U.S. Economic Indicators for January Up Across the Board

Wagering in the U.S. rose $2.93% last month versus its counterpart one year ago, according to Equibase Wednesday.

Commingled wagering on U.S. races increased to $802,903,279 from $780,034,372. Domestic (paid) purses also increased 7.96%, rising from $73,621,717 in 2024 to $79,482,656 this year.

U.S. race days were up 7.37% to 233, while U.S. races rose to 1,995 from 1,853 (7.66%). Average field size increased from 7.86 to 8.14, while average available purses inched up to $360,437 from $359,189 last year.