The Philadelphia Cup, the second event in a three-part National Thoroughbred League NTL Cup series, attracted a crowd of 4,260 to Parx Racing–doubling original estimates–and wagering of $1.6 million, 50% higher than originally forecast.
Julius 'Dr. J.' Erving is a partner of the league and owner of its Philadelphia Stallions and was on hand for an exclusive meet-and-greet with more than a dozen Philadelphia sports legends.
“This past weekend epitomizes why we formed the National Thoroughbred League,” said Randall Lane, co-founder of the NTL. “Many of us grew up mesmerized by horse racing. Every year, millions of Americans tune in to network TV broadcasts throughout the Spring to watch and wager on the sport, but an experience like the NTL can harness that excitement and translate it to the track, building out exceptional races and exciting race weekends that hook people on the exhilarating experiences that this great sport offers.”
The final NTL event of the season, The Championship Fiesta Weeekend, takes place Dec. 29 and 30 in Phoenix.
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