TwinSpires.com to offer wagering on Del Mar

TwinSpires.com will offer wagering on Del Mar's racing action for the first

time when the popular Southern California seaside oval opens its 37-day stand

next Wednesday.

To celebrate the arrival of the Del Mar races "Where the Surf Meets the

Turf," TwinSpires.com is offering a special "Hang 10" promotion that will offer

players a chance to share in a total prize of 10 million TwinSpires.com points

during the meet that runs through September 8. 

"TwinSpires.com is thrilled to offer wagering via Internet or phone on the

entire Del Mar meet for the first time, and we hope our massive 'Hang 10'

promotion will add to the excitement," said Jeremy Clemons, vice president of

marketing for TwinSpires.com.

"Before this year we could offer Del Mar wagering only via telephone in

selected states, so the easy availability of this great meet for our players

this summer is a real reason to celebrate. The 'Hang 10' offers a true chance

for a summer home run for TwinSpires.com players who can collect on a big Pick 4

payout and take a big share of those 10 million prize points."

The massive "Hang 10" promotion will offer a share of those 10 million prize

points to players who hit Del Mar's $500,000-guaranteed Late Pick 4 on any

Saturday during the meet. Players can earn eight shares of those points -- one

equal share for each Saturday of the meet. Only $1 Pick 4 payouts of more than

$200 will earn players a share of the 10 million point prize pool and the pool

will be divided equally among all of those qualifying winners.

Players who hit the $500,000-guaranteed Late Pick 4s but the payout is below

the $200 limit will be eligible for a VIP trip for two to Del Mar for the 2010

running of the Pacific Classic (G1). The package includes air fare and hotel

accommodations for two, $500 in cash and VIP seating for the day of the race.

Full details on the TwinSpires.com "Del Mar Hang 10" and its official rules

are available on the Web at http://www.twinspires.com/content/hangten.