daily wagering

Total wagering and the number of race days were lower compared to a year ago in May, but available purses were on the uptick, according to information released by Equibase on Friday. Total wagering of $1,387,522,075 on races during the month represented a 4.01% decrease over the same period from 2025, while available purses of nearly $123 million were higher by 0.12%. The figure of over $118 million for paid purses in May was also up by 0.09%. As for the total number of race days, they decreased from 365...

Wagering on U.S. races, plus available and paid purses, all saw increases to varying degrees when compared to a year ago in May, while the number of races declined during the month, according to information released by Equibase on Friday. Total wagering of over $1.4 million on races during the month represented a 0.57% increase over the same period from 2023, while available purses of $124.6 million were up by 2.86%. The figure of over $119.9 million for paid purses in May was up 2.44%. However, the total number of...