MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For September 2013
September 2013 vs. September 2012
| Indicator | September 2013 | September 2012 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $777,628,625 | $794,252,045 | -2.09% |
| U.S. Purses | $110,958,980 | $107,858,221 | 2.87% |
| U.S. Race Days | 476 | 500 | -4.80% |
YTD 2013 vs. YTD 2012
| Indicator | YTD 2013 | YTD 2012 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $8,464,689,384 | $8,473,820,471 | -0.11% |
| U.S. Purses | $857,863,655 | $855,322,785 | 0.30% |
| U.S. Race Days | 4,040 | 4,162 | -2.93% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
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