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Page: Introduction 1. How long have you been wagering on horse racing? answered question 474 skipped question 0 Response Percent Response Count Less than a year 0.0% 0 1 to 5 years 5.5% 26 6 to 10 years 5.1% 24 11 to 20 years 11.2% 53 21 to 30 years 23.4% 111 For more than 30 years 54.4% 258 Don't know 0.4% 2 Page: 2. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks is closest to where you live? Click for drop-down list answered question 472 skipped question 2 Response Percent Response Count Aqueduct 1.9% 9 Arapahoe Park 0.8% 4 Arlington Park 4.2% 20 Assiniboia Downs 0.4% 2 Belmont Park 5.7% 27 Beulah Park 1.1% 5 Calder Race Course 0.6% 3 Canterbury Park 3.0% 14 Charles Town Races 0.8% 4 Churchill Downs 2.8% 13 Colonial Downs 1.1% 5 Delaware Park 1.7% 8 Del Mar 1.9% 9 Delta Downs Racetrack 0.0% 0 The Downs at Albuquerque 0.4% 2 Ellis Park 0.8% 4 Emerald Downs 3.2% 15 Evangeline Downs 0.2% 1 Fair Grounds 1.1% 5 Fairmount Park 0.6% 3 Fairplex Park 0.4% 2 Ferndale 0.0% 0 Finger Lakes 0.6% 3 Fonner Park 0.8% 4 Fort Erie Racetrack 1.5% 7 Golden Gate Fields 4.4% 21 Gulfstream Park 2.1% 10 Hawthorne Race Course 0.8% 4 Hollywood Park 2.5% 12 Hoosier Park 0.6% 3 Indiana Downs 0.2% 1 Keeneland 3.6% 17 Kentucky Downs 0.4% 2 Laurel Park 2.8% 13 Lone Star Park 2.1% 10 Los Alamitos Race Course 0.6% 3 Louisiana Downs 0.4% 2 The Meadowlands 1.9% 9 Monmouth Park 1.7% 8 Mountaineer Park 1.3% 6 Oaklawn Park 1.3% 6 Penn National Race Course 0.8% 4 Philadelphia Park 3.6% 17 Pimlico 1.7% 8 Pinnacle Race Course 0.8% 4 Prairie Meadows 1.3% 6 Presque Isle Downs 0.4% 2 Remington Park 1.7% 8 Retama Park 0.4% 2 River Downs 1.1% 5 Ruidoso Downs 0.0% 0 Sam Houston Race Park 1.5% 7 Santa Anita Park 3.2% 15 Saratoga Race Course 2.1% 10 Stampede Park 0.6% 3 Suffolk Downs 4.4% 21 Sunland Park Racetrack 0.4% 2 Tampa Bay Downs 3.6% 17 Thistledown 0.6% 3 Turf Paradise 1.9% 9 Turfway Park 0.6% 3 Woodbine 5.1% 24 Yavapai Downs 0.0% 0 Zia Park 0.0% 0 Don't know 1.3% 6 3. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) for wagering? You may select up to three favorites. Click for drop-down lists answered question 472 skipped question 2 Racetrack Aqueduct Arapahoe Park Arlington Park Assiniboia Downs Belmont Park Beulah Park Calder Race Course Canterbury Park Charles Town Races Churchill Downs Colonial Downs Delaware Park Del Mar Delta Downs Racetrack The Downs at Albuquerque Ellis Park Emerald Downs Evangeline Downs Fair Grounds Fairmount Park Fairplex Park Ferndale Finger Lakes Fonner Park Fort Erie Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Gulfstream Park Hawthorne Race Course Hollywood Park Hoosier Park Indiana Downs Keeneland Kentucky Downs Laurel Park Lone Star Park Los Alamitos Race Course Louisiana Downs The Meadowlands Monmouth Park Mountaineer Park Oaklawn Park Penn National Race Course Philadelphia Park Pimlico Pinnacle Race Course Prairie Meadows Presque Isle Downs Remington Park Retama Park River Downs Ruidoso Downs Sam Houston Race Park Santa Anita Park Saratoga Race Course Stampede Park Suffolk Downs Sunland Park Racetrack Tampa Bay Downs Thistledown Turf Paradise Turfway Park WoodbineYavapai Downs Zia Park None of these I don't have a favorite Response Count First favorite 4.4% (21) 0.0% (0) 1.7% (8) 0.2% (1) 12.5% (59) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 0.6% (3) 1.3% (6) 3.0% (14) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 5.1% (24) 0.6% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 1.3% (6) 2.1% (10) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 0.4% (2) 0.6% (3) 0.4% (2) 1.9% (9) 0.4% (2) 3.8% (18) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 11.7% (55) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.4% (2) 1.5% (7) 1.3% (6) 2.3% (11) 1.5% (7) 1.3% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.2% (1) 0.2% (1) 0.6% (3) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 8.5% (40) 14.4% (68) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.2% (1) 3.0% (14) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.6% (3) 3.8% (18)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 3.2% (15) 472 Second favorite (if applicable) 4.6% (21) 0.0% (0) 2.0% (9) 0.2% (1) 14.6% (66) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.1% (5) 5.1% (23) 0.4% (2) 1.8% (8) 4.6% (21) 0.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 0.9% (4) 3.1% (14) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (3) 0.2% (1) 4.2% (19) 0.7% (3) 6.9% (31) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 8.4% (38) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 2.0% (9) 0.7% (3) 2.9% (13) 0.9% (4) 0.7% (3) 1.3% (6) 1.5% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.9% (4) 8.2% (37) 11.9% (54) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (3) 0.0% (0) 2.2% (10) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (3) 0.2% (1) 1.8% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.9% (4) 452 Third favorite (if applicable) 4.8% (21) 0.0% (0) 2.1% (9) 0.2% (1) 8.1% (35) 0.0% (0) 0.9% (4) 0.7% (3) 0.7% (3) 6.2% (27) 0.0% (0) 1.4% (6) 4.4% (19) 0.7% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.9% (4) 0.5% (2) 0.9% (4) 2.3% (10) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 0.2% (1) 0.9% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (3) 1.2% (5) 5.8% (25) 0.9% (4) 4.8% (21) 0.9% (4) 0.5% (2) 9.2% (40) 0.5% (2) 0.7% (3) 0.5% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.5% (2) 2.8% (12) 2.1% (9) 1.4% (6) 0.7% (3) 1.4% (6) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.9% (4) 0.0% (0) 1.2% (5) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 8.1% (35) 9.5% (41) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.5% (2) 2.3% (10) 0.2% (1) 0.7% (3) 0.5% (2) 3.0% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.7% (3) 433 Page: 4. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) to visit? You may select up to three favorites. Click for drop-down lists answered question 470 skipped question 4 Racetrack Aqueduct Arapahoe Park Arlington Park Assiniboia Downs Belmont Park Beulah Park Calder Race Course Canterbury Park Charles Town Races Churchill Downs Colonial Downs Delaware Park Del Mar Delta Downs Racetrack The Downs at Albuquerque Ellis Park Emerald Downs Evangeline Downs Fair Grounds Fairmount Park Fairplex Park Ferndale Finger Lakes Fonner Park Fort Erie Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Gulfstream Park Hawthorne Race Course Hollywood Park Hoosier Park Indiana Downs Keeneland Kentucky Downs Laurel Park Lone Star Park Los Alamitos Race Course Louisiana Downs The Meadowlands Monmouth Park Mountaineer Park Oaklawn Park Penn National Race Course Philadelphia Park Pimlico Pinnacle Race Course Prairie Meadows Presque Isle Downs Remington Park Retama Park River Downs Ruidoso Downs Sam Houston Race Park Santa Anita Park Saratoga Race Course Stampede Park Suffolk Downs Sunland Park Racetrack Tampa Bay Downs Thistledown Turf Paradise Turfway Park WoodbineYavapai Downs Zia Park None of these I don't have a favorite Response Count First favorite 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 4.3% (20) 0.0% (0) 4.9% (23) 0.0% (0) 0.4% (2) 2.3% (11) 0.4% (2) 3.2% (15) 0.4% (2) 1.3% (6) 10.4% (49) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 0.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 1.5% (7) 0.2% (1) 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.5% (7) 0.2% (1) 1.9% (9) 0.0% (0) 1.3% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 11.9% (56) 0.2% (1) 0.4% (2) 0.9% (4) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 2.1% (10) 0.4% (2) 3.2% (15) 0.9% (4) 0.4% (2) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 8.9% (42) 21.5% (101) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.5% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.0% (0) 2.8% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.1% (5) 3.8% (18) 470 Second favorite (if applicable) 0.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 3.5% (13) 0.0% (0) 6.5% (24) 0.0% (0) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.1% (4) 5.1% (19) 0.3% (1) 1.4% (5) 8.1% (30) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.8% (3) 0.5% (2) 0.3% (1) 1.4% (5) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 0.8% (3) 0.5% (2) 1.6% (6) 0.3% (1) 5.7% (21) 0.5% (2) 4.1% (15) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 10.8% (40) 0.0% (0) 1.4% (5) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 1.1% (4) 0.8% (3) 4.3% (16) 1.1% (4) 1.9% (7) 0.3% (1) 0.8% (3) 0.5% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.3% (1) 1.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 8.9% (33) 15.2% (56) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.6% (6) 0.3% (1) 0.8% (3) 0.0% (0) 1.9% (7)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 0.5% (2) 369 Third favorite (if applicable) 2.9% (9) 0.3% (1) 4.6% (14) 0.0% (0) 5.2% (16) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.0% (3) 0.7% (2) 5.9% (18) 0.3% (1) 1.6% (5) 7.5% (23) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (2) 0.3% (1) 2.3% (7) 0.0% (0) 1.3% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (2) 0.3% (1) 6.8% (21) 0.7% (2) 3.3% (10) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 5.5% (17) 0.3% (1) 0.7% (2) 0.7% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.3% (1) 1.3% (4) 2.6% (8) 1.0% (3) 1.3% (4) 1.0% (3) 0.7% (2) 1.0% (3) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.0% (3) 0.3% (1) 1.3% (4) 0.3% (1) 0.3% (1) 9.1% (28) 11.1% (34) 0.0% (0) 0.7% (2) 0.3% (1) 3.3% (10) 0.7% (2) 2.0% (6) 0.3% (1) 2.6% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.0% (3) 1.0% (3) 307 Page: 5. What is your current relationship to horse racing? Select as many as apply answered question 468 skipped question 6 Response Percent Response Count Horseplayer 98.1% 459 Horse owner 16.2% 76 Horse trainer 1.1% 5 Horse breeder 4.5% 21 Software developer 4.3% 20 Industry employee 3.2% 15 Industry supplier 0.6% 3 Horse racing journalist 4.1% 19 Racing information company employee 0.9% 4 Show repliesOther (please specify) 8.8% 41 Page: Wagering 6. How often do you wager on horse races? answered question 467 skipped question 7 Response Percent Response Count Every day 14.1% 66 Several days a week 43.9% 205 Once or twice a week 17.6% 82 Every weekend 7.9% 37 A few times a month 11.8% 55 Less often than once a month 4.3% 20 Don't know 0.4% 2 Page: 7. Thinking about how and where you typically wager, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that is on-track, off-track (OTB), and through advance deposit wagering (ADW), including offshore accounts. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100 answered question 460 skipped question 14 Response Average Response Total Response Count Show repliesAt a racetrack 25.56 10,198 399 Show repliesAt an off-track betting (OTB) venue 25.89 7,949 307 Show repliesThrough an advance deposit wagering (ADW) account using phone/online (including offshore accounts) 70.51 27,853 395 Page: 8. Thinking about different racing surfaces, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on dirt, turf, and artificial surfaces. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100 answered question 458 skipped question 16 Response Average Response Total Response Count Show repliesDirt 47.96 21,582 450 Show repliesTurf 29.51 13,220 448 Show repliesArtificial 25.70 10,998 428 Page: 9. Thinking about different types of horse racing, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on thoroughbred races, standardbred races, and quarter horse races. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100 answered question 459 skipped question 15 Response Average Response Total Response Count Show repliesThoroughbred races 94.01 42,961 457 Show repliesStandardbred races 10.24 2,346 229 Show repliesQuarter horse races 2.78 593 213 Page: 10. Thinking about other forms of gambling, please estimate the percentage of your total play that is devoted to horse racing, sports books, poker, and other casino games. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100 answered question 458 skipped question 16 Response Average Response Total Response Count Show repliesHorse racing 90.89 41,627 458 Show repliesSports books 7.75 1,589 205 Show repliesPoker 5.55 988 178 Show repliesOther casino games 6.79 1,596 235 Page: 11. How many different wagering accounts do you have? answered question 462 skipped question 12 Response Percent Response Count None, I only bet at the racetrack or a simulcast venue 14.9% 69 One 30.7% 142 Two 31.4% 145 Three or more 22.5% 104 Don't know 0.4% 2 Page: 12. All things considered (e.g. takeout rates, quality of racing, integrity of the sport, etc.), from your perspective as a horseplayer, how would you describe your current satisfaction with horse racing? answered question 461 skipped question 13 Response Percent Response Count Very Satisfied 5.4% 25 Somewhat Satisfied 24.1% 111 Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied 11.3% 52 Somewhat Unsatisfied 35.8% 165 Very Unsatisfied 23.2% 107 Don't know 0.2% 1 Page: Issue Concern 13. Please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing. answered question 458 skipped question 16 Not At All Concerned Slightly Concerned Somewhat Concerned Moderately Concerned Extremely Concerned N/A Rating Average Response Count Public awareness and perception of the sport 5.7% (26) 8.5% (39) 14.4% (66) 24.7% (113) 45.4% (208) 1.3% (6) 3.97 458 Pari-mutuel pool integrity 10.7% (49) 15.3% (70) 15.5% (71) 15.3% (70) 41.5% (190) 1.7% (8) 3.63 458 Illegal use of medication and drugs 2.8% (13) 8.3% (38) 12.7% (58) 17.2% (79) 58.5% (268) 0.4% (2) 4.21 458 Pari-mutuel takeout rates 2.4% (11) 3.7% (17) 7.6% (35) 21.0% (96) 64.6% (296) 0.7% (3) 4.43 458 Breakage 10.5% (48) 13.8% (63) 19.4% (89) 22.9% (105) 28.2% (129) 5.2% (24) 3.47 458 Declining average field size 2.8% (13) 5.0% (23) 13.3% (61) 24.2% (111) 54.4% (249) 0.2% (1) 4.23 458 Federal income tax laws on winnings 7.6% (35) 8.3% (38) 10.0% (46) 15.5% (71) 54.6% (250) 3.9% (18) 4.05 458 Parking, admission, and concession prices 31.4% (144) 16.4% (75) 13.5% (62) 17.9% (82) 14.4% (66) 6.3% (29) 2.65 458 High rebate thresholds 18.8% (86) 13.3% (61) 18.3% (84) 18.8% (86) 21.6% (99) 9.2% (42) 3.12 458 Page: 14. Again, please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing. answered question 457 skipped question 17 Not At All Concerned Slightly Concerned Somewhat Concerned Moderately Concerned Extremely Concerned N/A Rating Average Response Count Late scratches and Pick-3/Pick-4 wagering 15.1% (69) 17.5% (80) 19.9% (91) 22.8% (104) 21.7% (99) 3.1% (14) 3.19 457 Abuse of late scratch rules 10.9% (50) 19.0% (87) 19.3% (88) 20.6% (94) 28.4% (130) 1.8% (8) 3.37 457 Proliferation of artificial surfaces 25.4% (116) 11.6% (53) 12.0% (55) 16.4% (75) 33.7% (154) 0.9% (4) 3.22 457 Computerized robotic wagering and late odds changes 9.0% (41) 10.7% (49) 15.8% (72) 21.4% (98) 42.0% (192) 1.1% (5) 3.78 457 Access to live video and replays 14.9% (68) 14.2% (65) 14.7% (67) 21.0% (96) 34.4% (157) 0.9% (4) 3.46 457 Distribution of signals and ADW accounts 10.7% (49) 9.4% (43) 15.8% (72) 21.2% (97) 37.9% (173) 5.0% (23) 3.70 457 Growing trend to "breed for speed" 13.3% (61) 11.6% (53) 19.0% (87) 21.4% (98) 33.0% (151) 1.5% (7) 3.50 457 Decreasing television coverage/ ratings 5.9% (27) 10.9% (50) 16.4% (75) 26.9% (123) 38.9% (178) 0.9% (4) 3.83 457 Lack of on-track perks for high-volume bettors 29.3% (134) 15.1% (69) 15.8% (72) 15.5% (71) 19.3% (88) 5.0% (23) 2.79 457 Page: Pool Integrity 15. Do you think the industry should invest in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time? answered question 456 skipped question 18 Response Percent Response Count Yes 85.1% 388 No 3.7% 17 Not sure 11.2% 51 16. Short of investing in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time, one measure that has been suggested by horseplayers as a way to ensure that betting isn't taking place after the bell and to prevent odds from changing after the bell is to close pools and stop wagering when the first horse is loaded into the gate. Would you be in favor of and support this? answered question 456 skipped question 18 Response Percent Response Count Yes 71.5% 326 No 18.4% 84 Not sure 10.1% 46 Page: Bet more/ priorities 17. What is the main reason you take breaks from betting on horse racing? answered question 456 skipped question 18 Response Percent Response Count I temporarily run out of gambling money. 10.7% 49 I focus on other types of gambling instead of horse racing. 2.9% 13 I get discouraged because of things like losing photos, losing DQs, bad rides, etc. 6.4% 29 I just don't have the time to play at certain times of the year. 21.7% 99 I tend to focus on specific meets and/or races, so my betting is cyclical. 23.2% 106 I don't take breaks and bet almost every chance I get. 16.4% 75 None of these 17.5% 80 Don't know 1.1% 5 Page: 18. Which one of the following improvements would most cause you to increase your wagering? answered question 456 skipped question 18 Response Percent Response Count Lower takeout/higher rebates 53.5% 244 Free information, like past performances and video 17.1% 78 More stringent and uniform rules on drugs in racing 6.1% 28 Unrestricted access to betting all tracks using a single account 10.7% 49 None of these 9.9% 45 Don't know 2.6% 12 19. What do you consider to be the biggest hurdle to reigniting growth in handle? answered question 456 skipped question 18 Response Percent Response Count High takeout rates 42.5% 194 Lack of uniform drug policy and enforcement 6.1% 28 Restrictions on wagering/lack of open access 9.6% 44 Wagering systems integrity 2.6% 12 Quality of racing product 23.5% 107 None of these 11.6% 53 Don't know 3.9% 18 Page: 20. HANA is working on many different issues that will benefit the horseplayer. What do you think HANA's priorities should be? Please rank the following from Most Important to Least Important. answered question 441 skipped question 33 1 - Most Important 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Least Important Rating Average Response Count Reduced takeout rates 49.0% (216) 17.7% (78) 13.2% (58) 9.5% (42) 3.2% (14) 5.2% (23) 2.3% (10) 2.25 441 Introduction of new wager types at reduced takeout rates 3.2% (14) 7.5% (33) 10.4% (46) 9.3% (41) 13.4% (59) 19.5% (86) 36.7% (162) 5.28 441 Stiffer penalties for drug positives 17.0% (75) 17.5% (77) 15.2% (67) 15.0% (66) 13.6% (60) 12.5% (55) 9.3% (41) 3.65 441 New tote system to update odds in real time 7.5% (33) 14.7% (65) 20.9% (92) 17.9% (79) 18.4% (81) 13.4% (59) 7.3% (32) 3.94 441 Open access to all track signals for all ADWs 14.3% (63) 15.4% (68) 12.0% (53) 14.5% (64) 16.1% (71) 13.2% (58) 14.5% (64) 4.00 441 Pool integrity 7.0% (31) 16.6% (73) 20.2% (89) 20.0% (88) 18.6% (82) 12.7% (56) 5.0% (22) 3.85 441 Abolishment of breakage 2.0% (9) 10.7% (47) 8.2% (36) 13.8% (61) 16.8% (74) 23.6% (104) 24.9% (110) 5.03 441 Page: Takeout 21. How often are you aware of the track takeout rate on bets you make? answered question 441 skipped question 33 Response Percent Response Count Always 38.1% 168 Usually 36.3% 160 Sometimes 12.0% 53 Rarely 10.2% 45 Never 2.9% 13 Don't know 0.5% 2 22. How often do you get rebates of more than 2% on each wager? answered question 441 skipped question 33 Response Percent Response Count Always 6.6% 29 Usually 5.9% 26 Sometimes 10.7% 47 Rarely 16.1% 71 Never 55.3% 244 Don't know 5.4% 24 Page: 23. Do higher takeout rates stop you from betting on specific racetracks or certain types of wagers? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion answered question 439 skipped question 35 Response Percent Response Count I don't bet on racetracks or certain types of wagers that have a takeout rate that is over a certain level. 29.6% 130 I usually only bet lower takeout wagers or wagers where my rebate reduces the rate to a lower type takeout bet. 12.1% 53 I purposely bet a lot less the higher the takeout rate is. 17.1% 75 I don't consider takeout rates when I play. 37.4% 164 Don't know 3.9% 17 Page: 24. Which of the following describes the change, if any, to the level of your annual wagering activity over the past few years? answered question 436 skipped question 38 Response Percent Response Count Significant decrease in amount wagered annually 25.9% 113 Slight decrease in amount wagered annually 24.3% 106 Annual wagering level has stayed about the same 28.0% 122 Slight increase in amount wagered each year 14.2% 62 Significant increase in amount wagered each year 6.2% 27 Don't know 1.4% 6 Page: 25. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. answered question 436 skipped question 38 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree N/A Rating Average Response Count I always prefer ADW accounts that offer rebates. 7.8% (34) 4.1% (18) 27.1% (118) 15.8% (69) 32.1% (140) 13.1% (57) 3.69 436 Takeout rates are too high. 4.4% (19) 1.8% (8) 6.4% (28) 16.3% (71) 69.7% (304) 1.4% (6) 4.47 436 HANA should be working to get takeout rates reduced. 6.0% (26) 0.9% (4) 7.3% (32) 19.5% (85) 65.6% (286) 0.7% (3) 4.39 436 Player rewards programs with high rebates would entice me to wager on-track. 14.9% (65) 9.6% (42) 23.4% (102) 22.9% (100) 24.5% (107) 4.6% (20) 3.34 436 HANA should be working to get tracks to adopt player rewards programs with high rebates. 6.2% (27) 6.0% (26) 25.5% (111) 27.5% (120) 32.6% (142) 2.3% (10) 3.76 436 Page: 26. In many racing jurisdictions takeout reduction on existing wagers requires a change in state law. However, it appears that NEW wagers in many racing jurisdictions can be offered at reduced takeout without legislative action. Such new wagers require agreement between tracks, horsemen, ADWs, and racing commissions only. Would you like to see HANA working to get new wagers offered at reduced takeout? answered question 434 skipped question 40 Response Percent Response Count Yes 69.1% 300 No 9.7% 42 Don't know 21.2% 92 27. If HANA were to work on new wagers at reduced takeout, which types of wagers would you like to see? Select as many as apply answered question 434 skipped question 40 Response Percent Response Count 50 cent Pick-5 47.5% 206 50 cent Place Pick All 24.9% 108 Win Parlay 45.4% 197 Place Parlay 24.2% 105 Show Parlay 24.7% 107 Don't know 28.8% 125 Page: 28. If a certain track would reduce its takeout rate to a level at least 5% less than the takeout rate of the track you currently play, would you be willing to move a portion of your play to that track? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion answered question 434 skipped question 40 Response Percent Response Count Yes, I would move a significant portion of my play to that track. 24.7% 107 Yes, I would move a portion of my play to that track. 34.1% 148 Maybe, I would only move a portion of my play to that track if it was a track I already play or had recently played. 25.1% 109 No, I like the tracks I currently play and would not adjust play if a track materially reduced takeout. 12.4% 54 Don't know 3.7% 16 Page: 29. Are you willing to refrain from wagering on a track you normally wager on as part of a collaborative action? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion answered question 434 skipped question 40 Response Percent Response Count Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action. 54.8% 238 Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action, but only for a short period. 9.7% 42 I would be willing to reduce but not completely refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on since I still want to be able to take advantage of specific opportunities. 9.9% 43 Maybe, it depends on the circumstances. 19.8% 86 No, I would not be willing to reduce or refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager regardless of the purpose for the collaborative action. 4.4% 19 Don't know 1.4% 6 Page: 30. Do you wager on North American horse racing using an offshore betting exchange or bookmaker? answered question 433 skipped question 41 Response Percent Response Count Yes, they get most of my action 6.5% 28 Yes, they get around half of my action 1.4% 6 Yes, they get some of my action 9.5% 41 No 82.7% 358 Page: Offshore 31. Why do you wager offshore? Select as many as apply answered question 74 skipped question 400 Response Percent Response Count Better pricing/lower effective takeout/higher rebates than available to me onshore 55.4% 41 Good rebate available offshore vs. having to meet a $1 million floor for similar rebates onshore 33.8% 25 Access to wider variety of track signals in one place offshore than onshore 21.6% 16 Access to track signals offshore that are blacked out in my home state because of contract or gaming compact issues 17.6% 13 Access to rebates offshore not available to me onshore because I live in a source market area 17.6% 13 Convenience and privacy 33.8% 25 Tax friendly -- No withholding and no reporting of "signers" 41.9% 31 Page: 32. How would you describe the safety of your money in your offshore account? answered question 74 skipped question 400 Response Percent Response Count I strongly feel that my money is safe 36.5% 27 I mostly feel that my money is safe 29.7% 22 I have neutral feelings about the safety of my money 13.5% 10 I have some doubts 17.6% 13 I have strong doubts 2.7% 2 33. Do you bet more than $1 million a year offshore on racing? answered question 73 skipped question 401 Response Percent Response Count Yes 6.8% 5 No 93.2% 68 Page: 34. Would you be willing to bet the same amount or more through a pari-mutuel rebater onshore if you could get an identical effective takeout through rebates or other favorable pricing mechanism? answered question 69 skipped question 405 Response Percent Response Count Yes 94.2% 65 No 5.8% 4 Page: Drugs 35. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding drugs and medications. answered question 433 skipped question 41 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree N/A Rating Average Response Count Racing has an integrity problem because of drugs. 2.1% (9) 6.5% (28) 12.2% (53) 26.3% (114) 52.7% (228) 0.2% (1) 4.21 433 Penalties for drug positives need to be more severe. 2.1% (9) 2.5% (11) 6.9% (30) 23.8% (103) 64.4% (279) 0.2% (1) 4.46 433 The responsibility/penalties for drug positives should extend beyond the trainer to the owner. 14.1% (61) 12.7% (55) 15.0% (65) 20.8% (90) 37.4% (162) 0.0% (0) 3.55 433 Individual horses should be suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner. 17.3% (75) 12.9% (56) 11.5% (50) 21.9% (95) 35.8% (155) 0.5% (2) 3.46 433 Individual veterinarians should be fined/suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner. 3.0% (13) 5.5% (24) 10.4% (45) 23.6% (102) 57.0% (247) 0.5% (2) 4.27 433 Administering banned substances to racehorses should be classified as criminal behavior. 6.5% (28) 8.3% (36) 13.9% (60) 23.1% (100) 48.0% (208) 0.2% (1) 3.98 433 There should be a complete ban on all medications. 21.7% (94) 23.6% (102) 18.2% (79) 15.5% (67) 21.0% (91) 0.0% (0) 2.91 433 Page: Pool Integrity/Surfaces 36. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding pari-mutuel pool integrity. answered question 432 skipped question 42 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree N/A Rating Average Response Count Racing has an integrity problem because of odds that change after the gate opens. 5.8% (25) 7.9% (34) 12.3% (53) 36.1% (156) 37.7% (163) 0.2% (1) 3.92 432 The industry should spend the money to acquire a tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time. 2.5% (11) 2.1% (9) 9.5% (41) 29.2% (126) 56.3% (243) 0.5% (2) 4.35 432 Pari-mutuel pools should be closed when the first horse loads into the gate. 14.1% (61) 6.7% (29) 10.4% (45) 22.5% (97) 46.3% (200) 0.0% (0) 3.80 432 Page: 37. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding artificial surfaces. answered question 432 skipped question 42 Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree N/A Rating Average Response Count I like wagering on artificial surfaces. 26.2% (113) 15.5% (67) 31.7% (137) 13.0% (56) 13.0% (56) 0.7% (3) 2.71 432 It's time to rip out artificial surfaces and go back to dirt. 19.2% (83) 14.8% (64) 19.7% (85) 15.5% (67) 30.6% (132) 0.2% (1) 3.23 432 HANA should be working to make artificial surfaces a thing of the past. 23.8% (103) 11.6% (50) 25.9% (112) 12.5% (54) 25.9% (112) 0.2% (1) 3.05 432 Page: 38. How interested are you in attending a HANA sponsored event? answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count Very Interested 26.2% 113 Moderately Interested 21.1% 91 Somewhat Interested 22.9% 99 Slightly Interested 15.7% 68 Not At All Interested 6.3% 27 Don't know 7.9% 34 Page: HANA events 39. Would you travel beyond your local area to a HANA sponsored Event? answered question 405 skipped question 69 Response Percent Response Count Yes 18.8% 76 No 20.7% 84 Maybe 54.8% 222 Don't know 5.7% 23 40. Would you attend a HANA event at a racetrack? answered question 405 skipped question 69 Response Percent Response Count Yes 64.9% 263 No 0.7% 3 Maybe 32.3% 131 Don't know 2.0% 8 Page: 41. Why would you want to attend a HANA event? Select as many as apply answered question 405 skipped question 69 Response Percent Response Count To discuss the current state of horse racing with other HANA members. 65.2% 264 To discuss the direction HANA is taking with board members. 41.0% 166 To socialize with other HANA members. 51.6% 209 Don't know 9.4% 38 Show repliesOther (please specify) 9.6% 39 Page: 42. What would you like to see at a HANA sponsored event? Select as many as apply answered question 405 skipped question 69 Response Percent Response Count Formal program with presentations on HANA issues 64.4% 261 Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest 52.1% 211 Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members 65.7% 266 Special perks such as preferred seating for attendees 27.2% 110 Free food and drink 24.7% 100 Gifts/ souvenirs 17.8% 72 Don't know 6.2% 25 Show repliesOther (please specify) 5.2% 21 Page: 43. How interested are you in attending a HANA convention in Las Vegas? answered question 405 skipped question 69 Response Percent Response Count Very Interested 15.1% 61 Moderately Interested 14.1% 57 Somewhat Interested 21.5% 87 Slightly Interested 22.5% 91 Not At All Interested 22.5% 91 Don't Know 4.4% 18 Page: HANA convention 44. How long of a convention would appeal to you? answered question 314 skipped question 160 Response Percent Response Count One day 8.0% 25 Two days 52.9% 166 Three days 24.2% 76 Not sure 12.7% 40 Show repliesOther (please specify) 2.2% 7 Page: 45. What would you like to see at a HANA convention? Select as many as apply answered question 314 skipped question 160 Response Percent Response Count Formal program with presentations on HANA issues 81.2% 255 Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest 68.8% 216 Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members 76.1% 239 HANA banquet 32.8% 103 Free food and drink 29.6% 93 Gifts/ souvenirs 21.0% 66 Don't know 4.8% 15 Show repliesOther (please specify) 5.4% 17 Page: Demographics 46. In which state or province do you currently reside? Click for drop-down list answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count AL Alabama 1.2% 5 AK Alaska 0.2% 1 AZ Arizona 1.6% 7 AR Arkansas 0.9% 4 CA California 12.3% 53 CO Colorado 0.9% 4 CT Connecticut 0.7% 3 DE Delaware 0.5% 2 DC District of Columbia 0.0% 0 FL Florida 6.3% 27 GA Georgia 0.5% 2 HI Hawaii 0.2% 1 ID Idaho 0.0% 0 IL Illinois 3.9% 17 IN Indiana 1.9% 8 IA Iowa 0.9% 4 KS Kansas 0.5% 2 KY Kentucky 5.3% 23 LA Louisiana 0.7% 3 ME Maine 0.5% 2 MD Maryland 3.2% 14 MA Massachusetts 3.9% 17 MI Michigan 0.9% 4 MN Minnesota 3.2% 14 MS Mississippi 0.5% 2 MO Missouri 0.9% 4 MT Montana 0.0% 0 NE Nebraska 0.9% 4 NV Nevada 1.2% 5 NH New Hampshire 0.2% 1 NJ New Jersey 4.9% 21 NM New Mexico 0.7% 3 NY New York 10.6% 46 NC North Carolina 0.5% 2 ND North Dakota 0.0% 0 OH Ohio 2.5% 11 OK Oklahoma 1.6% 7 OR Oregon 1.2% 5 PA Pennsylvania 4.9% 21 RI Rhode Island 0.2% 1 SC South Carolina 0.0% 0 SD South Dakota 0.0% 0 TN Tennessee 1.2% 5 TX Texas 4.4% 19 UT Utah 0.2% 1 VT Vermont 0.0% 0 VA Virginia 2.1% 9 WA Washington 1.2% 5 WV West Virginia 0.2% 1 WI Wisconsin 0.7% 3 WY Wyoming 0.0% 0 AB Alberta 0.7% 3 BC British Columbia 1.2% 5 MB Manitoba 0.2% 1 NB New Brunswick 0.0% 0 NF Newfoundland 0.2% 1 NT Northwest Territories 0.0% 0 NS Nova Scotia 0.0% 0 ON Ontario 6.0% 26 PE Prince Edward Island 0.0% 0 QC Quebec 0.5% 2 SK Saskatchewan 0.2% 1 YT Yukon 0.0% 0 47. Are you male or female? answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count Male 96.1% 415 Female 3.0% 13 Decline to answer 0.9% 4 Page: 48. What is your age? answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count 18 to 25 0.7% 3 26 to 34 3.0% 13 35 to 49 26.4% 114 50 to 64 49.5% 214 65 and over 19.0% 82 Decline to answer 1.4% 6 Page: 49. What is the highest level of education that you have ever completed? answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count Less than high school diploma 0.2% 1 High school diploma or equivalent 7.4% 32 Some college/ associate degree/ trade school 33.1% 143 Bachelor degree 34.5% 149 Master degree 17.1% 74 PhD 6.0% 26 Decline to answer 1.6% 7 Page: 50. Having an estimate of our membership's total handle is vitally important in many ways. This information empowers us when we negotiate to effect change within the industry. Please estimate the total amount that you wagered on horse racing in the past 12 months. answered question 432 skipped question 42 Response Percent Response Count Less than $2,000 8.1% 35 More than $2,000 but less than $10,000 31.3% 135 More than $10,000 but less than $50,000 30.8% 133 More than $50,000 but less than $300,000 18.5% 80 More than $300,000 but less than $1,000,000 2.8% 12 $1,000,000 or more 2.5% 11 Although I am aware that my response will remain anonymous and confidential, I decline to answer. 6.0% 26
Page: Introduction
1. How long have you been wagering on horse racing?
answered question
474
skipped question
0
Response Percent
Response Count
Less than a year
0.0%
1 to 5 years
5.5%
26
6 to 10 years
5.1%
24
11 to 20 years
11.2%
53
21 to 30 years
23.4%
111
For more than 30 years
54.4%
258
Don't know
0.4%
2
Page:
2. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks is closest to where you live? Click for drop-down list
472
Aqueduct
1.9%
9
Arapahoe Park
0.8%
4
Arlington Park
4.2%
20
Assiniboia Downs
Belmont Park
5.7%
27
Beulah Park
1.1%
5
Calder Race Course
0.6%
3
Canterbury Park
3.0%
14
Charles Town Races
Churchill Downs
2.8%
13
Colonial Downs
Delaware Park
1.7%
8
Del Mar
Delta Downs Racetrack
The Downs at Albuquerque
Ellis Park
Emerald Downs
3.2%
15
Evangeline Downs
0.2%
1
Fair Grounds
Fairmount Park
Fairplex Park
Ferndale
Finger Lakes
Fonner Park
Fort Erie Racetrack
1.5%
7
Golden Gate Fields
4.4%
21
Gulfstream Park
2.1%
10
Hawthorne Race Course
Hollywood Park
2.5%
12
Hoosier Park
Indiana Downs
Keeneland
3.6%
17
Kentucky Downs
Laurel Park
Lone Star Park
Los Alamitos Race Course
Louisiana Downs
The Meadowlands
Monmouth Park
Mountaineer Park
1.3%
6
Oaklawn Park
Penn National Race Course
Philadelphia Park
Pimlico
Pinnacle Race Course
Prairie Meadows
Presque Isle Downs
Remington Park
Retama Park
River Downs
Ruidoso Downs
Sam Houston Race Park
Santa Anita Park
Saratoga Race Course
Stampede Park
Suffolk Downs
Sunland Park Racetrack
Tampa Bay Downs
Thistledown
Turf Paradise
Turfway Park
Woodbine
Yavapai Downs
Zia Park
3. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) for wagering? You may select up to three favorites. Click for drop-down lists
Racetrack
WoodbineYavapai Downs Zia Park None of these I don't have a favorite Response Count
First favorite
4.4% (21)
0.0% (0)
1.7% (8)
0.2% (1)
12.5% (59)
0.4% (2)
0.6% (3)
1.3% (6)
3.0% (14)
5.1% (24)
2.1% (10)
1.9% (9)
3.8% (18)
11.7% (55)
1.5% (7)
2.3% (11)
8.5% (40)
14.4% (68)
3.8% (18)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 3.2% (15) 472
Second favorite (if applicable)
4.6% (21)
2.0% (9)
14.6% (66)
1.1% (5)
5.1% (23)
1.8% (8)
0.9% (4)
3.1% (14)
0.7% (3)
4.2% (19)
6.9% (31)
8.4% (38)
2.9% (13)
8.2% (37)
11.9% (54)
2.2% (10)
1.8% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.9% (4) 452
Third favorite (if applicable)
4.8% (21)
2.1% (9)
8.1% (35)
6.2% (27)
1.4% (6)
4.4% (19)
0.5% (2)
2.3% (10)
1.2% (5)
5.8% (25)
9.2% (40)
2.8% (12)
9.5% (41)
3.0% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.7% (3) 433
4. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) to visit? You may select up to three favorites. Click for drop-down lists
470
4.3% (20)
4.9% (23)
3.2% (15)
10.4% (49)
11.9% (56)
8.9% (42)
21.5% (101)
2.8% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.1% (5) 3.8% (18) 470
0.8% (3)
3.5% (13)
6.5% (24)
0.3% (1)
1.1% (4)
5.1% (19)
1.4% (5)
8.1% (30)
1.6% (6)
5.7% (21)
4.1% (15)
10.8% (40)
4.3% (16)
1.9% (7)
8.9% (33)
15.2% (56)
1.9% (7)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 0.5% (2) 369
2.9% (9)
4.6% (14)
5.2% (16)
1.0% (3)
0.7% (2)
5.9% (18)
1.6% (5)
7.5% (23)
2.3% (7)
1.3% (4)
6.8% (21)
3.3% (10)
5.5% (17)
2.6% (8)
9.1% (28)
11.1% (34)
2.0% (6)
2.6% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.0% (3) 1.0% (3) 307
5. What is your current relationship to horse racing? Select as many as apply
468
Horseplayer
98.1%
459
Horse owner
16.2%
76
Horse trainer
Horse breeder
4.5%
Software developer
4.3%
Industry employee
Industry supplier
Horse racing journalist
4.1%
19
Racing information company employee
0.9%
Show repliesOther (please specify)
8.8%
41
Page: Wagering
6. How often do you wager on horse races?
467
Every day
14.1%
66
Several days a week
43.9%
205
Once or twice a week
17.6%
82
Every weekend
7.9%
37
A few times a month
11.8%
55
Less often than once a month
7. Thinking about how and where you typically wager, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that is on-track, off-track (OTB), and through advance deposit wagering (ADW), including offshore accounts. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
460
Response Average
Response Total
Show repliesAt a racetrack
25.56
10,198
399
Show repliesAt an off-track betting (OTB) venue
25.89
7,949
307
Show repliesThrough an advance deposit wagering (ADW) account using phone/online (including offshore accounts)
70.51
27,853
395
8. Thinking about different racing surfaces, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on dirt, turf, and artificial surfaces. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
458
16
Show repliesDirt
47.96
21,582
450
Show repliesTurf
29.51
13,220
448
Show repliesArtificial
25.70
10,998
428
9. Thinking about different types of horse racing, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on thoroughbred races, standardbred races, and quarter horse races. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
Show repliesThoroughbred races
94.01
42,961
457
Show repliesStandardbred races
10.24
2,346
229
Show repliesQuarter horse races
2.78
593
213
10. Thinking about other forms of gambling, please estimate the percentage of your total play that is devoted to horse racing, sports books, poker, and other casino games. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
Show repliesHorse racing
90.89
41,627
Show repliesSports books
7.75
1,589
Show repliesPoker
5.55
988
178
Show repliesOther casino games
6.79
1,596
235
11. How many different wagering accounts do you have?
462
None, I only bet at the racetrack or a simulcast venue
14.9%
69
One
30.7%
142
Two
31.4%
145
Three or more
22.5%
104
12. All things considered (e.g. takeout rates, quality of racing, integrity of the sport, etc.), from your perspective as a horseplayer, how would you describe your current satisfaction with horse racing?
461
Very Satisfied
5.4%
25
Somewhat Satisfied
24.1%
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
11.3%
52
Somewhat Unsatisfied
35.8%
165
Very Unsatisfied
23.2%
107
Page: Issue Concern
13. Please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
Not At All Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Extremely Concerned
N/A
Rating Average
Public awareness and perception of the sport
5.7% (26)
8.5% (39)
14.4% (66)
24.7% (113)
45.4% (208)
3.97
Pari-mutuel pool integrity
10.7% (49)
15.3% (70)
15.5% (71)
41.5% (190)
3.63
Illegal use of medication and drugs
2.8% (13)
8.3% (38)
12.7% (58)
17.2% (79)
58.5% (268)
4.21
Pari-mutuel takeout rates
2.4% (11)
3.7% (17)
7.6% (35)
21.0% (96)
64.6% (296)
4.43
Breakage
10.5% (48)
13.8% (63)
19.4% (89)
22.9% (105)
28.2% (129)
5.2% (24)
3.47
Declining average field size
5.0% (23)
13.3% (61)
24.2% (111)
54.4% (249)
4.23
Federal income tax laws on winnings
10.0% (46)
54.6% (250)
3.9% (18)
4.05
Parking, admission, and concession prices
31.4% (144)
16.4% (75)
13.5% (62)
17.9% (82)
6.3% (29)
2.65
High rebate thresholds
18.8% (86)
18.3% (84)
21.6% (99)
9.2% (42)
3.12
14. Again, please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
Late scratches and Pick-3/Pick-4 wagering
15.1% (69)
17.5% (80)
19.9% (91)
22.8% (104)
21.7% (99)
3.19
Abuse of late scratch rules
10.9% (50)
19.0% (87)
19.3% (88)
20.6% (94)
28.4% (130)
3.37
Proliferation of artificial surfaces
25.4% (116)
11.6% (53)
12.0% (55)
33.7% (154)
3.22
Computerized robotic wagering and late odds changes
9.0% (41)
15.8% (72)
21.4% (98)
42.0% (192)
3.78
Access to live video and replays
14.9% (68)
14.2% (65)
14.7% (67)
34.4% (157)
3.46
Distribution of signals and ADW accounts
9.4% (43)
21.2% (97)
37.9% (173)
3.70
Growing trend to "breed for speed"
33.0% (151)
3.50
Decreasing television coverage/ ratings
5.9% (27)
26.9% (123)
38.9% (178)
3.83
Lack of on-track perks for high-volume bettors
29.3% (134)
2.79
Page: Pool Integrity
15. Do you think the industry should invest in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time?
456
18
Yes
85.1%
388
No
3.7%
Not sure
51
16. Short of investing in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time, one measure that has been suggested by horseplayers as a way to ensure that betting isn't taking place after the bell and to prevent odds from changing after the bell is to close pools and stop wagering when the first horse is loaded into the gate. Would you be in favor of and support this?
71.5%
326
18.4%
84
10.1%
46
Page: Bet more/ priorities
17. What is the main reason you take breaks from betting on horse racing?
I temporarily run out of gambling money.
10.7%
49
I focus on other types of gambling instead of horse racing.
2.9%
I get discouraged because of things like losing photos, losing DQs, bad rides, etc.
6.4%
29
I just don't have the time to play at certain times of the year.
21.7%
99
I tend to focus on specific meets and/or races, so my betting is cyclical.
106
I don't take breaks and bet almost every chance I get.
16.4%
75
None of these
17.5%
80
18. Which one of the following improvements would most cause you to increase your wagering?
Lower takeout/higher rebates
53.5%
244
Free information, like past performances and video
17.1%
78
More stringent and uniform rules on drugs in racing
6.1%
28
Unrestricted access to betting all tracks using a single account
9.9%
45
2.6%
19. What do you consider to be the biggest hurdle to reigniting growth in handle?
High takeout rates
42.5%
194
Lack of uniform drug policy and enforcement
Restrictions on wagering/lack of open access
9.6%
44
Wagering systems integrity
Quality of racing product
23.5%
11.6%
3.9%
20. HANA is working on many different issues that will benefit the horseplayer. What do you think HANA's priorities should be? Please rank the following from Most Important to Least Important.
441
33
1 - Most Important
7 - Least Important
Reduced takeout rates
49.0% (216)
17.7% (78)
13.2% (58)
9.5% (42)
3.2% (14)
5.2% (23)
2.25
Introduction of new wager types at reduced takeout rates
7.5% (33)
10.4% (46)
9.3% (41)
13.4% (59)
19.5% (86)
36.7% (162)
5.28
Stiffer penalties for drug positives
17.0% (75)
17.5% (77)
15.2% (67)
15.0% (66)
13.6% (60)
12.5% (55)
3.65
New tote system to update odds in real time
14.7% (65)
20.9% (92)
17.9% (79)
18.4% (81)
7.3% (32)
3.94
Open access to all track signals for all ADWs
14.3% (63)
15.4% (68)
12.0% (53)
14.5% (64)
16.1% (71)
4.00
Pool integrity
7.0% (31)
16.6% (73)
20.2% (89)
20.0% (88)
18.6% (82)
12.7% (56)
5.0% (22)
3.85
Abolishment of breakage
10.7% (47)
8.2% (36)
13.8% (61)
16.8% (74)
23.6% (104)
24.9% (110)
5.03
Page: Takeout
21. How often are you aware of the track takeout rate on bets you make?
Always
38.1%
168
Usually
36.3%
160
Sometimes
12.0%
Rarely
10.2%
Never
0.5%
22. How often do you get rebates of more than 2% on each wager?
6.6%
5.9%
47
16.1%
71
55.3%
23. Do higher takeout rates stop you from betting on specific racetracks or certain types of wagers? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
439
35
I don't bet on racetracks or certain types of wagers that have a takeout rate that is over a certain level.
29.6%
130
I usually only bet lower takeout wagers or wagers where my rebate reduces the rate to a lower type takeout bet.
12.1%
I purposely bet a lot less the higher the takeout rate is.
I don't consider takeout rates when I play.
37.4%
164
24. Which of the following describes the change, if any, to the level of your annual wagering activity over the past few years?
436
38
Significant decrease in amount wagered annually
25.9%
113
Slight decrease in amount wagered annually
24.3%
Annual wagering level has stayed about the same
28.0%
122
Slight increase in amount wagered each year
14.2%
62
Significant increase in amount wagered each year
6.2%
1.4%
25. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
I always prefer ADW accounts that offer rebates.
7.8% (34)
4.1% (18)
27.1% (118)
15.8% (69)
32.1% (140)
13.1% (57)
3.69
Takeout rates are too high.
6.4% (28)
16.3% (71)
69.7% (304)
4.47
HANA should be working to get takeout rates reduced.
6.0% (26)
19.5% (85)
65.6% (286)
4.39
Player rewards programs with high rebates would entice me to wager on-track.
14.9% (65)
9.6% (42)
23.4% (102)
22.9% (100)
24.5% (107)
4.6% (20)
3.34
HANA should be working to get tracks to adopt player rewards programs with high rebates.
25.5% (111)
27.5% (120)
32.6% (142)
3.76
26. In many racing jurisdictions takeout reduction on existing wagers requires a change in state law. However, it appears that NEW wagers in many racing jurisdictions can be offered at reduced takeout without legislative action. Such new wagers require agreement between tracks, horsemen, ADWs, and racing commissions only. Would you like to see HANA working to get new wagers offered at reduced takeout?
434
40
69.1%
300
9.7%
42
21.2%
92
27. If HANA were to work on new wagers at reduced takeout, which types of wagers would you like to see? Select as many as apply
50 cent Pick-5
47.5%
206
50 cent Place Pick All
24.9%
108
Win Parlay
45.4%
197
Place Parlay
24.2%
105
Show Parlay
24.7%
28.8%
125
28. If a certain track would reduce its takeout rate to a level at least 5% less than the takeout rate of the track you currently play, would you be willing to move a portion of your play to that track? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
Yes, I would move a significant portion of my play to that track.
Yes, I would move a portion of my play to that track.
34.1%
148
Maybe, I would only move a portion of my play to that track if it was a track I already play or had recently played.
25.1%
109
No, I like the tracks I currently play and would not adjust play if a track materially reduced takeout.
12.4%
54
29. Are you willing to refrain from wagering on a track you normally wager on as part of a collaborative action? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action.
54.8%
238
Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action, but only for a short period.
I would be willing to reduce but not completely refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on since I still want to be able to take advantage of specific opportunities.
43
Maybe, it depends on the circumstances.
19.8%
86
No, I would not be willing to reduce or refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager regardless of the purpose for the collaborative action.
30. Do you wager on North American horse racing using an offshore betting exchange or bookmaker?
433
Yes, they get most of my action
6.5%
Yes, they get around half of my action
Yes, they get some of my action
9.5%
82.7%
358
Page: Offshore
31. Why do you wager offshore? Select as many as apply
74
400
Better pricing/lower effective takeout/higher rebates than available to me onshore
55.4%
Good rebate available offshore vs. having to meet a $1 million floor for similar rebates onshore
33.8%
Access to wider variety of track signals in one place offshore than onshore
21.6%
Access to track signals offshore that are blacked out in my home state because of contract or gaming compact issues
Access to rebates offshore not available to me onshore because I live in a source market area
Convenience and privacy
Tax friendly -- No withholding and no reporting of "signers"
41.9%
31
32. How would you describe the safety of your money in your offshore account?
I strongly feel that my money is safe
36.5%
I mostly feel that my money is safe
29.7%
22
I have neutral feelings about the safety of my money
13.5%
I have some doubts
I have strong doubts
2.7%
33. Do you bet more than $1 million a year offshore on racing?
73
401
6.8%
93.2%
68
34. Would you be willing to bet the same amount or more through a pari-mutuel rebater onshore if you could get an identical effective takeout through rebates or other favorable pricing mechanism?
405
94.2%
65
5.8%
Page: Drugs
35. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding drugs and medications.
Racing has an integrity problem because of drugs.
6.5% (28)
12.2% (53)
26.3% (114)
52.7% (228)
Penalties for drug positives need to be more severe.
2.5% (11)
6.9% (30)
23.8% (103)
64.4% (279)
4.46
The responsibility/penalties for drug positives should extend beyond the trainer to the owner.
14.1% (61)
12.7% (55)
15.0% (65)
20.8% (90)
37.4% (162)
3.55
Individual horses should be suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner.
17.3% (75)
12.9% (56)
11.5% (50)
21.9% (95)
35.8% (155)
Individual veterinarians should be fined/suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner.
3.0% (13)
5.5% (24)
10.4% (45)
23.6% (102)
57.0% (247)
4.27
Administering banned substances to racehorses should be classified as criminal behavior.
8.3% (36)
13.9% (60)
23.1% (100)
48.0% (208)
3.98
There should be a complete ban on all medications.
21.7% (94)
18.2% (79)
15.5% (67)
21.0% (91)
2.91
Page: Pool Integrity/Surfaces
36. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding pari-mutuel pool integrity.
432
Racing has an integrity problem because of odds that change after the gate opens.
7.9% (34)
12.3% (53)
36.1% (156)
37.7% (163)
3.92
The industry should spend the money to acquire a tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time.
29.2% (126)
56.3% (243)
4.35
Pari-mutuel pools should be closed when the first horse loads into the gate.
6.7% (29)
22.5% (97)
46.3% (200)
3.80
37. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding artificial surfaces.
I like wagering on artificial surfaces.
26.2% (113)
31.7% (137)
13.0% (56)
2.71
It's time to rip out artificial surfaces and go back to dirt.
19.2% (83)
14.8% (64)
19.7% (85)
30.6% (132)
3.23
HANA should be working to make artificial surfaces a thing of the past.
11.6% (50)
25.9% (112)
12.5% (54)
3.05
38. How interested are you in attending a HANA sponsored event?
Very Interested
26.2%
Moderately Interested
21.1%
91
Somewhat Interested
22.9%
Slightly Interested
15.7%
Not At All Interested
6.3%
34
Page: HANA events
39. Would you travel beyond your local area to a HANA sponsored Event?
18.8%
20.7%
Maybe
222
23
40. Would you attend a HANA event at a racetrack?
64.9%
263
0.7%
32.3%
131
2.0%
41. Why would you want to attend a HANA event? Select as many as apply
To discuss the current state of horse racing with other HANA members.
65.2%
264
To discuss the direction HANA is taking with board members.
41.0%
166
To socialize with other HANA members.
51.6%
209
9.4%
39
42. What would you like to see at a HANA sponsored event? Select as many as apply
Formal program with presentations on HANA issues
64.4%
261
Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest
52.1%
211
Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members
65.7%
266
Special perks such as preferred seating for attendees
27.2%
110
Free food and drink
100
Gifts/ souvenirs
17.8%
72
5.2%
43. How interested are you in attending a HANA convention in Las Vegas?
15.1%
61
57
21.5%
87
Don't Know
Page: HANA convention
44. How long of a convention would appeal to you?
314
One day
8.0%
Two days
52.9%
Three days
12.7%
2.2%
45. What would you like to see at a HANA convention? Select as many as apply
81.2%
255
68.8%
216
76.1%
239
HANA banquet
32.8%
103
93
21.0%
4.8%
Page: Demographics
46. In which state or province do you currently reside? Click for drop-down list
AL Alabama
1.2%
AK Alaska
AZ Arizona
1.6%
AR Arkansas
CA California
12.3%
CO Colorado
CT Connecticut
DE Delaware
DC District of Columbia
FL Florida
GA Georgia
HI Hawaii
ID Idaho
IL Illinois
IN Indiana
IA Iowa
KS Kansas
KY Kentucky
5.3%
LA Louisiana
ME Maine
MD Maryland
MA Massachusetts
MI Michigan
MN Minnesota
MS Mississippi
MO Missouri
MT Montana
NE Nebraska
NV Nevada
NH New Hampshire
NJ New Jersey
4.9%
NM New Mexico
NY New York
10.6%
NC North Carolina
ND North Dakota
OH Ohio
11
OK Oklahoma
OR Oregon
PA Pennsylvania
RI Rhode Island
SC South Carolina
SD South Dakota
TN Tennessee
TX Texas
UT Utah
VT Vermont
VA Virginia
WA Washington
WV West Virginia
WI Wisconsin
WY Wyoming
AB Alberta
BC British Columbia
MB Manitoba
NB New Brunswick
NF Newfoundland
NT Northwest Territories
NS Nova Scotia
ON Ontario
6.0%
PE Prince Edward Island
QC Quebec
SK Saskatchewan
YT Yukon
47. Are you male or female?
Male
96.1%
415
Female
Decline to answer
48. What is your age?
18 to 25
26 to 34
35 to 49
26.4%
114
50 to 64
49.5%
214
65 and over
19.0%
49. What is the highest level of education that you have ever completed?
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
7.4%
32
Some college/ associate degree/ trade school
33.1%
143
Bachelor degree
34.5%
149
Master degree
PhD
50. Having an estimate of our membership's total handle is vitally important in many ways. This information empowers us when we negotiate to effect change within the industry. Please estimate the total amount that you wagered on horse racing in the past 12 months.
Less than $2,000
8.1%
More than $2,000 but less than $10,000
31.3%
135
More than $10,000 but less than $50,000
30.8%
133
More than $50,000 but less than $300,000
18.5%
More than $300,000 but less than $1,000,000
$1,000,000 or more
Although I am aware that my response will remain anonymous and confidential, I decline to answer.