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Wednesday, November 05, 2008Contact: Rhonda Norby, Equibase
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US betting figures down

According to figures released today by US racing data body Equibase, betting on horseracing has decreased in October this year compared to last year. Year to date figures also show a decrease.

October 2008 vs. October 2007
Wagering on U.S. Races down from $1,209,867,991 in 2007 to $1,125,935,224 in 2008 ; -6.94%
U.S. Purses down from $128,821,050 in 2007 to $124,591,684 in 2008 ; -3.28%
U.S. Race Days down from 535 in 2007 to 513 in 2008 ; -4.11%

Year-To-Date October 2008 vs. October 2007
Wagering on U.S. Races down from $12,621,510,379 in 2007 to $11,880,842,435 in 2008 ; -5.87%
U.S. Purses down from $1,021,157,160 in 2007 to $1,016,530,042 in 2008 ; -0.45%
U.S. Race Days down from 5,363 in 2007 to 5,299 in 2008 ; -1.19%