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May
May
US wagering handle up in April
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The Biz / 2 months
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For the first time in six months, year-over-year wagering increased in April, according to new numbers from Equibase.
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March US wagering handle down sharply
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Worldwide wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races was down by more than 12% in March versus the prior year, the fifth straight down month.
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Apr
Apr
Equibase adds full-race timing to charts
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Press Release / 3 months
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Equibase charts will now include race times both from the timing pole and from the gate, a new addition.
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Feb
Feb
US wagering handle down 6% in troubled January
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The Biz / 5 months
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With weather taking a major bite out of the January racing calendar, wagering on US Thoroughbred races fell 6% versus the prior year.
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Dec
Dec
Equibase to provide free digital pocket PPs
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Press Release / 6 months
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Equibase will provide free digital pocket past performances — one page per race — the company announced Wednesday.
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Oct
Oct
Equibase launches “horse rating” system
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Press Release / 8 months
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Equibase has announced the launch of a new horse rating system that tracks can use when developing race conditions.
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Aug
Aug
July wagering handle down slightly
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The Biz / 11 months
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US wagering handle was down slightly in July versus the prior year, continuing a steady downward trend.
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Jul
Jul
June wagering handle off 7 percent
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The Biz / 12 months
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Wagering on US races was off significantly in June versus the prior year and is down nearly three percent for the year to date.
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Jun
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Wagering handle up slightly in May
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The Biz / 1 year
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Wagering handle rose slightly in May versus May 2024, though for the year to date it continues to trail last year.
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Nov
Nov
Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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Equibase is looking to centralize much of its chart calling and creation in Kentucky, and Charles Town will be the first track with no on-site chart caller.