Handle Up For Lobster Carnival Meet

According to Red Shores Racing Experience Manager Brett Revington, the pari-mutuel aspect of the 2012 Lobster Carnival meet at Summerside Raceway has been a resounding success, with the handle on every live program of racing having seen an increase.

A report by The Journal Pioneer has cited Revington as saying that the total handle for this year's Lobster Carnival meet was $227,760, up $55,670 from last year's total of $172,090.

Among other aspects, Revington cited good weather, strong fields, and effective marketing and promotions as key elements in bumping the handle up from 2011 totals.

(With files from The Journal Pioneer)