Saturday, February 4, 2012

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators, January 2012

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

For January 2012

 

 

 

 

January 2012 vs. January 2011

Indicator

January 2012

January 2011

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$818,695,886

$827,788,242

-1.10%

U.S. Purses

$65,827,045

$64,068,357

+2.75%

U.S. Race Days

315

330

-4.55%

 

 

 

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

 

 

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