MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For April 2014
April 2014 vs. April 2013
Indicator | April 2014 | April 2013 | % Change |
Wagering on U.S. Races* | $812,595,067 | $865,102,137 | -6.07% |
U.S. Purses | $79,688,690 | $82,030,066 | -2.85% |
U.S. Race Days | 355 | 380 | -6.58% |
YTD 2014 vs. YTD 2013
Indicator | YTD 2014 | YTD 2013 | % Change |
Wagering on U.S. Races* | $3,370,084,711 | $3,477,047,233 | -3.08% |
U.S. Purses | $294,617,289 | $300,235,050 | -1.87% |
U.S. Race Days | 1,327 | 1,355 | -2.07% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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