The all-turf Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet concluded Sunday with gains in on-track and all-sources handle, according to figures released by the track. Over eight race cards, on-track handle averaged $151,422, an 82% increase over last year's average of $83,230 when the track hosted 12 live programs. Average simulcast handle was $1,343,628–a 36% increase from last year's average of $988,797.
“The stars aligned for good weather and racing fans and horsemen really responded,” said Dennis Drazin, Chairman and CEO of Darby Development, LLC, operators of the Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet. “It's no secret that full fields and turf racing are a winning formula and we'll look to build on this season's success next year and for years to come.”
Average field size this year was 9.93 compared to 9.03 in 2016.
Victor Lebron was the meet's leading rider, while Jorge Navarro and John Toscano, Jr. tied for top trainer.
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