Columbus, MN — After a record $414,945 was wagered on the nine-race program on Sunday (Aug. 21) at Running Aces, further examination shows that another handle record was broken at the same time.

On Sunday, the track also eclipsed the previous all-sources total handle mark for one season of $8,717,522.14 which was recorded in 2019. After Sunday night, the 2022 total currently stands at $9,028,686.60 and there are 12 racing nights left in the season which will continue to increase the new record amount.

The 2019 number was achieved across a total of 505 races on the season. So far in 2022, there have been 385 races conducted at Running Aces, and the total number of races for 2022 should fall very close to the 2019 total number at season’s end.

The per-race average handle comparison between the 2019 numbers and 2022 currently shows an impressive increase of 35.85 percent.

The 2022 season continues at Running Aces through Sept. 17, with racing on a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday basis through Sept. 13, and special programs on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 16 and 17) for Champions weekend. All post times are at 7 p.m. (CDT).