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May
May
US wagering handle up in April
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The Biz / 3 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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The Biz / 4 months
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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 / 4 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 / 6 months
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- 2 min read
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 / 7 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 / 9 months
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- 3 min read
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 / 12 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 / 1 year
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- 2 min read
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
Jun
Wagering handle up slightly in May
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The Biz / 1 year
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- 2 min read
Wagering handle rose slightly in May versus May 2024, though for the year to date it continues to trail last year.
27
Nov
Nov
Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 6 min read
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.