Tuesday, October 10, 2006 NEWS RELEASE PURSES UP, HANDLE STEADY IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2006 Contact: Eric Wing, NTRA (212) 230-9511 Rhonda Norby, Equibase, (859) 224-2856 NEWS RELEASE The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Equibase Company LLC today released the “Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators“ for United States and Canadian pari-mutuel wagering on U.S. Thoroughbred racing during the third quarter of 2006, as well as for U.S. purses and race days, with prior-year, third-quarter comparisons. Pari-mutuel handle decreased 0.18% during the third quarter of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, and aggregate purses rose 2.25% in year-over-year, third-quarter comparisons. Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators (third qtr. 2006 vs. third qtr. 2005) Indicator 3Q 2006 3Q 2005 % Change Wagering on U.S. Races $3,847,004,073 $3,853,849,182 -0.18 U.S. Purses $337,888,371 $330,438,122 +2.25 U.S. Race Days 1,959 1,995 -1.80 Equibase Company is a partnership between The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America (TRA) and serves as the Thoroughbred Industry’s Official database for racing information and statistics. Through its Web site, equibase.com, the Company offers an ever-increasing menu of racing information, statistics and handicapping products for everyone from the casual fan to the most experienced handicapper. The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests, including the American Quarter Horse Association, charged with increasing popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA and Breeders' Cup Limited also conduct the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships consisting of eight races and $20 million in purses and awards and the Breeders' Cup Stakes Program. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and New York City.