Germantown, MD – A Montgomery County man won $62,576 after placing a Racetrax superfecta box bet built around a long-odds horse combination recommended by a friend.
He wagered the combination of horses 9, 10, 11, and 12 during a visit to Gaithersburg on November 7.
The bet hit when the race finished 12, 9, 10, 11.
Key Points
- Germantown resident won $62,576 on a Racetrax 10-cent superfecta box
- Bet covered all permutations of horses 9, 10, 11, and 12
- Winner plans to donate a portion of the prize to those in need
The player placed the wager at My Dollar & More on North Frederick Avenue after recalling advice from a friend who once claimed success betting the same long-shot group of horses.
The 10-cent superfecta box covered every possible finishing order among the four horses, producing a $4.80 total bet.
When the horses crossed the line in one of the covered permutations, the payout was triggered.
Winner stunned by result
The player learned of the win later that day after checking the results on the Maryland Lottery app.
He said the outcome surprised him, noting he had never previously played the combination in this exact format.
The prize marks one of the larger Racetrax payouts reported in the region this month.
Winnings directed toward helping others
The man, an engineer, said he plans to use his winnings to assist those in need.
He emphasized that the prize offers an opportunity to support charitable efforts he values.
My Dollar & More will receive a $625 retailer bonus, equal to 1% of the prize value, for selling a winning ticket worth $10,000 or more.