The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico last weekend, posting average wagering figures which were 9 percent higher than the 2011 spring meet. The average daily handle went from $4.72 million to $5.17 million. The stand featured 29 live racing dates and 21 simulcast days.
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The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it - Lou Holtz
Frankie is great isn't he?
A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on
the support of Paul.
~George Bernard Shaw
The Obama admin mantra -
The 1st 4 years - "It's Bush's fault."
The next 4 years - "I don't know nuthin'."
~Bal 2013
"The budget should be balanced..... public debt should be reduced....... and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance."
~Cicero - 55 BC
I think the big three races, Saratoga, Del Mar, and Keeneland are always going to do great.
Racing is just not attracting young people the rest of the year. Which is a real problem.
These old people that are essentially keeping the sport going are not going to be around in 20 years from now. I suspect much of horse racing won't be either.
This is why when people look at figures for these big races they are looking at data that really means nothing when it comes to the future of horse racing.
Last edited by Skywalker; 05-24-2012 at 05:19 AM.
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