Same old story purses up handle down.

[jelly]

Have not seen a big push to attract new fans so these numbers don't surprise me.



Wagering on U.S. races during the month of January declined slightly compared to wagering during January of last year, according to figures released by Equibase on Saturday

Purses, which are heavily subsidized by slot machines, rose 2.75 percent in January compared to the same month last year, according to the Equibase figures. This January, the New York Racing Association began applying subsidies for the first time to its purses due to the opening late last year of a casino at Aqueduct racetrack.

http://www.drf.com/news/united-states-handle-race-day-rose-january-when-compared-2011

[ukbro00]

Have not seen a big push to attract new fans so these numbers don't surprise me.



Wagering on U.S. races during the month of January declined slightly compared to wagering during January of last year, according to figures released by Equibase on Saturday

Purses, which are heavily subsidized by slot machines, rose 2.75 percent in January compared to the same month last year, according to the Equibase figures. This January, the New York Racing Association began applying subsidies for the first time to its purses due to the opening late last year of a casino at Aqueduct racetrack.

http://www.drf.com/news/united-states-handle-race-day-rose-january-when-compared-2011


You neglect to mention the # of race dates were down more than handle. Average handle per card was UP.

[ronsmac]

You neglect to mention the # of race dates were down more than handle. Average handle per card was UP.
Handle per card typically goes up when there are fewer cards. If you ran just on Saturdays and Sundays handle per card would be way up. I don't know for sure what days were eliminated this yr compared to last though.

[green80]

you want the handle to go up? Close the casinos

[thespaah]

you want the handle to go up? Close the casinos
Of course..
The number one reason why horse racing has suffered it's rapid tumble in business is competition for the wagering dollar.

[bob60566]

What is the handle at the top track at this time San Anita this should be a indicator.
Andy M Should have the Figs

Mac:confused: