Purse estimates for PASS in 2008

The Pennsylvania Sires Stakes, responding to inquires about 2008 purses and strategy for purchase of yearlings at upcoming sales, is issuing the following money projections for next year.

Pari-Mutuel: Purses for the four preliminary legs should at least double in 2008, with added money expected to be around $200,000 per event. Finals will go from $100,000 this year to $150,000 in 2008. In all, approximately $4 million is expected to be added to the Pennsylvania Pari-Mutuel program next season from slot revenue.

Fairs: A projected $1 million from slots revenue is expected to be added to the fair program in 2008. There will be no “A/B” divisions next year; one main division is expected to be worth $8,000-$8,500, with individual purses dependent on the number of horses entered. Fair Championships are scheduled to be worth $20,000 each in 2008.

Depending on the further growth of slot income, largely from the building of “stand-alone” casinos, purse projections will be further revised in the future, when more definitive information is known. (Pennsylvania Sire Stakes)

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