Standardbred Canada proudly releases its Q3 National Horse Racing Statistics Report, showcasing significant growth across all key metrics. The third quarter of the year marked a notable year-over-year increase in the horse racing industry, reflecting the robust health and growing popularity of the sport in Canada.

Key Highlights:

• Increase in Number of Races: A jump from 3,962 to 4,067 races, with the Atlantic region leading with a remarkable 12% increase.
• Growth in Number of Starts: Nationally, starts rose by 5%, featuring a 12% increase in the Atlantic region and a 10% increase in the Western region.
• Rise in Unique Horses: The count of unique horses participating increased by 3%, from 4,165 to 4,290, with positive trends reported across all regions.
• Higher Average Starts per Horse: The average number of starts per horse improved by 2% in Q3.
• Substantial Increase in Purses: Year-over-year purse totals leaped from approximately $46 million to $48 million, with the Atlantic Region experiencing a 22% surge and the Western region a 7% increase.
• Boost in Handle: A 4% national increase in handle, highlighted by a 42% rise in Quebec, 36% in the Atlantic Region, and 28% in the Western Region.

Standardbred Canada is committed to fostering a thriving, competitive, and sustainable horse racing industry.

To access the Q3 National Horse Racing Statistics Report, please view the report below. Reports will be archived on the National Racing Statistics page, located in the Statistics section under the Racing tab.

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