U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2022 third quarter
October 11, 2022,Columbus, OH — Total wagering on U.S. harness races during the third quarter of 2022 from July 1 through Sept. 30 increased slightly by 0.61 percent with $396,589,531 bet this year compared to $394,175,658 during the same three months in 2021.
Purses during the third quarter showed a significant increase of 13.46 percent. From July through September, $188,262,300 was distributed in purses compared to $165,932,884 last year, an increase of $22,329,416.
Average wagering per race decreased by 2.42 percent from $39,167 to $38,218. Wagering per betting interest was also down slightly during the third quarter by 1.49 percent at $5,159 compared to $5,237 in 2021.
The number of race days increased by 17 (+1.44 percent) with 1,194 this year compared to 1,177 last year, while field size decreased slightly by 0.94 percent to 7.41 in 2022 compared to 7.48 in 2021.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS ON U.S. RACES – July 1 through Sept. 30– 2022 vs. 2021
2022 vs 2021 – Third Quarter – July 1 through September 30
| 2022 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Wagered | $396,589,531 | $394,175,658 | + 0.61% |
| Per Race avg. | $38,218 | $39,167 | – 2.42% |
| Per Betting Interest | $5,159 | $5,237 | – 1.49% |
| Purses | $188,262,300 | $165,932,884 | + 13.46% |
| Race Days | 1,194 | 1,177 | + 1.44% |
| Field Size | 7.41 | 7.48 | – 0.94% |
Please note: The information above includes U.S. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U.S.