GITNUXREPORT 2026

Thoroughbred Industry Statistics

The global Thoroughbred industry generates major economic benefits and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs.

How We Build This Report

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Primary Source Collection

Data aggregated from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and professional bodies with disclosed methodology and sample sizes.

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Editorial Curation

Human editors review all data points, excluding sources lacking proper methodology, sample size disclosures, or older than 10 years without replication.

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AI-Powered Verification

Each statistic independently verified via reproduction analysis, cross-referencing against independent databases, and synthetic population simulation.

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Final human editorial review of all AI-verified statistics. Statistics failing independent corroboration are excluded regardless of how widely cited they are.

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Key Statistics

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North American Thoroughbred foal crop in 2023 was 15,237 registered foals, down 8.3% from 2022 peak

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Keeneland September Yearling Sale 2023 grossed $406.3 million for 2,728 Thoroughbreds sold, average $148,742

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Fasig-Tipton November Breeding Stock Sale 2023 sold 847 Thoroughbreds for $115.2 million, RNA 22%

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In 2023, 38% of North American Thoroughbred foals were by sires in their first or second crop

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OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training 2023 topped $45.9 million for 1,185 Thoroughbreds, average $38,730

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European Thoroughbred yearling sales in 2023 totaled €1.1 billion, led by Arqana with €156 million

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U.S. Thoroughbred mare books in 2023 averaged 45 foalings per top 100 mares, up from 42 in 2022

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Tattersalls October Book 1 Yearling Sale 2023 grossed £144.5 million for 547 Thoroughbreds, average £264,073

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In 2023, 4,128 Thoroughbred weanlings sold at U.S. auctions for $234.6 million, average $56,823

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Japanese Thoroughbred mare fertility rate was 92.3% in 2023, producing 7,892 foals

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Gulfstream 2-Year-Old Sale 2023 sold 112 Thoroughbreds for $19.8 million, average $176,786

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Average Thoroughbred yearling price at U.S. sales rose to $105,400 in 2023 from $98,200 in 2022

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Irish Thoroughbred foal registrations hit 6,847 in 2023, down 4% YoY

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Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Spring Sale 2023 grossed $92.4 million for 1,104 yearlings, average $83,700

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In 2023, 22 stallions covered 200+ mares in North America, led by Into Mischief with 304

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Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales 2022-23 totaled AUD 413 million for 5,492 lots

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UK National Hunt Thoroughbred foal crop was 5,234 in 2023, stable from prior year

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Barretts Equine Ltd. Select Yearling Sale 2023 sold 142 Thoroughbreds for $4.6 million, avg $32,394

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In 2022, the U.S. Thoroughbred industry contributed $5.8 billion to the national GDP through direct, indirect, and induced effects

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The Thoroughbred racing sector generated $1.2 billion in taxes for federal, state, and local governments in 2022 across the U.S.

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In 2023, Thoroughbred racing supported 256,000 jobs nationwide in the U.S., with wages totaling $4.9 billion

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Global Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry was valued at $42 billion in 2022, led by markets in the U.S., UK, Japan, and Australia

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In Kentucky, the Thoroughbred industry accounted for 1.9% of the state's GDP in 2022, generating $6.4 billion in total economic output

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New York Thoroughbred racing contributed $4.2 billion to the economy in 2022, including $1.1 billion in wages and benefits

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The U.S. Thoroughbred sales market averaged $384,272 per horse sold at auction in 2023, up 12% from 2022

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Pari-mutuel handle for U.S. Thoroughbred racing reached $11.2 billion in 2023, a 4.5% increase year-over-year

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Florida's Thoroughbred industry generated $2.1 billion in economic impact in 2022, supporting 18,000 jobs

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In 2022, the Australian Thoroughbred racing industry contributed AUD 5.6 billion to GDP, with wagering turnover at AUD 7.8 billion

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The 2023 Kentucky Derby Week generated $287 million in direct spending for Louisville, with total economic impact exceeding $400 million

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U.S. Thoroughbred breeding farms produced $1.8 billion in farm gate revenue in 2022 from horse sales and services

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British Horseracing generated £4.7 billion in economic impact in 2022, including £1.7 billion from tourism

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Japanese Thoroughbred racing industry's JRA contributions reached ¥3.4 trillion in economic value in FY2022

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California Thoroughbred racing provided $1.5 billion in annual economic benefits, including $500 million in state taxes in 2022

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In 2023, U.S. Thoroughbred industry purse money totaled $1.6 billion, distributed across 30,000+ races

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Dubai World Cup night generated $250 million in economic impact for UAE in 2023, driven by Thoroughbred racing

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Irish Thoroughbred industry exported €1.2 billion in bloodstock in 2022, contributing 0.5% to national GDP

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Saudi Cup 2023 purse of $20 million boosted local economy by $100 million in tourism and spending

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Ontario Thoroughbred racing generated CAD 1.8 billion in economic activity in 2022, supporting 12,000 jobs

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Thoroughbred industry employed 1.74 million people in the U.S. in 2022 across racing, breeding, and related sectors

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Kentucky Thoroughbred sector supported 58,500 direct jobs in 2023, with average wage $45,200 annually

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U.S. racetrack employment totaled 26,000 full-time equivalents in 2023, including backstretch workers

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Globally, Thoroughbred racing employed 300,000 direct workers in 2022, per IFHA estimates

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Florida Thoroughbred farms and training centers employed 14,200 people in 2022, generating $650 million in wages

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Jockeys numbered 1,200 active in U.S. Thoroughbred racing in 2023, with top earners averaging $2.5 million

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British Thoroughbred industry sustained 85,000 jobs in 2022, 40% in rural areas

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In 2023, 12,500 trainers were licensed for Thoroughbred racing in North America

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Australian Thoroughbred racing supported 120,000 jobs in 2022-23, including wagering sector

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New York Thoroughbred racing employed 22,000 workers in 2022, with $1.1 billion in payroll

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Veterinarians in U.S. Thoroughbred industry numbered 4,500 in 2023, specializing in equine medicine

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Farriers servicing Thoroughbreds totaled 8,000 nationwide in 2022, per farrier associations

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California Thoroughbred employment reached 25,000 jobs in 2023, focused on Southern CA tracks

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Exercise riders and grooms comprised 40% of racetrack workforce, about 10,400 in U.S. 2023

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Irish Thoroughbred sector employed 28,000 full-time equivalents in 2022, 70% in breeding

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Pari-mutuel clerks and mutuel tellers numbered 5,200 in U.S. Thoroughbred venues in 2023

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Ontario racing industry jobs totaled 9,500 in 2022, with training programs for 1,200 apprentices

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Women held 45% of Thoroughbred industry jobs in U.S. in 2023, up from 38% in 2018

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U.S. Thoroughbred fatality rate in racing was 1.66 per 1,000 starts in 2022, per Jockey Club data

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In 2023, 92% of U.S. Thoroughbred racetracks implemented HISA safety protocols reducing injuries by 15%

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Average Thoroughbred racehorse career length was 22 starts over 3.2 years in 2023 U.S. data

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California Thoroughbred racing saw zero catastrophic injuries during 2023 Santa Anita meet, first in decades

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78% of retired U.S. Thoroughbreds transitioned to second careers in 2023, per Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

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Medication violation rate in Thoroughbred racing dropped to 0.45% in 2023 under HISA rules

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UK Thoroughbred equine fatality rate was 0.72 per 1,000 flat race starts in 2022

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In 2023, 1,200 U.S. Thoroughbreds entered retraining programs post-racing, 85% success rate

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Japanese Thoroughbred racing injury rate was 1.2 per 1,000 starts in 2023, lowest in 20 years

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65% of Thoroughbred fractures in racing were stress-related, treatable with surgery per 2023 studies

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Australian Thoroughbred welfare funding reached AUD 25 million in 2023 for aftercare initiatives

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Track surface synthetic vs. dirt reduced injury risk by 28% in U.S. Thoroughbred studies 2023

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98% of U.S. Thoroughbred foals received veterinary wellness checks before sales in 2023

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Hong Kong Jockey Club reported 0.5% Thoroughbred fatality rate in 2022-23, with advanced rehab facilities

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Over 500 Thoroughbreds adopted yearly by New Vocations in 2023, 95% retrained successfully

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EIPH prevalence in racing Thoroughbreds was 85% post-race in 2023 scope studies, managed with lasix where allowed

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Irish Thoroughbred retirement scheme placed 450 horses in 2023, funded by levy on sales

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Biomechanical sensors on 10,000 U.S. Thoroughbreds in 2023 detected early lameness in 22% of cases

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In 2023, the number of Thoroughbred races run in North America totaled 32,847, down 2% from 2022

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Average field size for U.S. Thoroughbred races in 2023 was 7.2 horses, the lowest since records began in 1990

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Handle per race day in U.S. Thoroughbred racing hit $4.8 million in 2023, up 6% from prior year

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In 2023, 47,392 Thoroughbred starters competed in North American races, a 1.5% decline YoY

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Win percentage for favorites in U.S. Thoroughbred races was 34.2% in 2023, consistent with historical averages

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Average speed index for Thoroughbred dirt races in 2023 was 92 Beyer points, up slightly from 91 in 2022

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Churchill Downs hosted 155 Thoroughbred races in 2023, with purses totaling $28.5 million

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In 2023, 28% of U.S. Thoroughbred races were won by horses aged 3-5 years, the most common age group

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Average purse per race in graded stakes for Thoroughbreds reached $145,000 in 2023

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Belmont Stakes 2023 featured a field of 8 Thoroughbreds, with the winner completing 1.5 miles in 2:28.27

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In 2023, Japanese Thoroughbred racing saw 18,492 races with JRA, average field size 15.3 horses

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UK Thoroughbred flat races in 2023 totaled 5,672, with average prize money £15,200 per race

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Australian Thoroughbred racing in 2022-23 had 4,927 races with over $1 billion in prizemoney

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Preakness Stakes 2023 won by National Treasure in 1:55.35 for 1 3/16 miles on dirt

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In 2023, 12.4% of U.S. Thoroughbred races were turf events, up from 11.8% in 2022

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Hong Kong Thoroughbred racing in 2022-23 featured 645 meetings with average handle HK$1.2 billion per meeting

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Average winning margin in U.S. Thoroughbred sprints (6 furlongs) was 2.1 lengths in 2023

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Del Mar Thoroughbred meet in 2023 had 78 days, 612 races, average daily handle $12 million

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In 2023, female Thoroughbreds won 52% of U.S. races overall, including fillies and mares

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Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, the U.S. Thoroughbred industry contributed $5.8 billion to the national GDP through direct, indirect, and induced effects
  • The Thoroughbred racing sector generated $1.2 billion in taxes for federal, state, and local governments in 2022 across the U.S.
  • In 2023, Thoroughbred racing supported 256,000 jobs nationwide in the U.S., with wages totaling $4.9 billion
  • In 2023, the number of Thoroughbred races run in North America totaled 32,847, down 2% from 2022
  • Average field size for U.S. Thoroughbred races in 2023 was 7.2 horses, the lowest since records began in 1990
  • Handle per race day in U.S. Thoroughbred racing hit $4.8 million in 2023, up 6% from prior year
  • North American Thoroughbred foal crop in 2023 was 15,237 registered foals, down 8.3% from 2022 peak
  • Keeneland September Yearling Sale 2023 grossed $406.3 million for 2,728 Thoroughbreds sold, average $148,742
  • Fasig-Tipton November Breeding Stock Sale 2023 sold 847 Thoroughbreds for $115.2 million, RNA 22%
  • Thoroughbred industry employed 1.74 million people in the U.S. in 2022 across racing, breeding, and related sectors
  • Kentucky Thoroughbred sector supported 58,500 direct jobs in 2023, with average wage $45,200 annually
  • U.S. racetrack employment totaled 26,000 full-time equivalents in 2023, including backstretch workers
  • U.S. Thoroughbred fatality rate in racing was 1.66 per 1,000 starts in 2022, per Jockey Club data
  • In 2023, 92% of U.S. Thoroughbred racetracks implemented HISA safety protocols reducing injuries by 15%
  • Average Thoroughbred racehorse career length was 22 starts over 3.2 years in 2023 U.S. data

The global Thoroughbred industry generates major economic benefits and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Breeding and Sales

1North American Thoroughbred foal crop in 2023 was 15,237 registered foals, down 8.3% from 2022 peak
Verified
2Keeneland September Yearling Sale 2023 grossed $406.3 million for 2,728 Thoroughbreds sold, average $148,742
Verified
3Fasig-Tipton November Breeding Stock Sale 2023 sold 847 Thoroughbreds for $115.2 million, RNA 22%
Verified
4In 2023, 38% of North American Thoroughbred foals were by sires in their first or second crop
Directional
5OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training 2023 topped $45.9 million for 1,185 Thoroughbreds, average $38,730
Single source
6European Thoroughbred yearling sales in 2023 totaled €1.1 billion, led by Arqana with €156 million
Verified
7U.S. Thoroughbred mare books in 2023 averaged 45 foalings per top 100 mares, up from 42 in 2022
Verified
8Tattersalls October Book 1 Yearling Sale 2023 grossed £144.5 million for 547 Thoroughbreds, average £264,073
Verified
9In 2023, 4,128 Thoroughbred weanlings sold at U.S. auctions for $234.6 million, average $56,823
Directional
10Japanese Thoroughbred mare fertility rate was 92.3% in 2023, producing 7,892 foals
Single source
11Gulfstream 2-Year-Old Sale 2023 sold 112 Thoroughbreds for $19.8 million, average $176,786
Verified
12Average Thoroughbred yearling price at U.S. sales rose to $105,400 in 2023 from $98,200 in 2022
Verified
13Irish Thoroughbred foal registrations hit 6,847 in 2023, down 4% YoY
Verified
14Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Spring Sale 2023 grossed $92.4 million for 1,104 yearlings, average $83,700
Directional
15In 2023, 22 stallions covered 200+ mares in North America, led by Into Mischief with 304
Single source
16Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales 2022-23 totaled AUD 413 million for 5,492 lots
Verified
17UK National Hunt Thoroughbred foal crop was 5,234 in 2023, stable from prior year
Verified
18Barretts Equine Ltd. Select Yearling Sale 2023 sold 142 Thoroughbreds for $4.6 million, avg $32,394
Verified

Breeding and Sales Interpretation

Though the foal crop shrinks and fertility rates fluctuate, the relentless machinery of the Thoroughbred industry roars on, funneling billions through sales rings where ever-fewer, ever-more expensive prospects are traded with gambler's hope.

Economic Impact

1In 2022, the U.S. Thoroughbred industry contributed $5.8 billion to the national GDP through direct, indirect, and induced effects
Verified
2The Thoroughbred racing sector generated $1.2 billion in taxes for federal, state, and local governments in 2022 across the U.S.
Verified
3In 2023, Thoroughbred racing supported 256,000 jobs nationwide in the U.S., with wages totaling $4.9 billion
Verified
4Global Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry was valued at $42 billion in 2022, led by markets in the U.S., UK, Japan, and Australia
Directional
5In Kentucky, the Thoroughbred industry accounted for 1.9% of the state's GDP in 2022, generating $6.4 billion in total economic output
Single source
6New York Thoroughbred racing contributed $4.2 billion to the economy in 2022, including $1.1 billion in wages and benefits
Verified
7The U.S. Thoroughbred sales market averaged $384,272 per horse sold at auction in 2023, up 12% from 2022
Verified
8Pari-mutuel handle for U.S. Thoroughbred racing reached $11.2 billion in 2023, a 4.5% increase year-over-year
Verified
9Florida's Thoroughbred industry generated $2.1 billion in economic impact in 2022, supporting 18,000 jobs
Directional
10In 2022, the Australian Thoroughbred racing industry contributed AUD 5.6 billion to GDP, with wagering turnover at AUD 7.8 billion
Single source
11The 2023 Kentucky Derby Week generated $287 million in direct spending for Louisville, with total economic impact exceeding $400 million
Verified
12U.S. Thoroughbred breeding farms produced $1.8 billion in farm gate revenue in 2022 from horse sales and services
Verified
13British Horseracing generated £4.7 billion in economic impact in 2022, including £1.7 billion from tourism
Verified
14Japanese Thoroughbred racing industry's JRA contributions reached ¥3.4 trillion in economic value in FY2022
Directional
15California Thoroughbred racing provided $1.5 billion in annual economic benefits, including $500 million in state taxes in 2022
Single source
16In 2023, U.S. Thoroughbred industry purse money totaled $1.6 billion, distributed across 30,000+ races
Verified
17Dubai World Cup night generated $250 million in economic impact for UAE in 2023, driven by Thoroughbred racing
Verified
18Irish Thoroughbred industry exported €1.2 billion in bloodstock in 2022, contributing 0.5% to national GDP
Verified
19Saudi Cup 2023 purse of $20 million boosted local economy by $100 million in tourism and spending
Directional
20Ontario Thoroughbred racing generated CAD 1.8 billion in economic activity in 2022, supporting 12,000 jobs
Single source

Economic Impact Interpretation

It appears the Thoroughbred industry isn't just horsing around, given it fuels hundreds of thousands of jobs, generates billions in taxes, and stakes a serious economic claim across the globe, from Kentucky to Dubai.

Employment and Jobs

1Thoroughbred industry employed 1.74 million people in the U.S. in 2022 across racing, breeding, and related sectors
Verified
2Kentucky Thoroughbred sector supported 58,500 direct jobs in 2023, with average wage $45,200 annually
Verified
3U.S. racetrack employment totaled 26,000 full-time equivalents in 2023, including backstretch workers
Verified
4Globally, Thoroughbred racing employed 300,000 direct workers in 2022, per IFHA estimates
Directional
5Florida Thoroughbred farms and training centers employed 14,200 people in 2022, generating $650 million in wages
Single source
6Jockeys numbered 1,200 active in U.S. Thoroughbred racing in 2023, with top earners averaging $2.5 million
Verified
7British Thoroughbred industry sustained 85,000 jobs in 2022, 40% in rural areas
Verified
8In 2023, 12,500 trainers were licensed for Thoroughbred racing in North America
Verified
9Australian Thoroughbred racing supported 120,000 jobs in 2022-23, including wagering sector
Directional
10New York Thoroughbred racing employed 22,000 workers in 2022, with $1.1 billion in payroll
Single source
11Veterinarians in U.S. Thoroughbred industry numbered 4,500 in 2023, specializing in equine medicine
Verified
12Farriers servicing Thoroughbreds totaled 8,000 nationwide in 2022, per farrier associations
Verified
13California Thoroughbred employment reached 25,000 jobs in 2023, focused on Southern CA tracks
Verified
14Exercise riders and grooms comprised 40% of racetrack workforce, about 10,400 in U.S. 2023
Directional
15Irish Thoroughbred sector employed 28,000 full-time equivalents in 2022, 70% in breeding
Single source
16Pari-mutuel clerks and mutuel tellers numbered 5,200 in U.S. Thoroughbred venues in 2023
Verified
17Ontario racing industry jobs totaled 9,500 in 2022, with training programs for 1,200 apprentices
Verified
18Women held 45% of Thoroughbred industry jobs in U.S. in 2023, up from 38% in 2018
Verified

Employment and Jobs Interpretation

Beneath the glamour and the thunder of hooves lies a sprawling economic engine, quietly employing over a million Americans and hundreds of thousands worldwide, from blacksmiths in rural barns to clerks at bustling windows, all ensuring this historic sport keeps the lights on and paychecks signed.

Horse Welfare and Safety

1U.S. Thoroughbred fatality rate in racing was 1.66 per 1,000 starts in 2022, per Jockey Club data
Verified
2In 2023, 92% of U.S. Thoroughbred racetracks implemented HISA safety protocols reducing injuries by 15%
Verified
3Average Thoroughbred racehorse career length was 22 starts over 3.2 years in 2023 U.S. data
Verified
4California Thoroughbred racing saw zero catastrophic injuries during 2023 Santa Anita meet, first in decades
Directional
578% of retired U.S. Thoroughbreds transitioned to second careers in 2023, per Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Single source
6Medication violation rate in Thoroughbred racing dropped to 0.45% in 2023 under HISA rules
Verified
7UK Thoroughbred equine fatality rate was 0.72 per 1,000 flat race starts in 2022
Verified
8In 2023, 1,200 U.S. Thoroughbreds entered retraining programs post-racing, 85% success rate
Verified
9Japanese Thoroughbred racing injury rate was 1.2 per 1,000 starts in 2023, lowest in 20 years
Directional
1065% of Thoroughbred fractures in racing were stress-related, treatable with surgery per 2023 studies
Single source
11Australian Thoroughbred welfare funding reached AUD 25 million in 2023 for aftercare initiatives
Verified
12Track surface synthetic vs. dirt reduced injury risk by 28% in U.S. Thoroughbred studies 2023
Verified
1398% of U.S. Thoroughbred foals received veterinary wellness checks before sales in 2023
Verified
14Hong Kong Jockey Club reported 0.5% Thoroughbred fatality rate in 2022-23, with advanced rehab facilities
Directional
15Over 500 Thoroughbreds adopted yearly by New Vocations in 2023, 95% retrained successfully
Single source
16EIPH prevalence in racing Thoroughbreds was 85% post-race in 2023 scope studies, managed with lasix where allowed
Verified
17Irish Thoroughbred retirement scheme placed 450 horses in 2023, funded by levy on sales
Verified
18Biomechanical sensors on 10,000 U.S. Thoroughbreds in 2023 detected early lameness in 22% of cases
Verified

Horse Welfare and Safety Interpretation

While the path to perfect safety remains a marathon, not a sprint, the statistics show the Thoroughbred industry is finally learning to walk the walk, reducing tragedies on the track and ensuring more horses have a life, and a good one, after the finish line.

Racing Performance

1In 2023, the number of Thoroughbred races run in North America totaled 32,847, down 2% from 2022
Verified
2Average field size for U.S. Thoroughbred races in 2023 was 7.2 horses, the lowest since records began in 1990
Verified
3Handle per race day in U.S. Thoroughbred racing hit $4.8 million in 2023, up 6% from prior year
Verified
4In 2023, 47,392 Thoroughbred starters competed in North American races, a 1.5% decline YoY
Directional
5Win percentage for favorites in U.S. Thoroughbred races was 34.2% in 2023, consistent with historical averages
Single source
6Average speed index for Thoroughbred dirt races in 2023 was 92 Beyer points, up slightly from 91 in 2022
Verified
7Churchill Downs hosted 155 Thoroughbred races in 2023, with purses totaling $28.5 million
Verified
8In 2023, 28% of U.S. Thoroughbred races were won by horses aged 3-5 years, the most common age group
Verified
9Average purse per race in graded stakes for Thoroughbreds reached $145,000 in 2023
Directional
10Belmont Stakes 2023 featured a field of 8 Thoroughbreds, with the winner completing 1.5 miles in 2:28.27
Single source
11In 2023, Japanese Thoroughbred racing saw 18,492 races with JRA, average field size 15.3 horses
Verified
12UK Thoroughbred flat races in 2023 totaled 5,672, with average prize money £15,200 per race
Verified
13Australian Thoroughbred racing in 2022-23 had 4,927 races with over $1 billion in prizemoney
Verified
14Preakness Stakes 2023 won by National Treasure in 1:55.35 for 1 3/16 miles on dirt
Directional
15In 2023, 12.4% of U.S. Thoroughbred races were turf events, up from 11.8% in 2022
Single source
16Hong Kong Thoroughbred racing in 2022-23 featured 645 meetings with average handle HK$1.2 billion per meeting
Verified
17Average winning margin in U.S. Thoroughbred sprints (6 furlongs) was 2.1 lengths in 2023
Verified
18Del Mar Thoroughbred meet in 2023 had 78 days, 612 races, average daily handle $12 million
Verified
19In 2023, female Thoroughbreds won 52% of U.S. races overall, including fillies and mares
Directional

Racing Performance Interpretation

Despite the North American industry's shrinking fields and fewer runners, its betting handle per day grew by 6%, proving that while the sport may be contracting, the remaining faithful are doubling down on their passion—and their wallets.

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