U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2023 third quarter
October 10, 2023,Columbus, OH — Total wagering on U.S. harness races during the third quarter of 2023 from July 1 through Sept. 30 increased by $6,086,410 (1.53 percent) with $402,675,941 bet this year compared to $396,589,531 during the same three months in 2022.
Purses during the third quarter showed an increase of 3.51 percent. From July through September, $194,866,907 was distributed in purses compared to $188,262,300 last year, an increase of $6,604,607.
Average wagering per race decreased by 1.00 percent from $38,218 to $38,114 (-$104). Wagering per betting interest was down slightly during the third quarter by 1.57 percent at $5,078 compared to $5,159 in 2022.
The number of race days decreased by 31 (-2.60 percent) with 1,163 this year compared to 1,194 last year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS ON U.S. RACES – July 1 through Sept. 30 – 2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs 2022 – Third Quarter – July 1 through Sept. 30
| 2023 | 2022 | % Change | |
| Total Wagered | $402,675,941 | $396,589,531 | + 1.53% |
| Per Race avg. | $38,114 | $38,218 | – 1.00% |
| Per Betting Interest | $5,078 | $5,159 | – 1.57% |
| Purses | $194,866,907 | $188,262,300 | + 3.51% |
| Race Days | 1,163 | 1,194 | – 2.60% |
Please note: The information above includes U.S. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U.S.