Great News for racing all around

No matter what kind of racing fan you are, you have to like this news.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/nat...e-in-2006.aspx

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

No matter what kind of racing fan you are, you have to like this news.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/nat...e-in-2006.aspx

Isn't the inflation rate over the year about 3.2%? That would mean the purses were stagnant relative to inflation and that handle is actually down relative to inflation.

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Isn't the inflation rate over the year about 3.2%? That would mean the purses were stagnant relative to inflation and that handle is actually down relative to inflation.

I believe that 3.2% is correct. I am not 100% sure.

[AeWingnut]

2005 = 3.4%
2006 = 2.2%

[smartyalex]

thnks for the good news!

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

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