Emerald Downs in Auburn has announced a 10% purse increase for all races the final three weeks of the 2020 live horse racing season. <\/p>\n
The track runs races on Wednesday and Thursday, with the season ending Oct. 29.<\/p>\n
Through 30 days of live racing, handle is averaging $1.87 million, up 67% over last year.<\/p>\n
Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler said the purse increase is a result of better than expected handle.<\/p>\n
“We have been pleased at the increased betting on our races plus the increased wagering by Washington residents through the advanced deposit companies,” Ziegler said.<\/p>\n
The races reach audiences across the nation who bet from home or office on their phone or computer and at off-track sites.<\/p>\n
The purse increase includes all races in the final condition book: Wednesday, Oct. 14, Thursday, Oct. 15, Wednesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 22, Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29. For example, a $5,000 maiden claiming race is boosted 10% from $6,400 to $7,040, or an open $10,000 claiming race from $11,200 to $12,400.<\/p>\n
The track received approval from the Washington Horse Racing Commission in May to open the 2020 season on June 24 with no fans in attendance. Due to COVID-19, the track had been shut down since April 18, its original opening date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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