Keeneland on Saturday closed a successful 2023 Fall Meet, which featured spectacular Thoroughbred racing from the sport's best horses and riders, enthusiastic crowds, idyllic fall weather, and a slate of popular special events to support the industry and community. All combined to produce total all-sources wagering on Keeneland racing of $201.7 million, the second-highest Fall Meet handle and fourth-highest handle in Keeneland history.
“The Fall Meet was terrific from start to finish, and we are thankful for the strong support of our participants, fans and community,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “It was rewarding to see crowds line the rail through the very last race every day, savoring all the excitement this season had to offer. And with the recent announcement of our new Paddock Building and Saddling Paddock enhancements, we look forward to offering even more unique experiences for our guests in the future.”
All-sources wagering (not including whole-card simulcasting at Keeneland) for the 17-day Fall Meet, held Oct. 6-28, totaled $201,739,442, down 3.43% from last year's Fall Meet record of $208,907,655.
On-track wagering of $16,266,007 marked an increase of 5.96% from last year's $15,351,232.
Average daily purses of $1,135,604 during the Fall Meet attracted full, competitive fields that averaged 9.1 starters per race.
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