The coast-to-coast Pick 5 has been exceeding expectations with strong payoffs, averaging 342% of the parlay through 19 pools. This outperforms the average Pick 5 payoffs for all tracks last year, making it a valuable wager for bettors. The coast-to-coast payoffs are consistently good due to factors such as the low 15% takeout, $1 base wager, and the inclusion of multiple tracks or non-consecutive races which are less attractive to computer wagering teams.

Analysis at HRN has shown that cross-country Pick 5 and turf Pick 3 wagers, as well as two-day wagers like a two-day Pick 6, tend to pay well. The coast-to-coast Pick 5 is available Friday through Sunday each week, providing an opportunity for bettors to take a shot at potentially lucrative payoffs. The sequences for the coast-to-coast Pick 5 on Friday and Saturday are listed for those interested in participating in the wager.