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March 05, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For February 2012


February 2012 vs. February 2011
Indicator February 2012 February 2011 % Change
Wagering on U.S. Races* $884,149,099 $821,676,865 +7.60%
U.S. Purses $70,992,753 $62,311,174 +13.93%
U.S. Race Days 332 312 +6.41%

YTD 2012 vs. YTD 2011
Indicator YTD 2012 YTD 2011 % Change
Wagering on U.S. Races* $1,702,844,131 $1,649,465,107 +3.24%
U.S. Purses $136,819,798 $126,379,531 +8.26%
U.S. Race Days 647 642 +0.78%


* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.


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