Wagering handle on Thoroughbred races in the US was down more than 7% in December from the prior year and concluded the year down more than 2%.
Wagering on US Thoroughbred races dropped almost 8 percent in November versus the prior year and is off about 1.8% for the year to date.
Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races jumped nearly nine percent in October, though handle for the year to date remains behind 2024.
Wagering handle on US races fell by nearly 6% in September versus the prior year, the sixth time in nine months handle lagged 2024.
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.