MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For May 2014
May 2014 vs. May 2013
| Indicator | May 2014 | May 2013 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $1,211,786,462 | $1,200,784,323 | 0.92% |
| U.S. Purses | $112,355,667 | $104,009,718 | 8.02% |
| U.S. Race Days | 524 | 511 | 2.54% |
YTD 2014 vs. YTD 2013
| Indicator | YTD 2014 | YTD 2013 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $4,582,091,932 | $4,677,831,556 | -2.05% |
| U.S. Purses | $406,983,347 | $404,244,768 | 0.68% |
| U.S. Race Days | 1,853 | 1,866 | -0.70% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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