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Friday, February 11, 2005Contact: Simon Cooper, NZTR
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New Zealand racing publishes growth figures

Turnover on New Zealand thoroughbred racing has continued to remain ahead of last year’s turnover for the second successive quarter.

The period from 1 November 2004 to 31 January 2005 showed 4.7% growth for total off-course turnover on the same period last year:

  • 03/04: $120,151,949
  • 04/05: $125,809,231

    Average turnover per race has grown an outstanding 10.5% or $14,874 in the second quarter against last year:

  • 03/04: $142,191
  • 04/05: $157,065

    Average turnover per runner has seen 4% growth:

  • 03/04: $12,832
  • 04/05: $13,339

    Year to date turnover for the first six months for off-course has grown 7% from $202,867,021 to $217,297,643

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