Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators, March 2012

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

For March 2012

 

 

March 2012 vs. March 2011

Indicator

March 2012

March 2011

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$984,364,716

$899,283,536

+9.46%

U.S. Purses

$87,988,508

$78,290,581

+12.39%

U.S. Race Days

394

387

+1.81%

 

YTD 2012 vs. YTD 2011

Indicator

YTD 2012

YTD 2011

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$2,687,209,061

$2,548,748,643

+5.43%

U.S. Purses

$224,808,306

$204,670,112

+9.84%

U.S. Race Days

1,041

1,029

+1.17%

 

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

 

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