Equibase Archives • The Racing Biz

05
May

US wagering handle up in April

The Biz / 1 month
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For the first time in six months, year-over-year wagering increased in April, according to new numbers from Equibase.

06
Apr

March US wagering handle down sharply

The Biz / 2 months
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3 min read

Worldwide wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races was down by more than 12% in March versus the prior year, the fifth straight down month.

02
Apr

Equibase adds full-race timing to charts

Press Release / 2 months
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2 min read

Equibase charts will now include race times both from the timing pole and from the gate, a new addition.

05
Feb

US wagering handle down 6% in troubled January

The Biz / 4 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.

10
Dec

Equibase to provide free digital pocket PPs

Press Release / 6 months
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2 min read

Equibase will provide free digital pocket past performances — one page per race — the company announced Wednesday.

16
Oct

Equibase launches “horse rating” system

Press Release / 8 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.

05
Aug

July wagering handle down slightly

The Biz / 10 months
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2 min read

US wagering handle was down slightly in July versus the prior year, continuing a steady downward trend.

05
Jul

June wagering handle off 7 percent

The Biz / 11 months
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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.

05
Jun

Wagering handle up slightly in May

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

Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town

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.

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