct sequence, the first two
betting interests; but if there are no such wagers, then
(5) As a single price
pool to those whose combination correctly selected the first-place betting
interest only; but if there are no such wagers, then
(6) The entire pool shall
be refunded on "Pentafecta" wagers for that contest.
(C) Distribution of winnings
Option 2: The net "Pentafecta" pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in
the following precedence, based on the official order of finish:
(1) As a single price
pool, including any applicable carryover, to those whose combination finished
in correct sequence as the first five betting interests, but if there are no
such wagers, then
(2) The net pool will be
divided into two separate pools. The major pool of the net pool shall be
retained and added to a corresponding carryover pool into the next designated
"Pentafecta" race. The remaining minor pool shall be paid as a "Pentafecta"
consolation pool, which will be equally divided among those ticket holders who
correctly select the first four betting interests, but if there are no such
wagers, then
(3) The "Pentafecta"
consolation pool will be divided among those ticket holders who correctly
select the first three interests, but if there are no such wagers, then
(4) The "Pentafecta"
consolation pool will be divided among those ticket holders who correctly
select the first two interests, but if there are no such wagers, then
(5) The "Pentafecta"
consolation pool will be divided among those ticket holders who correctly
select the first betting interest, but if there are no such wagers, then
(6) The entire net pool
shall become a carryover pool to be retained and added to the next designated
"Pentafecta" race.
(7) On the last
"Pentafecta" race on the final day of the meeting, the net pool, including any
applicable carryover shall be distributed using the method described in
paragraph (B) of this rule.
(8) Where a net pool is
divided into two separate pools in accordance with this subsection any odd
cents remaining shall be retained and added to the part of the net pool that
will be added to the corresponding carryover pool.
(D) Distribution of winnings
Option 3: The net "Pentafecta" pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in
the following precedence, based on the official order of finish:
(1) As a single price
pool, including any applicable carryover, to those whose combination finished
in correct sequence as the first five betting interests, but if there are no
such wagers, then:
(2) The entire net pool
shall be retained and added to a corresponding carryover pool into the next
designated "Pentafecta" race.
(3) On the last
"Pentafecta" race on the final day of the meeting, the net pool, including any
applicable carryover shall be distributed using the method described in
paragraph (B) of this rule.
(E) Distribution of winnings
Option 4: The net "Pentafecta" pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in
the following precedence, based on the official order of finish:
(1) As a single price
pool, including any applicable carry-over, to the holder of a unique winning
ticket whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first five betting
interests, but if there is no such unique winning ticket, then:
(2) The net pool will be
divided into two separate pools. The major pool of the net pool shall be paid
as a carryover pool into the next regularly scheduled "Pentafecta" race. The
remaining minor pool shall be paid as a "Pentafecta" consolation pool, which
will be equally divided among those ticket holders who correctly select the
first five interests, but if there are no such wagers, then
(3) The entire net pool
shall become a carryover pool into the next regularly scheduled "Pentafecta"
race.
(4) Unique winning
ticket, as used in this paragraph (E)(1) of this rule, shall be defined as
having occurred when there is one and only one winning ticket whose combination
finished in correct sequence as the first five betting interests, to be
verified by the unique serial number assigned by the totalisator company that
issued the winning ticket. In the event that there is more than one winning
ticket whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first five betting
interests, the unique winning ticket shall be deemed to not have occurred.
(5) The permit holer
shall specify the minimum monetary amount of a unique winning ticket wager
approved by the commission.
(6) A written request for
permission to distribute the "Pentafecta" carryover on a specific performance
may be submitted to the commission. The request must be for a specified date no
greater than one year from the date the request is submitted and contain
justification for the distribution, an explanation of the benefit to be
derived, and the intended date and performance for the distribution. Should the
"Pentafecta" net pool and any applicable carryover be designated for
distribution on a specified date and performance in which there is no unique
winning ticket, the entire pool shall be distributed using the method described
in paragraph (B) of this rule.
(7) A written request for
permission to transfer the "Pentafecta" carryover to another "Pentafecta" pool
operated by the same pool host may be submitted to the commission. The request
must contain justification for the transfer, including an explanation of the
benefit to be derived, a description of the method by which the pool host will
present the information to the public that identifies the racetrack(s) for
which the pool will be operated and the intended date(s) and performance(s) of
the transfer.
(8) Unless otherwise
stated in writing by the commission under paragraph (D) of this rule, on the
last "Pentafecta" race on the final day of the meeting, the net pool, including
any applicable carryover, shall be distributed using the method described in
paragraph (B) of this rule.
(F) Notwithstanding paragraphs (E)(6)
and (E)(7) of this rule, if for any other reason the "Pentafecta" carryover
must be held over to the corresponding "Pentafecta" pool of a subsequent meet,
the carryover shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the
commission. The "Pentafecta" carryover plus accrued interest shall then be
added to the net "Pentafecta" pool of the following meet on a date and
performance so designated by the commission.
(G) If fewer than five betting interests
finish and the contest is declared official, payoffs will be made based upon
the order of finish of those betting interests completing the contest. The
balance of any selection on any ticket beyond the number of betting interests
completing the contest shall be ignored. If the pools are being distributed
under paragraph (C)(1), (D)(1), or (E)(1) of this rule any previous
"Pentafecta" contests carryover will not be included in the payoff and
will be retained for the next contests carryover, and this
contests net "Pentafecta" pool will be distributed using the method
described in paragraph (B) of this rule.
(H) If there is a dead heat for first
involving:
(1) Contestants
representing five or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations
selecting the five betting interests, irrespective of order, shall share in a
profit split.
(2) Contestants
representing four betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting
the four dead heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the
fifth place betting interest shall share in a profit split.
(3) Contestants
representing three betting interests, all of the wagering combinations
selecting the three dead heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along
with the fourth place and fifth place betting interests, in correct order,
shall share in a profit split.
(4) Contestants
representing two betting interests, both of the wagering combinations selecting
the two dead heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the
third place, fourth place and fifth place betting interests, in correct order,
shall share in a profit split.
(I) If there is a dead heat for second
involving:
(1) Contestants
representing four or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations
correctly selecting the winner along with the four dead heated betting
interests shall share in a profit split.
(2) Contestants
representing three betting interests, all of the wagering combinations
correctly selecting the winner, the three dead heated betting interests,
irrespective of order, and the fifth place betting interests shall share in a
profit split.
(3) Contestants
representing two betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly
selecting the winner, the two dead heated betting interests, irrespective of
order, and the fourth place and fifth place betting interests, in correct
order, shall share in a profit split.
(J) If there is a dead heat for third
involving:
(1) Contestants
representing three or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations
correctly selecting the first two finishers, in correct order, and the three
dead heated betting interests, irrespective of order, shall share in a profit
split.
(2) Contestants
representing two betting interests, both of the wagering combinations selecting
the first two finishers, in correct order, and the two dead heated betting
interests, irrespective of order, along with the fifth place betting interest
shall share in a profit split.
(K) If there is a dead heat for fourth,
all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first three finishers, in
correct sequence, along with any two of the betting interests involved in the
dead heat for fourth, irrespective of order, shall share in a profit split.
(L) If there is a dead heat for fifth,
all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first four finishers, in
correct sequence, along with any of the betting interests involved in the dead
heat for fifth shall share in a profit split.
(M) In the event that more than one
component of a coupled entry or mutuel field finishes within the first five
positions, the first member of the coupled entry or mutuel field to finish
shall determine the position of the single betting interest. The net pool shall
be distributed to those whose selection included the coupled entry or mutuel
field and each of the other four betting interests.