Keeneland Enjoys Strong Spring Meet

Despite the wettest April on record in Central Kentucky, Keeneland concluded its 15-day spring meet with strong attendance and handle figures.

Total attendance for the April 8-29 run was 241,684–the third-highest for a spring meet ever–compared to 238,282 last spring. On-track handle increased 3% to $18,473,700 from last year’s $17,906,359 while average on-track wagering was $1,231,580 compared to $1,193,757 in 2010. All-sources handle totaled $117,225,845 compared to $107,858,516 in 2010, marking a 9% increase.

“To surpass last spring, which saw mostly mild, pleasant race days, is a tribute to the fans that braved the sometimes treacherous conditions this meet,” said Keeneland President and CEO Nick Nicholson. “We have some of the greatest race fans in the country.”