National handle in August dipped versus that of a year ago, as did the number of starters, in our HandleTrak report.
The Breeders’ Cup and Equibase have announced the launch of a new service, providing subscribers free daily email updates on Breeders’ Cup horses and races.
Handle, purses, and race days all grew in May 2014 versus a year ago, but overall the picture was decidedly mixed.
Thoroughbred racing’s 2014 economic indicators continued to lag behind 2013 through an April that saw 6.5 percent fewer race days.
Through the first two months of the year, Thoroughbred racing’s economic indicators for 2014 lag behind those of 2013.
Wagering on races run in the United States was flat in January 2014 versus a year ago, as were the purses paid. But the number of racedays grew.