MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For July 2012
July 2012 vs. July 2011
| Indicator | July 2012 | July 2011 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $925,447,361 | $999,046,849 | -7.37% |
| U.S. Purses | $107,793,727 | $110,707,102 | -2.63% |
| U.S. Race Days | 557 | 589 | -5.43% |
YTD 2012 vs. YTD 2011
| Indicator | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $6,582,833,844 | $6,525,073,914 | +0.89% |
| U.S. Purses | $630,361,877 | $593,182,345 | +6.27% |
| U.S. Race Days | 3,085 | 3,070 | +0.49% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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