Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators, May 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

For May 2010

 

May 2010 vs. May 2009

Indicator	May 2010	May 2009	% Change
Wagering on U.S. Races*	$1,261,910,423	$1,375,710,147	-8.27%
U.S. Purses	$100,203,543	$105,273,920	-4.82%
U.S. Race Days	563	598	-5.85%

 

 

YTD 2010 vs. YTD 2009

Indicator	YTD 2010	YTD 2009	% Change
Wagering on U.S. Races*	$5,049,762,873	$5,511,118,045	-8.37%
U.S. Purses	$376,607,075	$403,565,978	-6.68%
U.S. Race Days	2,044	2,194	-6.84%

 

 

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

 

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