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[i][i]"Wagering and purses reflected the strength of the Holiday Meet, as total purses paid reached $10,052,000, averaging $773,230 per day. The on-track handle was up 17 percent while the total handle for the 13-day meet totaled $93,484,232, representing a nearly 27 percent increase year-over-year, despite being conducted over one fewer race day. By comparison, the handle from Dec. 6, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025, totaled $73,765,539 across 14 days, underscoring the continued growth in wagering engagement from both on-track fans and horseplayers nationwide."[/i][/i]