Worldwide wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races was down by more than 12% in March versus the prior year, the fifth straight down month.
Equibase charts will now include race times both from the timing pole and from the gate, a new addition.
With weather taking a major bite out of the January racing calendar, wagering on US Thoroughbred races fell 6% versus the prior year.
Equibase will provide free digital pocket past performances — one page per race — the company announced Wednesday.
Equibase has announced the launch of a new horse rating system that tracks can use when developing race conditions.
US wagering handle was down slightly in July versus the prior year, continuing a steady downward trend.
Wagering on US races was off significantly in June versus the prior year and is down nearly three percent for the year to date.
Wagering handle rose slightly in May versus May 2024, though for the year to date it continues to trail last year.
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.
Equibase has unveiled a new and updated glossary of the terms it uses in its charts of races.