MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For August 2012
August 2012 vs. August 2011
| Indicator | August 2012 | August2011 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $1,096,240,662 | $981,964,336 | +11.64% |
| U.S. Purses | $117,103,024 | $96,430,436 | +21.44% |
| U.S. Race Days | 576 | 527 | +9.30% |
YTD 2012 vs. YTD 2011
| Indicator | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $7,679,078,559 | $7,507,038,250 | +2.29% |
| U.S. Purses | $747,464,841 | $689,612,781 | +8.39% |
| U.S. Race Days | 3,662 | 3,597 | +1.81% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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