Handle on US Thoroughbred racing grew 3.1% in August versus last year, though year-to-date handle still trails last year.
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.
April saw wagering handle on US races that was more than 5% below the April 2024 mark, as the industry continues to scuffle.
Laurel’s “Preakness Preview Day” wagering handle was nearly double its best day of 2025 to date.
Handle was down 4% in March versus the prior year and is off by more than 3% during the year to date, according to Equibase.
US wagering handle on Thoroughbred races plummeted 14% in December, as the industry suffered through another down year.
With more days of live racing and solid Breeders’ Cup results, US wagering handle was up slightly in November versus the prior year.
Driven by record wagering on the Kentucky Derby, national wagering handle increased slightly in May versus the prior year.
