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Bryan
How many people on average show up and watch horse races at the actual horse tracks? And not just the Kentucky derby but any horse race? Like the Santa Anna or at Saratoga or tracks like that.
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At Saratoga 2012 - The Daily average attendance for the 40-day meet was 22,526, up 0.8% from 22,353 for 39 days in 2011. Total attendance was 901,033, up 3.4% from 871,772 in 2011. On-track handle had a daily average of $3,207,356, an increase of 3.3% from $3,105,171 in 2011. Total on-track handle was $128,294,220, up 5.9% from $121,101,665 last year.
Daily average all-sources handle, which includes wagers on Saratoga races both on-track and from simulcast facilities nationwide, was $14,708,799, up 9.0% from $13,493,636 last year. Total all-sources handle was $588,351,964, an increase of 11.8% from $526,251,819 in 2011.
On-track handle combining wagering at Saratoga with wagering downstate at the Belmont Café and the Aqueduct simulcast center averaged $3,765,950 daily, up 4.7% from $3,596,862 last year. Total combined on-track handle was $150,637,998, an increase of 7.4% from $140,277,616 in 2011.
There were 417 races run during this yearâs stand compared to 397 in 2011. Average betting interests per race were 8.4 (3,492 total) compared to 8.2 (3,269 total) in 2011. Turf races totaled 197 with 27 taken off the turf and moved to the main track, compared to 158 on and 41 off in 2011.
According to The Jockey Club Information Systems, Saratoga purses totaled $37,812,860, up considerably from the $26,855,100 distributed in 2011.Average field sizes were up slightly this year, to 8.44 runners per race from 8.31 a year ago, and average fields for 2-year-old races were down from 8.28 in 2011 to 7.7 this year, according to TJCIS.
This year, NYRA limited the field size of 2-year-old maiden races at sprint distances to eight starters, with a limit of 10 starters per race for two-turn juvenile maiden races.
The track said the meet was highlighted by strong wagering gains, robust attendance, top quality racing, a number of new and innovative fan initiatives, continued television coverage from the NBC Sports Group and the MSG Networks, and an unprecedented level of community involvement.
Below are lifted quotes--
âThis yearâs Saratoga meet was extremely successful on so many fronts,â said Ellen McClain, NYRA president and chief operating officer. âThe quality of our racing product was unparalleled, with 35 graded stakes races highlighted by the exhilarating dead heat between Alpha and Golden Ticket in the Travers (gr. I).
"Our customers responded to our racing with great enthusiasm, resulting in handle increases on-track and around the country. Additionally, we introduced a number of new fan initiatives that were very well received and we hosted the industryâs first ever social media day. We were also proud to continue our role as a dedicated partner to the local community and many important charities.â
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At Saratoga 2012 - The Daily average attendance for the 40-day meet was 22,526, up 0.8% from 22,353 for 39 days in 2011. Total attendance was 901,033, up 3.4% from 871,772 in 2011. On-track handle had a daily average of $3,207,356, an increase of 3.3% from $3,105,171 in 2011. Total on-track handle was $128,294,220, up 5.9% from $121,101,665 last year.
Daily average all-sources handle, which includes wagers on Saratoga races both on-track and from simulcast facilities nationwide, was $14,708,799, up 9.0% from $13,493,636 last year. Total all-sources handle was $588,351,964, an increase of 11.8% from $526,251,819 in 2011.
On-track handle combining wagering at Saratoga with wagering downstate at the Belmont Café and the Aqueduct simulcast center averaged $3,765,950 daily, up 4.7% from $3,596,862 last year. Total combined on-track handle was $150,637,998, an increase of 7.4% from $140,277,616 in 2011.
There were 417 races run during this yearâs stand compared to 397 in 2011. Average betting interests per race were 8.4 (3,492 total) compared to 8.2 (3,269 total) in 2011. Turf races totaled 197 with 27 taken off the turf and moved to the main track, compared to 158 on and 41 off in 2011.
According to The Jockey Club Information Systems, Saratoga purses totaled $37,812,860, up considerably from the $26,855,100 distributed in 2011.Average field sizes were up slightly this year, to 8.44 runners per race from 8.31 a year ago, and average fields for 2-year-old races were down from 8.28 in 2011 to 7.7 this year, according to TJCIS.
This year, NYRA limited the field size of 2-year-old maiden races at sprint distances to eight starters, with a limit of 10 starters per race for two-turn juvenile maiden races.
The track said the meet was highlighted by strong wagering gains, robust attendance, top quality racing, a number of new and innovative fan initiatives, continued television coverage from the NBC Sports Group and the MSG Networks, and an unprecedented level of community involvement.
Below are lifted quotes--
âThis yearâs Saratoga meet was extremely successful on so many fronts,â said Ellen McClain, NYRA president and chief operating officer. âThe quality of our racing product was unparalleled, with 35 graded stakes races highlighted by the exhilarating dead heat between Alpha and Golden Ticket in the Travers (gr. I).
"Our customers responded to our racing with great enthusiasm, resulting in handle increases on-track and around the country. Additionally, we introduced a number of new fan initiatives that were very well received and we hosted the industryâs first ever social media day. We were also proud to continue our role as a dedicated partner to the local community and many important charities.â
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Where can I find a professional sports watch for running?
motermax
I want one that measures your pulse and how many steps you take and how far you go at what speed, is there any like that? Money isn't really an issue but cheaper would be good.
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I really like Nike+ SportWatch GPS, I bought mine here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WIUDGM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004WIUDGM&linkCode=as2&tag=acomprar-20
I've run 6 marathons so far (a little over 1 per year), and always love to have new technology to play with during training. I bought the Nike Sportwatch shortly after it came out. I was not impressed. It really liked a lot of critical features, and the website was constantly having issue.
Multiple months and 600+ mileson it later, I'm happy to say that I really enjoy it. Nike has been incredible about this launch. Every couple of months they've continuously added more and more new features. The website is still slow, but they are launching a new one in ealy 2012. The new features on this watch put it among the best out there.
New features:
- Walk/Run timer (interval timer as well)
- Avg, Pace
- Improved Mapping
- Set time on the device (no computer needed)
- Incredibly fast satellite connection (even in the city)
- Auto calibration of foot pod
- Faster upload speeds to add your runs
- Integration with Facebook
All in all, a great watch. This one will work for new runners and advanced runners. The only people that this isn't a great choice or is ultramarathon ruuners. Battery life with GPS is 8-10 hours...not long enough for a 50-80 KM.
Having owned Polar RS800, Polar RCX5, Garmin 305, Garmin 310XT, and Garmin 210, I would put this up there as one of my faorites. The website is the best one out there, and the sites detailed training programs are worth using to achieve your best time yet.
I really like Nike+ SportWatch GPS, I bought mine here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WIUDGM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004WIUDGM&linkCode=as2&tag=acomprar-20
I've run 6 marathons so far (a little over 1 per year), and always love to have new technology to play with during training. I bought the Nike Sportwatch shortly after it came out. I was not impressed. It really liked a lot of critical features, and the website was constantly having issue.
Multiple months and 600+ mileson it later, I'm happy to say that I really enjoy it. Nike has been incredible about this launch. Every couple of months they've continuously added more and more new features. The website is still slow, but they are launching a new one in ealy 2012. The new features on this watch put it among the best out there.
New features:
- Walk/Run timer (interval timer as well)
- Avg, Pace
- Improved Mapping
- Set time on the device (no computer needed)
- Incredibly fast satellite connection (even in the city)
- Auto calibration of foot pod
- Faster upload speeds to add your runs
- Integration with Facebook
All in all, a great watch. This one will work for new runners and advanced runners. The only people that this isn't a great choice or is ultramarathon ruuners. Battery life with GPS is 8-10 hours...not long enough for a 50-80 KM.
Having owned Polar RS800, Polar RCX5, Garmin 305, Garmin 310XT, and Garmin 210, I would put this up there as one of my faorites. The website is the best one out there, and the sites detailed training programs are worth using to achieve your best time yet.
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