MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For April 2011
April 2011 vs. April 2010
| Indicator | April 2011 | April 2010 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $927,312,062 | $1,002,210,557 | -7.47% |
| U.S. Purses | $84,889,723 | $82,099,126 | +3.40% |
| U.S. Race Days | 400 | 433 | -7.62% |
YTD 2011 vs. YTD 2010
| Indicator | YTD 2011 | YTD 2010 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $3,476,317,551 | $3,787,563,372 | -8.22% |
| U.S. Purses | $289,559,755 | $276,430,382 | +4.75% |
| U.S. Race Days | 1,429 | 1,481 | -3.51% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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