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Attendance, Handle Up as Saratoga Opens

Attendance, Handle Up as Saratoga Opens

Attendance, on-track handle, and total handle all posted gains over 2011 totals as 25,676 turned out for opening day of the 144th meeting at Saratoga Race Course July 20.

 Friday, July 20, 2012
Zia Park Purses to Increase Almost 18%

Zia Park Purses to Increase Almost 18%

Average daily purse distribution at Zia Park Racetrack will increase to more than $300,000, which should attract top racehorses from throughout the Midwest and western United States.

 Thursday, May 08, 2008
Jocks in New York Get Mount Fee Increase

Jocks in New York Get Mount Fee Increase

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) and the Jockeys' Guild have agreed to a new scale of mount fees for jockeys at tracks run by the New York Racing Association which will take effect April 2, the Guild announced in a March 8 press release.

 Saturday, March 08, 2008

Illinois Horsemen Cancel Emergency Meeting Over Hike in Jockey Fees

After refusing to support a proposed increase in jockey mount fees, horsemen in Illinois called an emergency meeting June 22 to further discuss the issue as presented by the Jockeys' Guild, then canceled the meeting.

 Friday, June 22, 2007

Philadelphia Park Increases Purses

Philadelphia Park announced a $10,000 per day purse increase.

 Tuesday, July 04, 2000