DraftKings Travers Day Wagering A Record With Over $63 Million
Saturday's 14-race DraftKings Travers Day card generated a record-setting all-sources wagering handle of $63,023,405, according to a press release from NYRA on Saturday.
The 2024 figure represents a 13.4 percent increase over the prior record of $55,559,317, which was established in 2022.
Paid attendance on Saturday was 47,844 with on-track handle of $11,267,864.
THE CHAMP IS BACK! Fierceness, son of @LanesEndFarms stallion City of Light, wins the G1 @DraftKings Travers Stakes, leaving no doubt that he's back on top!
The legendary @ljlmvel was aboard for @PletcherRacing and @RepoleStable. pic.twitter.com/M8KY6h4sQr
— NYRA (🎪) (@TheNYRA) August 24, 2024