Page: Introduction

1. How long have you been wagering on horse racing?
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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Less than a year | | 0.0% | 0

1 to 5 years

5.5%

26

6 to 10 years

5.1%

24

11 to 20 years

11.2%

53

21 to 30 years

23.4%

111

For more than 30 years

54.4%

258

Don't know

0.4%

2

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2. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks is closest to where you live?

Click for drop-down list

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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Aqueduct

1.9%

9

Arapahoe Park

0.8%

4

Arlington Park

4.2%

20

Assiniboia Downs

0.4%

2

Belmont Park

5.7%

27

Beulah Park

1.1%

5

Calder Race Course

0.6%

3

Canterbury Park

3.0%

14

Charles Town Races

0.8%

4

Churchill Downs

2.8%

13

Colonial Downs

1.1%

5

Delaware Park

1.7%

8

Del Mar

1.9%

9

Delta Downs Racetrack | | 0.0% | 0

The Downs at Albuquerque

0.4%

2

Ellis Park

0.8%

4

Emerald Downs

3.2%

15

Evangeline Downs

0.2%

1

Fair Grounds

1.1%

5

Fairmount Park

0.6%

3

Fairplex Park

0.4%

2

Ferndale | | 0.0% | 0

Finger Lakes

0.6%

3

Fonner Park

0.8%

4

Fort Erie Racetrack

1.5%

7

Golden Gate Fields

4.4%

21

Gulfstream Park

2.1%

10

Hawthorne Race Course

0.8%

4

Hollywood Park

2.5%

12

Hoosier Park

0.6%

3

Indiana Downs

0.2%

1

Keeneland

3.6%

17

Kentucky Downs

0.4%

2

Laurel Park

2.8%

13

Lone Star Park

2.1%

10

Los Alamitos Race Course

0.6%

3

Louisiana Downs

0.4%

2

The Meadowlands

1.9%

9

Monmouth Park

1.7%

8

Mountaineer Park

1.3%

6

Oaklawn Park

1.3%

6

Penn National Race Course

0.8%

4

Philadelphia Park

3.6%

17

Pimlico

1.7%

8

Pinnacle Race Course

0.8%

4

Prairie Meadows

1.3%

6

Presque Isle Downs

0.4%

2

Remington Park

1.7%

8

Retama Park

0.4%

2

River Downs

1.1%

5

Ruidoso Downs | | 0.0% | 0

Sam Houston Race Park

1.5%

7

Santa Anita Park

3.2%

15

Saratoga Race Course

2.1%

10

Stampede Park

0.6%

3

Suffolk Downs

4.4%

21

Sunland Park Racetrack

0.4%

2

Tampa Bay Downs

3.6%

17

Thistledown

0.6%

3

Turf Paradise

1.9%

9

Turfway Park

0.6%

3

Woodbine

5.1%

24

Yavapai Downs | | 0.0% | 0
Zia Park | | 0.0% | 0

Don't know

1.3%

6

3. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) for wagering?

You may select up to three favorites.

Click for drop-down lists

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Racetrack

Aqueduct

Arapahoe Park

Arlington Park

Assiniboia Downs

Belmont Park

Beulah Park

Calder Race Course

Canterbury Park

Charles Town Races

Churchill Downs

Colonial Downs

Delaware Park

Del Mar

Delta Downs Racetrack

The Downs at Albuquerque

Ellis Park

Emerald Downs

Evangeline Downs

Fair Grounds

Fairmount Park

Fairplex Park

Ferndale

Finger Lakes

Fonner Park

Fort Erie Racetrack

Golden Gate Fields

Gulfstream Park

Hawthorne Race Course

Hollywood Park

Hoosier Park

Indiana Downs

Keeneland

Kentucky Downs

Laurel Park

Lone Star Park

Los Alamitos Race Course

Louisiana Downs

The Meadowlands

Monmouth Park

Mountaineer Park

Oaklawn Park

Penn National Race Course

Philadelphia Park

Pimlico

Pinnacle Race Course

Prairie Meadows

Presque Isle Downs

Remington Park

Retama Park

River Downs

Ruidoso Downs

Sam Houston Race Park

Santa Anita Park

Saratoga Race Course

Stampede Park

Suffolk Downs

Sunland Park Racetrack

Tampa Bay Downs

Thistledown

Turf Paradise

Turfway Park

Woodbine

Yavapai Downs

Zia Park

None of these

I don't have a favorite

Response
Count

First favorite | 4.4% (21) | 0.0% (0) | 1.7% (8) | 0.2% (1) | 12.5% (59) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 0.6% (3) | 1.3% (6) | 3.0% (14) | 0.0% (0) | 0.6% (3) | 5.1% (24) | 0.6% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 1.3% (6) | 2.1% (10) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 0.4% (2) | 0.6% (3) | 0.4% (2) | 1.9% (9) | 0.4% (2) | 3.8% (18) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 11.7% (55) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.4% (2) | 1.5% (7) | 1.3% (6) | 2.3% (11) | 1.5% (7) | 1.3% (6) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.2% (1) | 0.2% (1) | 0.6% (3) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 8.5% (40) | 14.4% (68) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.2% (1) | 3.0% (14) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.6% (3) | 3.8% (18) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.6% (3) | 3.2% (15) | 472
Second favorite (if applicable) | 4.6% (21) | 0.0% (0) | 2.0% (9) | 0.2% (1) | 14.6% (66) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (5) | 5.1% (23) | 0.4% (2) | 1.8% (8) | 4.6% (21) | 0.4% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 0.9% (4) | 3.1% (14) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (3) | 0.2% (1) | 4.2% (19) | 0.7% (3) | 6.9% (31) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 8.4% (38) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 2.0% (9) | 0.7% (3) | 2.9% (13) | 0.9% (4) | 0.7% (3) | 1.3% (6) | 1.5% (7) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.9% (4) | 8.2% (37) | 11.9% (54) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 2.2% (10) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (3) | 0.2% (1) | 1.8% (8) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.9% (4) | 452
Third favorite (if applicable) | 4.8% (21) | 0.0% (0) | 2.1% (9) | 0.2% (1) | 8.1% (35) | 0.0% (0) | 0.9% (4) | 0.7% (3) | 0.7% (3) | 6.2% (27) | 0.0% (0) | 1.4% (6) | 4.4% (19) | 0.7% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 0.9% (4) | 0.5% (2) | 0.9% (4) | 2.3% (10) | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 0.9% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (3) | 1.2% (5) | 5.8% (25) | 0.9% (4) | 4.8% (21) | 0.9% (4) | 0.5% (2) | 9.2% (40) | 0.5% (2) | 0.7% (3) | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.5% (2) | 2.8% (12) | 2.1% (9) | 1.4% (6) | 0.7% (3) | 1.4% (6) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.9% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 1.2% (5) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 8.1% (35) | 9.5% (41) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.5% (2) | 2.3% (10) | 0.2% (1) | 0.7% (3) | 0.5% (2) | 3.0% (13) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.7% (3) | 433

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4. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) to visit?

You may select up to three favorites.

Click for drop-down lists

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Racetrack

Aqueduct

Arapahoe Park

Arlington Park

Assiniboia Downs

Belmont Park

Beulah Park

Calder Race Course

Canterbury Park

Charles Town Races

Churchill Downs

Colonial Downs

Delaware Park

Del Mar

Delta Downs Racetrack

The Downs at Albuquerque

Ellis Park

Emerald Downs

Evangeline Downs

Fair Grounds

Fairmount Park

Fairplex Park

Ferndale

Finger Lakes

Fonner Park

Fort Erie Racetrack

Golden Gate Fields

Gulfstream Park

Hawthorne Race Course

Hollywood Park

Hoosier Park

Indiana Downs

Keeneland

Kentucky Downs

Laurel Park

Lone Star Park

Los Alamitos Race Course

Louisiana Downs

The Meadowlands

Monmouth Park

Mountaineer Park

Oaklawn Park

Penn National Race Course

Philadelphia Park

Pimlico

Pinnacle Race Course

Prairie Meadows

Presque Isle Downs

Remington Park

Retama Park

River Downs

Ruidoso Downs

Sam Houston Race Park

Santa Anita Park

Saratoga Race Course

Stampede Park

Suffolk Downs

Sunland Park Racetrack

Tampa Bay Downs

Thistledown

Turf Paradise

Turfway Park

Woodbine

Yavapai Downs

Zia Park

None of these

I don't have a favorite

Response
Count

First favorite | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 4.3% (20) | 0.0% (0) | 4.9% (23) | 0.0% (0) | 0.4% (2) | 2.3% (11) | 0.4% (2) | 3.2% (15) | 0.4% (2) | 1.3% (6) | 10.4% (49) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.6% (3) | 0.4% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 1.5% (7) | 0.2% (1) | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 1.5% (7) | 0.2% (1) | 1.9% (9) | 0.0% (0) | 1.3% (6) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 11.9% (56) | 0.2% (1) | 0.4% (2) | 0.9% (4) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 2.1% (10) | 0.4% (2) | 3.2% (15) | 0.9% (4) | 0.4% (2) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.6% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.4% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.6% (3) | 8.9% (42) | 21.5% (101) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 1.5% (7) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 2.8% (13) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (5) | 3.8% (18) | 470
Second favorite (if applicable) | 0.8% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 3.5% (13) | 0.0% (0) | 6.5% (24) | 0.0% (0) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (4) | 5.1% (19) | 0.3% (1) | 1.4% (5) | 8.1% (30) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.8% (3) | 0.5% (2) | 0.3% (1) | 1.4% (5) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 0.8% (3) | 0.5% (2) | 1.6% (6) | 0.3% (1) | 5.7% (21) | 0.5% (2) | 4.1% (15) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 10.8% (40) | 0.0% (0) | 1.4% (5) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 1.1% (4) | 0.8% (3) | 4.3% (16) | 1.1% (4) | 1.9% (7) | 0.3% (1) | 0.8% (3) | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.3% (1) | 1.1% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 8.9% (33) | 15.2% (56) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 1.6% (6) | 0.3% (1) | 0.8% (3) | 0.0% (0) | 1.9% (7) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 0.5% (2) | 369
Third favorite (if applicable) | 2.9% (9) | 0.3% (1) | 4.6% (14) | 0.0% (0) | 5.2% (16) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 1.0% (3) | 0.7% (2) | 5.9% (18) | 0.3% (1) | 1.6% (5) | 7.5% (23) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (2) | 0.3% (1) | 2.3% (7) | 0.0% (0) | 1.3% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (2) | 0.3% (1) | 6.8% (21) | 0.7% (2) | 3.3% (10) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 5.5% (17) | 0.3% (1) | 0.7% (2) | 0.7% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 0.3% (1) | 1.3% (4) | 2.6% (8) | 1.0% (3) | 1.3% (4) | 1.0% (3) | 0.7% (2) | 1.0% (3) | 0.3% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 1.0% (3) | 0.3% (1) | 1.3% (4) | 0.3% (1) | 0.3% (1) | 9.1% (28) | 11.1% (34) | 0.0% (0) | 0.7% (2) | 0.3% (1) | 3.3% (10) | 0.7% (2) | 2.0% (6) | 0.3% (1) | 2.6% (8) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 1.0% (3) | 1.0% (3) | 307

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5. What is your current relationship to horse racing?

Select as many as apply

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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Horseplayer

98.1%

459

Horse owner

16.2%

76

Horse trainer

1.1%

5

Horse breeder

4.5%

21

Software developer

4.3%

20

Industry employee

3.2%

15

Industry supplier

0.6%

3

Horse racing journalist

4.1%

19

Racing information company employee

0.9%

4

Show repliesOther (please specify)

8.8%

41

Page: Wagering

6. How often do you wager on horse races?
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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Every day

14.1%

66

Several days a week

43.9%

205

Once or twice a week

17.6%

82

Every weekend

7.9%

37

A few times a month

11.8%

55

Less often than once a month

4.3%

20

Don't know

0.4%

2

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7. Thinking about how and where you typically wager, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that is on-track, off-track (OTB), and through advance deposit wagering (ADW), including offshore accounts.

Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100

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Response
Average

Response
Total

Response
Count

Show repliesAt a racetrack | | 25.56 | 10,198 | 399
Show repliesAt an off-track betting (OTB) venue | | 25.89 | 7,949 | 307
Show repliesThrough an advance deposit wagering (ADW) account using phone/online (including offshore accounts) | | 70.51 | 27,853 | 395

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8. Thinking about different racing surfaces, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on dirt, turf, and artificial surfaces.

Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100

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Response
Average

Response
Total

Response
Count

Show repliesDirt | | 47.96 | 21,582 | 450
Show repliesTurf | | 29.51 | 13,220 | 448
Show repliesArtificial | | 25.70 | 10,998 | 428

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9. Thinking about different types of horse racing, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on thoroughbred races, standardbred races, and quarter horse races.

Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100

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Response
Average

Response
Total

Response
Count

Show repliesThoroughbred races | | 94.01 | 42,961 | 457
Show repliesStandardbred races | | 10.24 | 2,346 | 229
Show repliesQuarter horse races | | 2.78 | 593 | 213

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10. Thinking about other forms of gambling, please estimate the percentage of your total play that is devoted to horse racing, sports books, poker, and other casino games.

Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100

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Response
Average

Response
Total

Response
Count

Show repliesHorse racing | | 90.89 | 41,627 | 458
Show repliesSports books | | 7.75 | 1,589 | 205
Show repliesPoker | | 5.55 | 988 | 178
Show repliesOther casino games | | 6.79 | 1,596 | 235

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11. How many different wagering accounts do you have?
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Response
Percent

Response
Count

None, I only bet at the racetrack or a simulcast venue

14.9%

69

One

30.7%

142

Two

31.4%

145

Three or more

22.5%

104

Don't know

0.4%

2

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12. All things considered (e.g. takeout rates, quality of racing, integrity of the sport, etc.), from your perspective as a horseplayer, how would you describe your current satisfaction with horse racing?
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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Very Satisfied

5.4%

25

Somewhat Satisfied

24.1%

111

Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied

11.3%

52

Somewhat Unsatisfied

35.8%

165

Very Unsatisfied

23.2%

107

Don't know

0.2%

1

Page: Issue Concern

13. Please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
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Not At All Concerned

Slightly Concerned

Somewhat Concerned

Moderately Concerned

Extremely Concerned

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

Public awareness and perception of the sport | 5.7% (26) | 8.5% (39) | 14.4% (66) | 24.7% (113) | 45.4% (208) | 1.3% (6) | 3.97 | 458
Pari-mutuel pool integrity | 10.7% (49) | 15.3% (70) | 15.5% (71) | 15.3% (70) | 41.5% (190) | 1.7% (8) | 3.63 | 458
Illegal use of medication and drugs | 2.8% (13) | 8.3% (38) | 12.7% (58) | 17.2% (79) | 58.5% (268) | 0.4% (2) | 4.21 | 458
Pari-mutuel takeout rates | 2.4% (11) | 3.7% (17) | 7.6% (35) | 21.0% (96) | 64.6% (296) | 0.7% (3) | 4.43 | 458
Breakage | 10.5% (48) | 13.8% (63) | 19.4% (89) | 22.9% (105) | 28.2% (129) | 5.2% (24) | 3.47 | 458
Declining average field size | 2.8% (13) | 5.0% (23) | 13.3% (61) | 24.2% (111) | 54.4% (249) | 0.2% (1) | 4.23 | 458
Federal income tax laws on winnings | 7.6% (35) | 8.3% (38) | 10.0% (46) | 15.5% (71) | 54.6% (250) | 3.9% (18) | 4.05 | 458
Parking, admission, and concession prices | 31.4% (144) | 16.4% (75) | 13.5% (62) | 17.9% (82) | 14.4% (66) | 6.3% (29) | 2.65 | 458
High rebate thresholds | 18.8% (86) | 13.3% (61) | 18.3% (84) | 18.8% (86) | 21.6% (99) | 9.2% (42) | 3.12 | 458

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14. Again, please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
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Not At All Concerned

Slightly Concerned

Somewhat Concerned

Moderately Concerned

Extremely Concerned

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

Late scratches and Pick-3/Pick-4 wagering | 15.1% (69) | 17.5% (80) | 19.9% (91) | 22.8% (104) | 21.7% (99) | 3.1% (14) | 3.19 | 457
Abuse of late scratch rules | 10.9% (50) | 19.0% (87) | 19.3% (88) | 20.6% (94) | 28.4% (130) | 1.8% (8) | 3.37 | 457
Proliferation of artificial surfaces | 25.4% (116) | 11.6% (53) | 12.0% (55) | 16.4% (75) | 33.7% (154) | 0.9% (4) | 3.22 | 457
Computerized robotic wagering and late odds changes | 9.0% (41) | 10.7% (49) | 15.8% (72) | 21.4% (98) | 42.0% (192) | 1.1% (5) | 3.78 | 457
Access to live video and replays | 14.9% (68) | 14.2% (65) | 14.7% (67) | 21.0% (96) | 34.4% (157) | 0.9% (4) | 3.46 | 457
Distribution of signals and ADW accounts | 10.7% (49) | 9.4% (43) | 15.8% (72) | 21.2% (97) | 37.9% (173) | 5.0% (23) | 3.70 | 457
Growing trend to "breed for speed" | 13.3% (61) | 11.6% (53) | 19.0% (87) | 21.4% (98) | 33.0% (151) | 1.5% (7) | 3.50 | 457
Decreasing television coverage/ ratings | 5.9% (27) | 10.9% (50) | 16.4% (75) | 26.9% (123) | 38.9% (178) | 0.9% (4) | 3.83 | 457
Lack of on-track perks for high-volume bettors | 29.3% (134) | 15.1% (69) | 15.8% (72) | 15.5% (71) | 19.3% (88) | 5.0% (23) | 2.79 | 457

Page: Pool Integrity

15. Do you think the industry should invest in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time?
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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

85.1%

388

No

3.7%

17

Not sure

11.2%

51

16. Short of investing in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time, one measure that has been suggested by horseplayers as a way to ensure that betting isn't taking place after the bell and to prevent odds from changing after the bell is to close pools and stop wagering when the first horse is loaded into the gate.

Would you be in favor of and support this?

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Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

71.5%

326

No

18.4%

84

Not sure

10.1%

46

Page: Bet more/ priorities

17. What is the main reason you take breaks from betting on horse racing?
| answered question | 456

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18

Response
Percent

Response
Count

I temporarily run out of gambling money.

10.7%

49

I focus on other types of gambling instead of horse racing.

2.9%

13

I get discouraged because of things like losing photos, losing DQs, bad rides, etc.

6.4%

29

I just don't have the time to play at certain times of the year.

21.7%

99

I tend to focus on specific meets and/or races, so my betting is cyclical.

23.2%

106

I don't take breaks and bet almost every chance I get.

16.4%

75

None of these

17.5%

80

Don't know

1.1%

5

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18. Which one of the following improvements would most cause you to increase your wagering?
| answered question | 456

skipped question

18

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Lower takeout/higher rebates

53.5%

244

Free information, like past performances and video

17.1%

78

More stringent and uniform rules on drugs in racing

6.1%

28

Unrestricted access to betting all tracks using a single account

10.7%

49

None of these

9.9%

45

Don't know

2.6%

12

19. What do you consider to be the biggest hurdle to reigniting growth in handle?
| answered question | 456

skipped question

18

Response
Percent

Response
Count

High takeout rates

42.5%

194

Lack of uniform drug policy and enforcement

6.1%

28

Restrictions on wagering/lack of open access

9.6%

44

Wagering systems integrity

2.6%

12

Quality of racing product

23.5%

107

None of these

11.6%

53

Don't know

3.9%

18

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20. HANA is working on many different issues that will benefit the horseplayer. What do you think HANA's priorities should be?

Please rank the following from Most Important to Least Important.

| answered question | 441

skipped question

33

1 - Most Important

2

3

4

5

6

7 - Least Important

Rating
Average

Response
Count

Reduced takeout rates | 49.0% (216) | 17.7% (78) | 13.2% (58) | 9.5% (42) | 3.2% (14) | 5.2% (23) | 2.3% (10) | 2.25 | 441
Introduction of new wager types at reduced takeout rates | 3.2% (14) | 7.5% (33) | 10.4% (46) | 9.3% (41) | 13.4% (59) | 19.5% (86) | 36.7% (162) | 5.28 | 441
Stiffer penalties for drug positives | 17.0% (75) | 17.5% (77) | 15.2% (67) | 15.0% (66) | 13.6% (60) | 12.5% (55) | 9.3% (41) | 3.65 | 441
New tote system to update odds in real time | 7.5% (33) | 14.7% (65) | 20.9% (92) | 17.9% (79) | 18.4% (81) | 13.4% (59) | 7.3% (32) | 3.94 | 441
Open access to all track signals for all ADWs | 14.3% (63) | 15.4% (68) | 12.0% (53) | 14.5% (64) | 16.1% (71) | 13.2% (58) | 14.5% (64) | 4.00 | 441
Pool integrity | 7.0% (31) | 16.6% (73) | 20.2% (89) | 20.0% (88) | 18.6% (82) | 12.7% (56) | 5.0% (22) | 3.85 | 441
Abolishment of breakage | 2.0% (9) | 10.7% (47) | 8.2% (36) | 13.8% (61) | 16.8% (74) | 23.6% (104) | 24.9% (110) | 5.03 | 441

Page: Takeout

21. How often are you aware of the track takeout rate on bets you make?
| answered question | 441

skipped question

33

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Always

38.1%

168

Usually

36.3%

160

Sometimes

12.0%

53

Rarely

10.2%

45

Never

2.9%

13

Don't know

0.5%

2

22. How often do you get rebates of more than 2% on each wager?
| answered question | 441

skipped question

33

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Always

6.6%

29

Usually

5.9%

26

Sometimes

10.7%

47

Rarely

16.1%

71

Never

55.3%

244

Don't know

5.4%

24

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23. Do higher takeout rates stop you from betting on specific racetracks or certain types of wagers?

Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion

| answered question | 439

skipped question

35

Response
Percent

Response
Count

I don't bet on racetracks or certain types of wagers that have a takeout rate that is over a certain level.

29.6%

130

I usually only bet lower takeout wagers or wagers where my rebate reduces the rate to a lower type takeout bet.

12.1%

53

I purposely bet a lot less the higher the takeout rate is.

17.1%

75

I don't consider takeout rates when I play.

37.4%

164

Don't know

3.9%

17

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24. Which of the following describes the change, if any, to the level of your annual wagering activity over the past few years?
| answered question | 436

skipped question

38

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Significant decrease in amount wagered annually

25.9%

113

Slight decrease in amount wagered annually

24.3%

106

Annual wagering level has stayed about the same

28.0%

122

Slight increase in amount wagered each year

14.2%

62

Significant increase in amount wagered each year

6.2%

27

Don't know

1.4%

6

Page:

25. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
| answered question | 436

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38

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

I always prefer ADW accounts that offer rebates. | 7.8% (34) | 4.1% (18) | 27.1% (118) | 15.8% (69) | 32.1% (140) | 13.1% (57) | 3.69 | 436
Takeout rates are too high. | 4.4% (19) | 1.8% (8) | 6.4% (28) | 16.3% (71) | 69.7% (304) | 1.4% (6) | 4.47 | 436
HANA should be working to get takeout rates reduced. | 6.0% (26) | 0.9% (4) | 7.3% (32) | 19.5% (85) | 65.6% (286) | 0.7% (3) | 4.39 | 436
Player rewards programs with high rebates would entice me to wager on-track. | 14.9% (65) | 9.6% (42) | 23.4% (102) | 22.9% (100) | 24.5% (107) | 4.6% (20) | 3.34 | 436
HANA should be working to get tracks to adopt player rewards programs with high rebates. | 6.2% (27) | 6.0% (26) | 25.5% (111) | 27.5% (120) | 32.6% (142) | 2.3% (10) | 3.76 | 436

Page:

26. In many racing jurisdictions takeout reduction on existing wagers requires a change in state law. However, it appears that NEW wagers in many racing jurisdictions can be offered at reduced takeout without legislative action. Such new wagers require agreement between tracks, horsemen, ADWs, and racing commissions only.

Would you like to see HANA working to get new wagers offered at reduced takeout?

| answered question | 434

skipped question

40

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

69.1%

300

No

9.7%

42

Don't know

21.2%

92

27. If HANA were to work on new wagers at reduced takeout, which types of wagers would you like to see?

Select as many as apply

| answered question | 434

skipped question

40

Response
Percent

Response
Count

50 cent Pick-5

47.5%

206

50 cent Place Pick All

24.9%

108

Win Parlay

45.4%

197

Place Parlay

24.2%

105

Show Parlay

24.7%

107

Don't know

28.8%

125

Page:

28. If a certain track would reduce its takeout rate to a level at least 5% less than the takeout rate of the track you currently play, would you be willing to move a portion of your play to that track?

Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion

| answered question | 434

skipped question

40

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes, I would move a significant portion of my play to that track.

24.7%

107

Yes, I would move a portion of my play to that track.

34.1%

148

Maybe, I would only move a portion of my play to that track if it was a track I already play or had recently played.

25.1%

109

No, I like the tracks I currently play and would not adjust play if a track materially reduced takeout.

12.4%

54

Don't know

3.7%

16

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29. Are you willing to refrain from wagering on a track you normally wager on as part of a collaborative action?

Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion

| answered question | 434

skipped question

40

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action.

54.8%

238

Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action, but only for a short period.

9.7%

42

I would be willing to reduce but not completely refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on since I still want to be able to take advantage of specific opportunities.

9.9%

43

Maybe, it depends on the circumstances.

19.8%

86

No, I would not be willing to reduce or refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager regardless of the purpose for the collaborative action.

4.4%

19

Don't know

1.4%

6

Page:

30. Do you wager on North American horse racing using an offshore betting exchange or bookmaker?
| answered question | 433

skipped question

41

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes, they get most of my action

6.5%

28

Yes, they get around half of my action

1.4%

6

Yes, they get some of my action

9.5%

41

No

82.7%

358

Page: Offshore

31. Why do you wager offshore?

Select as many as apply

| answered question | 74

skipped question

400

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Better pricing/lower effective takeout/higher rebates than available to me onshore

55.4%

41

Good rebate available offshore vs. having to meet a $1 million floor for similar rebates onshore

33.8%

25

Access to wider variety of track signals in one place offshore than onshore

21.6%

16

Access to track signals offshore that are blacked out in my home state because of contract or gaming compact issues

17.6%

13

Access to rebates offshore not available to me onshore because I live in a source market area

17.6%

13

Convenience and privacy

33.8%

25

Tax friendly -- No withholding and no reporting of "signers"

41.9%

31

Page:

32. How would you describe the safety of your money in your offshore account?
| answered question | 74

skipped question

400

Response
Percent

Response
Count

I strongly feel that my money is safe

36.5%

27

I mostly feel that my money is safe

29.7%

22

I have neutral feelings about the safety of my money

13.5%

10

I have some doubts

17.6%

13

I have strong doubts

2.7%

2

33. Do you bet more than $1 million a year offshore on racing?
| answered question | 73

skipped question

401

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

6.8%

5

No

93.2%

68

Page:

34. Would you be willing to bet the same amount or more through a pari-mutuel rebater onshore if you could get an identical effective takeout through rebates or other favorable pricing mechanism?
| answered question | 69

skipped question

405

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

94.2%

65

No

5.8%

4

Page: Drugs

35. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding drugs and medications.
| answered question | 433

skipped question

41

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

Racing has an integrity problem because of drugs. | 2.1% (9) | 6.5% (28) | 12.2% (53) | 26.3% (114) | 52.7% (228) | 0.2% (1) | 4.21 | 433
Penalties for drug positives need to be more severe. | 2.1% (9) | 2.5% (11) | 6.9% (30) | 23.8% (103) | 64.4% (279) | 0.2% (1) | 4.46 | 433
The responsibility/penalties for drug positives should extend beyond the trainer to the owner. | 14.1% (61) | 12.7% (55) | 15.0% (65) | 20.8% (90) | 37.4% (162) | 0.0% (0) | 3.55 | 433
Individual horses should be suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner. | 17.3% (75) | 12.9% (56) | 11.5% (50) | 21.9% (95) | 35.8% (155) | 0.5% (2) | 3.46 | 433
Individual veterinarians should be fined/suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner. | 3.0% (13) | 5.5% (24) | 10.4% (45) | 23.6% (102) | 57.0% (247) | 0.5% (2) | 4.27 | 433
Administering banned substances to racehorses should be classified as criminal behavior. | 6.5% (28) | 8.3% (36) | 13.9% (60) | 23.1% (100) | 48.0% (208) | 0.2% (1) | 3.98 | 433
There should be a complete ban on all medications. | 21.7% (94) | 23.6% (102) | 18.2% (79) | 15.5% (67) | 21.0% (91) | 0.0% (0) | 2.91 | 433

Page: Pool Integrity/Surfaces

36. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding pari-mutuel pool integrity.
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

Racing has an integrity problem because of odds that change after the gate opens. | 5.8% (25) | 7.9% (34) | 12.3% (53) | 36.1% (156) | 37.7% (163) | 0.2% (1) | 3.92 | 432
The industry should spend the money to acquire a tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time. | 2.5% (11) | 2.1% (9) | 9.5% (41) | 29.2% (126) | 56.3% (243) | 0.5% (2) | 4.35 | 432
Pari-mutuel pools should be closed when the first horse loads into the gate. | 14.1% (61) | 6.7% (29) | 10.4% (45) | 22.5% (97) | 46.3% (200) | 0.0% (0) | 3.80 | 432

Page:

37. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding artificial surfaces.
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Rating
Average

Response
Count

I like wagering on artificial surfaces. | 26.2% (113) | 15.5% (67) | 31.7% (137) | 13.0% (56) | 13.0% (56) | 0.7% (3) | 2.71 | 432
It's time to rip out artificial surfaces and go back to dirt. | 19.2% (83) | 14.8% (64) | 19.7% (85) | 15.5% (67) | 30.6% (132) | 0.2% (1) | 3.23 | 432
HANA should be working to make artificial surfaces a thing of the past. | 23.8% (103) | 11.6% (50) | 25.9% (112) | 12.5% (54) | 25.9% (112) | 0.2% (1) | 3.05 | 432

Page:

38. How interested are you in attending a HANA sponsored event?
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Very Interested

26.2%

113

Moderately Interested

21.1%

91

Somewhat Interested

22.9%

99

Slightly Interested

15.7%

68

Not At All Interested

6.3%

27

Don't know

7.9%

34

Page: HANA events

39. Would you travel beyond your local area to a HANA sponsored Event?
| answered question | 405

skipped question

69

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

18.8%

76

No

20.7%

84

Maybe

54.8%

222

Don't know

5.7%

23

40. Would you attend a HANA event at a racetrack?
| answered question | 405

skipped question

69

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Yes

64.9%

263

No

0.7%

3

Maybe

32.3%

131

Don't know

2.0%

8

Page:

41. Why would you want to attend a HANA event?

Select as many as apply

| answered question | 405

skipped question

69

Response
Percent

Response
Count

To discuss the current state of horse racing with other HANA members.

65.2%

264

To discuss the direction HANA is taking with board members.

41.0%

166

To socialize with other HANA members.

51.6%

209

Don't know

9.4%

38

Show repliesOther (please specify)

9.6%

39

Page:

42. What would you like to see at a HANA sponsored event?

Select as many as apply

| answered question | 405

skipped question

69

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Formal program with presentations on HANA issues

64.4%

261

Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest

52.1%

211

Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members

65.7%

266

Special perks such as preferred seating for attendees

27.2%

110

Free food and drink

24.7%

100

Gifts/ souvenirs

17.8%

72

Don't know

6.2%

25

Show repliesOther (please specify)

5.2%

21

Page:

43. How interested are you in attending a HANA convention in Las Vegas?
| answered question | 405

skipped question

69

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Very Interested

15.1%

61

Moderately Interested

14.1%

57

Somewhat Interested

21.5%

87

Slightly Interested

22.5%

91

Not At All Interested

22.5%

91

Don't Know

4.4%

18

Page: HANA convention

44. How long of a convention would appeal to you?
| answered question | 314

skipped question

160

Response
Percent

Response
Count

One day

8.0%

25

Two days

52.9%

166

Three days

24.2%

76

Not sure

12.7%

40

Show repliesOther (please specify)

2.2%

7

Page:

45. What would you like to see at a HANA convention?

Select as many as apply

| answered question | 314

skipped question

160

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Formal program with presentations on HANA issues

81.2%

255

Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest

68.8%

216

Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members

76.1%

239

HANA banquet

32.8%

103

Free food and drink

29.6%

93

Gifts/ souvenirs

21.0%

66

Don't know

4.8%

15

Show repliesOther (please specify)

5.4%

17

Page: Demographics

46. In which state or province do you currently reside?

Click for drop-down list

| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

AL Alabama

1.2%

5

AK Alaska

0.2%

1

AZ Arizona

1.6%

7

AR Arkansas

0.9%

4

CA California

12.3%

53

CO Colorado

0.9%

4

CT Connecticut

0.7%

3

DE Delaware

0.5%

2

DC District of Columbia | | 0.0% | 0

FL Florida

6.3%

27

GA Georgia

0.5%

2

HI Hawaii

0.2%

1

ID Idaho | | 0.0% | 0

IL Illinois

3.9%

17

IN Indiana

1.9%

8

IA Iowa

0.9%

4

KS Kansas

0.5%

2

KY Kentucky

5.3%

23

LA Louisiana

0.7%

3

ME Maine

0.5%

2

MD Maryland

3.2%

14

MA Massachusetts

3.9%

17

MI Michigan

0.9%

4

MN Minnesota

3.2%

14

MS Mississippi

0.5%

2

MO Missouri

0.9%

4

MT Montana | | 0.0% | 0

NE Nebraska

0.9%

4

NV Nevada

1.2%

5

NH New Hampshire

0.2%

1

NJ New Jersey

4.9%

21

NM New Mexico

0.7%

3

NY New York

10.6%

46

NC North Carolina

0.5%

2

ND North Dakota | | 0.0% | 0

OH Ohio

2.5%

11

OK Oklahoma

1.6%

7

OR Oregon

1.2%

5

PA Pennsylvania

4.9%

21

RI Rhode Island

0.2%

1

SC South Carolina | | 0.0% | 0
SD South Dakota | | 0.0% | 0

TN Tennessee

1.2%

5

TX Texas

4.4%

19

UT Utah

0.2%

1

VT Vermont | | 0.0% | 0

VA Virginia

2.1%

9

WA Washington

1.2%

5

WV West Virginia

0.2%

1

WI Wisconsin

0.7%

3

WY Wyoming | | 0.0% | 0

AB Alberta

0.7%

3

BC British Columbia

1.2%

5

MB Manitoba

0.2%

1

NB New Brunswick | | 0.0% | 0

NF Newfoundland

0.2%

1

NT Northwest Territories | | 0.0% | 0
NS Nova Scotia | | 0.0% | 0

ON Ontario

6.0%

26

PE Prince Edward Island | | 0.0% | 0

QC Quebec

0.5%

2

SK Saskatchewan

0.2%

1

YT Yukon | | 0.0% | 0

47. Are you male or female?
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Male

96.1%

415

Female

3.0%

13

Decline to answer

0.9%

4

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48. What is your age?
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

18 to 25

0.7%

3

26 to 34

3.0%

13

35 to 49

26.4%

114

50 to 64

49.5%

214

65 and over

19.0%

82

Decline to answer

1.4%

6

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49. What is the highest level of education that you have ever completed?
| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Less than high school diploma

0.2%

1

High school diploma or equivalent

7.4%

32

Some college/ associate degree/ trade school

33.1%

143

Bachelor degree

34.5%

149

Master degree

17.1%

74

PhD

6.0%

26

Decline to answer

1.6%

7

Page:

50. Having an estimate of our membership's total handle is vitally important in many ways. This information empowers us when we negotiate to effect change within the industry.

Please estimate the total amount that you wagered on horse racing in the past 12 months.

| answered question | 432

skipped question

42

Response
Percent

Response
Count

Less than $2,000

8.1%

35

More than $2,000 but less than $10,000

31.3%

135

More than $10,000 but less than $50,000

30.8%

133

More than $50,000 but less than $300,000

18.5%

80

More than $300,000 but less than $1,000,000

2.8%

12

$1,000,000 or more

2.5%

11

Although I am aware that my response will remain anonymous and confidential, I decline to answer.

6.0%

26