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Live and Export Handle Increase at Pimlico

The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico, posting average wagering figures which were 9% higher than the 2011 spring meet. The average daily handle went from $4.72 million to $5.17 million.

Ramseys Scratch Out Eclipse as Top Owner

Ken and Sarah Ramsey won their second Eclipse Award as leading owner, having picked up their first in 2004 when they campaigned top older horses Kitten's Joy and Roses in May.

Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

For the second year in a row, Ramon Dominguez topped the 2011 national jockey standings with more than $20 million in earnings. Todd Pletcher once again led all trainers in the United States.

Thistledown Posts 10% Gains for 2011

Despite offering two fewer days of live racing, Thistledown finished its 2011 racing year with a 10% gain in all-sources wagering on its live product compared to 2010.

Staking Claims - Midwest Thoroughbreds

Midwest Thoroughbreds took Churchill Downs' top owner title.

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Tampa Bay Numbers Increase Again

For the second year in a row, Tampa Bay Downs concluded its meet with a record set for co-mingled all-sources handle.

Average Daily Wagering Improves at Hawthorne

Management at Hawthorne Race Course attributed improved weather, a schedule change, and larger fields for increased average daily wagering during the fall 2010 meet at the Chicago-area track.

64 Pre-Entered For July 24 Claiming Crown

There were 64 horses pre-entered for the 12th annual Claiming Crown, which will be contested at Canterbury Park July 24.

All-Source Handle Improves at Tampa Bay

Despite declines in on-track handle and attendance, the 84th season of live racing at Tampa Bay Downs concluded May 2, with the Oldsmar, Fla., track reporting a 5.16% increase in average daily all-source handle.

O'Connell, Ness Tie for Tampa Training Title

Kathleen O'Connell and Jamie Ness tied atop the trainer standings with 51 victories apiece as the 2009-2010 Tampa Bay Downs season came to a close May 2.

Median Rises at F-T Texas Sale; Gross Plunges

Reduced to a one-day sale, the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling auction posted a gross that was down significantly Aug. 31 at Lone Star Park. Under last year's two-day format, 443 horses were cataloged, but only 319 were offered this year, contributing to a 43.9% decline in the gross, from $3,369,700 to $1,889,400. The buy-back rate rose from 36.6% in 2008 to 42%, with only 185 head selling. While the median increased to $5,000 from $4,500, the average dipped from $11,992 to $10,213, a 14.8% decline.