Although
all sources handle was down slightly on the Molson Pace program (-
7.5% from 2011), the live handle was up 11% to $140,000 for the card.
Total handle for the night checked in at $340,000.
"The
competition in the simulcast market on weekend nights is getting fiercer and
fiercer," said Racing Manager Ian Fleming. "So, considering that,
we're relatively pleased with the numbers. We wanted to focus on growing the
live wagering and we were able to accomplish that."
Since
January 1st of this year, $3,722,947 more has been wagered on races
at The Raceway compared to the same period last year. This marks a 26% increase
over 2011 totals with the same number of programs and races conducted.
The
live handle at The Raceway also showed a 5.4% bump over last year’s numbers.
“We
are encouraged by the numbers considering all of the challenges faced these
last few months,” related Fleming. “In the 2010/2011 season, we bet $300,000 or
more four times, while this year we topped that total 19 times, so we really seemed
to gain momentum in the New Year.
“We
look forward to carrying that forward and bringing some further enhancements on
the wagering side when we return with live racing this Fall.”
Simulcast
racing from across North America is available all summer long,
seven-days-a-week, at The Raceway. Live racing returns on October 12.
