Mandatory Payout set for Pick 6 on Indiana Derby Day Wednesday

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Tuesday, July 6, 2021) — The Straight Fire 6 (Jackpot Pick 6) has been growing daily for the past two weeks. With the wager going untouched for the ninth racing day in a row, the carryover is now up to $166,573.17 and will have a mandatory payout during the 27th running of the Grade 3 $300,000 Indiana Derby at Indiana Grand Wednesday, July 7.

The Straight Fire 6 will encompass all six stakes races on the card, beginning with Race 7. The final leg of the Straight Fire 6 is the Indiana Derby in Race 12. Estimated post time to kick off the Straight Fire 6 in Race 7 is 5:30 p.m. EST.

The Straight Fire 6 offers a reduced takeout of 15 percent. It is joined by the popular Pick 5 with a near industry low takeout of 11.99 percent. The Pick 5 begins in Race 8 for the Indiana Derby racing program. A special All Stakes Pick 4 will also be offered on the final four races.

The Indiana Derby racing program begins at 2:25 p.m. Estimated post time for the final race, the Indiana Derby, is set for 8:25 p.m. The race will be complemented by several promotions, including five $1,000 Megabet Win Wagers on the Indiana Derby. Drawings for the five $1,000 win wagers will be held after Race 9 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The wagers are sponsored by the Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance.