handle Archives • The Racing Biz

08
Jan

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Press Release / 2 days
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Handle at Laurel Park and Pimlico showed solid growth in 2025 versus the prior year.

06
Jan

Wagering handle off sharply in December, down for year

The Biz / 5 days
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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%.

07
Dec

US wagering handle down almost 8% in November

The Biz / 1 month
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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.

05
Nov

October wagering handle up 9 percent

The Biz / 2 months
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Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races jumped nearly nine percent in October, though handle for the year to date remains behind 2024.

06
Oct

September wagering handle down 6 percent

The Biz / 3 months
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Wagering handle on US races fell by nearly 6% in September versus the prior year, the sixth time in nine months handle lagged 2024.

05
Sep

August wagering handle rises versus ’24

The Biz / 4 months
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Handle on US Thoroughbred racing grew 3.1% in August versus last year, though year-to-date handle still trails last year.

05
Aug

July wagering handle down slightly

The Biz / 5 months
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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 / 6 months
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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 / 7 months
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Wagering handle rose slightly in May versus May 2024, though for the year to date it continues to trail last year.

05
May

April wagering handle lags 2024 number

The Biz / 8 months
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April saw wagering handle on US races that was more than 5% below the April 2024 mark, as the industry continues to scuffle.

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Maryland handle improves in ’25

Wagering handle off sharply in December, down for year

US wagering handle down almost 8% in November

October wagering handle up 9 percent

September wagering handle down 6 percent

August wagering handle rises versus ’24

July wagering handle down slightly

June wagering handle off 7 percent

Wagering handle up slightly in May

April wagering handle lags 2024 number

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

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Maryland handle improves in ’25

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