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Tuesday, May 05, 2009Contact: Rhonda Norby, Equibase
(+1-859) 224-2856
US racing stats show further decline

Statistics released by Equibase, The Jockey Club’s data subsidiary showed a further decline of betting in April, following several months of decline. The year-to-date figures for 2009 show a decline in betting turnover of almost 10% compared to the same period in 2008.

April 2009 vs April 2008 (% change)

Wagering on U.S. Races $1,027,885,851 +++ $1,143,003,738 +++ (-10.07%)
U.S. Purses $82,285,129 +++ $90,659,342 +++ (-9.24%)
U.S. Race Days 442 +++ 448 +++ (-1.34)%

YTD 2009 vs. YTD 2008

Wagering on U.S. Races $4,135,186,454 +++ $4,570,734,497 +++ (-9.53%)
U.S. Purses $298,239,972 +++ $314,315,150 +++ (-5.11%)
U.S. Race Days 1,596 +++ 1,587 +++ (0.57%)