Thursday, March 4, 2010

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators, February 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

For February 2010

 

February 2010 vs. February 2009

Indicator

February 2010

February 2009

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$869,807,865

$999,805,298

-13.00%

U.S. Purses

$56,960,519

$65,795,877

-13.43%

U.S. Race Days

298

359

-16.99%

 

 

YTD 2010 vs. YTD 2009

Indicator

YTD 2010

YTD 2009

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$1,786,891,460

$2,042,337,361

-12.51%

U.S. Purses

$120,534,613

$136,463,343

-11.67%

U.S. Race Days

644

735

-12.38%

 

 

* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.

 

Contact: Rhonda Norby, Marketing and Communications Manager, (859) 224-2856

 

 


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