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Handle Up Slightly, Purses Drop in April

Wagering on United States racing in April registered a small year-over-year gain, but purses were down from April in 2012, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase May 5.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
March Wagering Down Slightly From 2012

March Wagering Down Slightly From 2012

Commingled pari-mutuel handle for March was $983,428,969, down only 0.11% from the same month in 2012, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase April 4.

 Thursday, April 04, 2013

Handle, Purses, Race Days Decline in February

Pari-mutuel wagering, purses, and race days all declined in February compared with the same month in 2012, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase March 4.

 Monday, March 04, 2013

Handle Down, Purses Increase in January

Wagering on United States races dropped 2.02% in January when compared with the same month in 2012, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase Feb. 4.

 Monday, February 04, 2013
Total Handle Up for First Time Since 2006

Total Handle Up for First Time Since 2006

Despite a slight decline in wagering in December, total pari-mutuel handle on United States racing in 2012 was up 0.96%, the first increase since 2006, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Saturday, January 05, 2013
Key Economic Indicators Declined in October

Key Economic Indicators Declined in October

With the number of U.S. race days in October down 7.86% from the comparable month a year ago, wagering on U.S. races fell 8.79%, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators from Equibase Company.

 Monday, November 05, 2012
Another Solid Month for U.S. Wagering, Purses

Another Solid Month for U.S. Wagering, Purses

Racing continues to show some growth in 2012. In September, handle on U.S. races improved 2.6% and purses were up 13.77%.

 Thursday, October 04, 2012

July Pari-Mutuel Handle, Purses Decline

Pari-mutuel handle remained slightly ahead of last year even though it was down 7.37% in July when compared with the same month in 2011, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase.

 Monday, August 06, 2012
Purses, Handle Show Solid March Gains

Purses, Handle Show Solid March Gains

Purses and pari-mutuel handle on Thoroughbred races continued a solid rebound in March with a slight increase in race days, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase.

 Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Mild February Aids Solid Handle Increase

Mild February Aids Solid Handle Increase

Unseasonably warm weather in February no doubt contributed to a 7.60% increase in wagering on United States races.

 Monday, March 05, 2012
Handle Still Down in U.S. as Purses Improve

Handle Still Down in U.S. as Purses Improve

National handle on Thoroughbred racing continued to decline in November, though the dip is not nearly as pronounced as it was a year ago at this time.

 Sunday, December 04, 2011

Purses Up But Handle Down for October

Purses were up but pari-mutuel handle was down in October, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released Nov. 5 by Equibase.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Handle Down, But Purses Up in September

Handle Down, But Purses Up in September

For the month of September, pari-mutuel handle continued to decline, but a considerable increase in purses provided a silver lining, according to the latest Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
August Not Kind to U.S. Handle and Purses

August Not Kind to U.S. Handle and Purses

After a solid rebound in July, pari-mutuel handle and purses declined substantially in August, according to the latest Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News

Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News

There was good news and bad news March 4 when Equibase released its monthly report on Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Friday, March 04, 2011
Purses Up Bit In January But Handle Off 9.7%

Purses Up Bit In January But Handle Off 9.7%

United States purses increased slightly in January year-over-year despite a reduction in racing days, but pari-mutuel handle on U.S. races dropped almost 10%.

 Friday, February 04, 2011
Declines in U.S. Wagering, Purses Continue

Declines in U.S. Wagering, Purses Continue

Wagering, purses and race days in United States Thoroughbred racing continued a downward spiral in November compared to one year ago, according to the latest available data.

 Saturday, December 04, 2010

Handle, Purses, Race Days Down in October

Wagering and purses for Thoroughbred racing declined again in October, in part because of a decrease of 61 race days from the same month in 2009.

 Friday, November 05, 2010
Handle Down, But Decline Not as Severe

Handle Down, But Decline Not as Severe

Total pari-mutuel handle on United States racing through September 2010 was about $700 million behind the figure for the same period in 2009, according to the latest Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Indicators: Handle Off $100 Million in August

Indicators: Handle Off $100 Million in August

Pari-mutuel handle was off by about $100 million in August compared with the same month in 2009, yet another indication any rebound will take longer than some in the industry imagined.

 Friday, September 03, 2010
Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Total handle for June is down 5.82% while purses and race days fall 1.21% and 3.23%, respectively.

 Sunday, July 04, 2010

Economic Indicators Down, But Leveling a Bit

Pari-mutuel handle, purses, and race days all declined in May compared with the same month in 2009, according to the latest Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Friday, June 04, 2010
Handle, Purse Declines Not as Bad in April

Handle, Purse Declines Not as Bad in April

Pari-mutuel handle and purses for April 2010 didn't approach the levels of the same month two years ago, but the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released May 4 could reflect a slowing of the erosion.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Handle, Purses Down; Some Improvement Seen

Handle, Purses Down; Some Improvement Seen

Wagering on United States races was down 10.35% for the first three months of 2010 when compared with the same period a year ago, but handle in March rebounded considerably from a month earlier.

 Monday, April 05, 2010
Handle, Purses Hit Hard by Drop in Race Days

Handle, Purses Hit Hard by Drop in Race Days

A steep drop in the number of race days contributed to double-digits declines in pari-mutuel handle and purses in February.

 Thursday, March 04, 2010

Handle, Purses Down Double Digits in January

Pari-mutuel handle in January 2009 was down only 1.56% from the same month in 2008, but this year, it took a substantial double-digit hit.

 Thursday, February 04, 2010

Still No Signs of Life for Total U.S. Handle

Pari-mutuel handle on United States racing continued its decline in August despite the country's two premier summer meets at Del Mar and Saratoga.

 Friday, September 04, 2009

Handle, Purses, Race Days Decline in May

Pari-mutuel handle, purses, and race days all declined in May compared with the same month in 2008, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released June 4.

 Thursday, June 04, 2009
February Handle Down 11.6% From 2008

February Handle Down 11.6% From 2008

Wagering on United States races in February totaled $999,815,818, down 11.63% from $1,131,333,323 the same month a year earlier despite a 3.38% increase in the number of racing days.

 Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Total U.S. Handle Lowest in a Decade

Total U.S. Handle Lowest in a Decade

Hampered by a 20.3% drop in total handle in December, wagering in the United States declined 7.2% in 2008 to record the lowest overall total in a decade.

 Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Total Handle, Purses Decline in November

Total Handle, Purses Decline in November

Wagering on Thoroughbred races fell almost 10% in November compared with November 2007, Equibase reported Dec. 3 in its monthly "Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators." Purses dropped more than 2%, but race days increased more than 5%.

 Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Handle Declines, But Purses Remain Steady

Pari-mutuel handle on Thoroughbred racing in the United States and Canada was down 3.8% in the second quarter of 2005, though purses dipped less than 1% for the quarter, according to the latest "Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators."

 Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Delaware Park Adds Five Racing Days to Season

Delaware Park has added five days to this season's schedule.

 Wednesday, August 21, 2002