The $300,00, Grade 1 Runhappy Del Mar Futurity has a rich history an important summer race for 2-year-olds that has served as a springboard for many budding stars, and the seven-furlong race has been especially significant in recent years.
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Betting a 12-1 Longshot in 2022 FanDuel Turf Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues on Saturday with a deep and competitive renewal of the $1 million, Grade 2 FanDuel Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs.
Landing on Live Longshot to win Kentucky Turf Cup
The Grade 2, $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes drew a full field of 12, plus one also-eligible entrant, all vying to win an automatic entry into the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf in November.
U.S. Wagering Holds Steady in August
Wagering on U.S. races held largely steady in comparison with 2021 figures, with year-to-date wagering reaching $8,604,332,789–up 0.24% from the 2021 figure of $8,583,460,027. During August, U.S. wagering was $1,194,876,167, a dip of 0.86% from last year's figure of $1,205,251,116.
Through August, U.S. purses were $843,635,983, an increase of 12.29% from the corresponding 2021 figure of $751,274,418. During August, U.S purses were $130,206,874–up 3.66% from the August 2021 figure of $125,611,453.
Comparing year-to-date figures from 2022 to 2020, wagering on U.S. races is up 17.76% and purses are up 62.57%.
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