Plainridge Park Pays Record $41,588 Pentafecta
A 20-cent Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta bet at the Massachusetts harness track produced the largest payout in the venue's history.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Equestrian
Plainridge Park paid a record $41,588.34 USD on the Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta on November 9, 2026, after the carryover reached $38,111 USD. The winning combination was 9/5/3/6/8, and Kevin Switzer Jr. drove four winners on the card.
Why it matters
The record payout reflects the depth of the carryover pool and the difficulty of the bet, as only three favourites from the 11 races won that day. It highlights how jackpot-style wagering can drive sustained interest in the harness meet.
The Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta paid $41,588.34 USD for a 20-cent wager, with the pool built from a $38,111 carryover. Negotiator's 1:52 winning time in the $35,211 Starter Allowance pace tied a seasonal best, though the extraction does not state how many bettors held the winning ticket.
The players
Plainridge Park
Plainridge Park is a harness racing and casino venue in Plainville, Massachusetts, and the site of the record pentafecta payout.
Kevin Switzer Jr.
Kevin Switzer Jr. is a harness racing driver who recorded a grand slam of four driving wins on the November 9, 2026 card.
Mitchell Cushing
Mitchell Cushing is a harness racing driver and trainer from Ballston Spa, New York, who drove three winners on the card.
The details
Smokin Molly won the ninth race at 4-1 odds, and Bang Ah Uey paid $54.40 to win. Negotiator tipped off cover to advance on the far turn, then pulled to the front in the stretch and held off Low Rider by a head.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Record pentafecta payout and feature race at Plainridge Park.
November 10, 2026: Racing resumes at Plainridge Park at 1 p.m.
November 24, 2026: Live harness racing meet at Plainridge Park closes.
Season Trajectory
The record payout arrives late in the live harness meet at Plainridge Park, which closes on November 24, 2026. Large carryover-driven pools like this one can shape how bettors approach the remaining weeks of the season.
Bettors planning to attend the remaining Plainridge Park cards can check the November 10 and November 24 race dates. The extraction indicates that carryover pools can grow large, which may affect how much bettors wager on exotic pools like the pentafecta.
The takeaway
Jackpot pools can grow substantially when favourites underperform, and the Plainridge Park result shows how a single carryover can produce a large payout. Bettors should weigh the odds of rarely-hit exotic wagers against their budget.
What happens next
Live harness racing at Plainridge Park resumes November 10, 2026 at 1 p.m., and the live meet closes November 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the sport, explore Equestrian coverage across Massachusetts racing.
