Monday, November 5, 2012

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators For October 2012

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators

For October 2012

 

 

October 2012 vs. October 2011

Indicator

October 2012

October 2011

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$742,671,714

$814,256,850

-8.79%

U.S. Purses

$92,998,688

$101,499,408

-8.38%

U.S. Race Days

                          434

471

-7.86%

 

YTD 2012 vs. YTD 2011

Indicator

YTD 2012

YTD 2011

% Change

Wagering on U.S. Races*

$9,216,002,318

$9,095,511,332

+1.32%

U.S. Purses

$948,321,750

$885,634,564

+7.08%

U.S. Race Days

4,596

4,560

+0.79%

 

 

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

 

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