Harrah's Philadelphia: Single-season handle mark eclipsed

The Christmas Eve (Friday, Dec. 24) program at Harrah's Philadelphia was not only the fourth instance of over $1 million in all-sources handle on a single card this season at the riverside harness racing venue, but it also gave the track its highest single-season handle figure in its 16-year history - with four race days to spare.

All-sources handle of $1,194,167 on the 14-race card lifted total 2021 turnover at Harrah's Philadelphia over the previous high water mark of $80,596,031, which was achieved in 2010.

"What a great accomplishment for the racing team at Harrah's Philadelphia," said Barry Brown, director of racing operations. "We had a spectacular year from start to finish, and we all look forward to 2022."

Four cards of racing remain this year at Harrah's Philadelphia: After a 14-race card on Sunday (Dec. 26) at 12:40 p.m., and 12-race programs on Wednesday (Dec. 29) and Thursday (Dec. 30) at 12:25 p.m., Harrah's Philadelphia will bring down the curtain on their 2021 stand on New Year's Eve (Friday, Dec. 31) with a twilight card beginning at 2:30 p.m.

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--press release (Harrah's Philadelphia)--