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Wagering on U.S. races was up 2.6 percent in September of this year compared to the same month last year, while purses shot up 13.8 percent, according to figures released on Thursday by Equibase.
The jump in betting, from $774.4 million last September to $794.5 million this September, was accompanied by a 1.4 percent increase in race days. Per race day, handle was $1.59 million during the month, compared to $1.57 million last September, an increase of 1.3 percent.
Total purse distribution during the month was $107.5 million, up from $94.5 million. Purses at U.S. racetracks are heavily subsidized by revenues from casinos, and the number this September was bolstered by purse increases at Saratoga and Belmont Park that kicked in late last year after a casino opened at Aqueduct racetrack.
For the year, wagering is up 2.3 percent, according to Equibase, while purses are up 9 percent. Race days are up 1.8 percent.
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All they talk about is how much is bet.That's all they care about.Belmont had less than 1800 on thursday and S.A. a little over 3000.They never talk about the crowd anymore.Without on line and off track betting the racing industry would be next for a bailout.Sad how going to the track is a thing of the past.
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CHUBARONI is an obvious danger on the strength of her Beyers, which are clearly the best figures in the field; clearly looks best among those runners who've started, and she's going to be awfully tough to beat unless one of the firsters comes out firing. EXTRAVAGANT AFFAIR may be the biggest threat, as she does have some decent works showing for this; she's kin to Include the Cat, who was best sprinting, but she becomes especially interesting if she takes any kind of action in relation to the top pick.
