Mid-Atlantic handle was up solidly in July versus July 2016, with Charles Town, Delaware, Laurel, and Parx all showing gains.
For wagering purposes, Miss Inclusive won the 2016 Parx Oaks. For purse money purposes, Eighth Wonder did. And for race records? Both of ’em won.
Parx Racing will revoke stalls from repeat medication violators and trainers involved in hiding ownership interests under new rules to go in effect June 1.
Seven-year-old Page McKenney moved past $1.5 million in earnings with a win in today’s Lyman Stakes at Parx Racing.
G3 Delaware Oaks winner Dark Nile and G2 General George winner Page McKenney are among those entered in a pair of PA-bred stakes Saturday at Parx Racing.
Mid-Atlantic handle rose in March versus the prior month, though the average was essentially flat.
February’s Midlantic average handle was basically flat versus the prior month; Laurel Park led with an average over $2.1 million, while Parx’s increase of 9 percent was tops.
January’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was basically flat versus December’s number, though all four operating tracks topped $1 million in average betting.
December’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was essentially flat versus November’s number.
Parx Racing, which slashed live racing days from 210 to 153 in 2016, will add 17 back next year to reach 170.