Handle Down, Crowd Small
Blame it on the rain, say Breeders' Cup officials: This year's handle declined 20% (16-17% after international pools are factored in this week) from last year's record wagering on the BC at Churchill Downs (Blood-Horse). The attendance of 41,781 was also the lowest since the 1995 Breeders' Cup at Belmont, which drew a mere 37,246.
Posted by JC, Oct 28, 2007 08:25 PM
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Posted by libby, Oct 29, 2007 08:47 PM
It was small, and quaint, very much a summer track. Crowded inside, because of the rain, but plenty of room on the apron. No terribly long lines, only a couple of bottlenecks, mostly around the escalators. Attendance was probably about the limit the track could comfortably accommodate, given the weather.
Posted by Jessica, Oct 29, 2007 09:04 PM
Monmouth was ready for 45,000? I heard it was a small place.