Santa Anita to slash overnight purses by 10 per cent during Oak Tree meeting
ARCADIA, Calif. A downturn in wagering as a result of the sluggish economy is forcing Santa Anita to slash its overnight purses by 10 per cent at the Oak Tree meeting.
Due to revenue generated by two new casinos in Maryland, Laurel Park will increase its overnight purses by an average of $26,000 per day starting February 2.