Last updated: 10/22/09 11:24 AM
Citing a sluggish local and national economy as primary factors, the Oak Tree
Racing Association announced Wednesday that overnight purses will be cut by 10
percent, effective this Saturday, October 24.
Track officials said overall pari-mutuel wagering was down 12 percent
compared to last year.
The current Oak Tree meeting, which began September 30, will run through
November 8 and includes the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships on
November 6-7.