State of Arizona
Department of
Racing

Annual Report
FY 2007

Table of Contents
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR
ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION

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AWARDS

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DEPARTMENT OF RACING
Department Organization Chart
Commercial and County Fair Racing Chart

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COMMERCIAL RACING
Commercial Racing Permittees, Tracks and Permit Terms Chart
Commercial Tracks Chart

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COMMERCIAL HORSE RACING
Investigations and Licensing Charts
Breeders’ Awards, Stallion Awards and Racehorse Adoption Charts
Commercial Horse Tracks Chart
Rillito Park Chart
Turf Paradise Chart
Yavapai Downs Chart

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COUNTY FAIR RACING
Betterment Payments to Counties and Investigations Charts
Licensing Chart
County Fair Tracks Chart
County Fair Racing Schedule and Statistics

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COMMERCIAL GREYHOUND RACING
Investigations and Licensing Charts
Inspections, Breeders’ Awards and Greyhound Adoption Charts
Commercial Greyhound Tracks Chart
Apache Greyhound Park Chart
Phoenix Greyhound Park Chart
Tucson Greyhound Park Chart

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TELETRACKING
Teletrack Handle Chart
Teletracking Activity – Commercial Horse Meets Chart
Teletracking Activity – County Fair Meets Chart
Teletracking Activity – Greyhounds Meets Chart

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RACING REGULATION
Licensing, Stewards’ Rulings by Track, and Civil Penalties/Fines Charts
Investigations, Types of Investigations, and Director’s Rulings Charts
Drug/Alcohol Abuse Investigations and Equine & Canine Drug Testing Charts
License by Category Chart

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BOXING REGULATION
Sanctioned Events and Licensing Charts
Investigations Chart

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FINANCIAL ISSUES
Department of Racing Budget
Department Budget Chart, Department of Racing Revenues, and Distribution of Revenues
to the Eight Separate Funds and Maximum Dollars Allowed Chart
Distribution of Department of Racing Revenues Chart
Department of Racing Revenues by Category Chart
Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Funds Chart
Department of Racing Pari-Mutuel Tax and Hardship Tax Credit Projections Chart
Hardship Tax Credit Chart
Track Capital Improvements Chart

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
GEOFFREY E. GONSHER

JANET NAPOLITANO
GOVERNOR

DIRECTOR

October 1, 2007

The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of the State of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Dear Governor Napolitano:
It is my pleasure to submit the FY 2007 Department of Racing Annual Report. This report reflects
statutory requirements as they relate to the Department’s regulatory, fiscal, and administrative
responsibilities.
Last year, the Department regulated and supervised horse and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel
wagering at three commercial horse tracks, three greyhound tracks, fifteen county fair racing meetings,
and 83 teletrack locations throughout Arizona. The total pari-mutuel handle for all racing was
$266.6 million, a decrease of $18.8 million or 6.6% from the prior year. The total pari-mutuel tax
receipts amounted to $431,437, a decrease of 18.3% from the prior year.
FY 2007 continued to be a period of progress for the Department. The Department introduced more
management and operational improvements that are consistent with the resources and regulations.
With the continued support of your administration, our objective is to continue building on the
following for a more responsive and effective operation in the future.
•

Regulate and supervise all pari-mutuel racing and wagering in order to protect participants and
the wagering public.

•

Strengthen agency management to respect and follow the rules, regulations and statutes that
protect the integrity of the racing industry.

•

Improve relationships with employees, permittees, licensees, and industry organizations to
create partnerships to support the racing industry.

1110 West Washington, Suite 260
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Ph (602) 364-1700
Fax (602) 364-1703
www.azracing.gov
ador@azracing.gov
“AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER”

The Honorable Janet Napolitano
October 1, 2007
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As part of the annual report, the Department is required by statute to submit recommendations for
increasing state revenues from the regulation of the racing industry while maintaining the financial
health of the industry and protecting the public interest. These are challenges that the Department and
the industry must confront together.
During the past four years, the Department has proposed various options for the generation of revenue
from the industry to support its statutory, administrative, and regulatory duties. The industry and
legislature, however, have not supported this objective. This year, the Department will again work
with the industry and the Racing Commission to propose various mechanisms in which the racing
industry funds a portion of the Department operating costs related to racing regulation while reducing
the need for General Fund monies.
The Racing Department is committed to performing all statutory and regulatory duties in a manner
that brings respect to the agency and the industry. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey E. Gonsher
Director

Arizona Racing Commission
The Arizona Racing Commission was established in 1949 by the Arizona Legislature. The
Racing Commission is responsible for issuing racing dates; preparing and adopting rules to
govern racing meetings as may be required to protect and promote the safety and welfare of the
animals participating in racing meetings; protecting and promoting public health, safety and the
proper conduct of racing and pari-mutuel wagering; conducting hearings on applications for
racing permits; reviewing applications for capital improvements at racetracks; and conducting
hearings and other legal procedures on matters relating to racing licensees and the racing
industry.
Arizona Revised Statutes § 5-102 authorizes a five-member Racing Commission, who shall be
appointed by the Governor pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-211. Appointment is for a term of five years.
James N. Chilcoat, Sr., Racing Commission Chairman, was appointed to the Racing
Commission in 2005 to serve as a public member. Mr. Chilcoat retired from the Arizona
Department of Public Safety after 30 years of service. During his career, he worked in Highway
Patrol, Intelligence, Fiscal Management, Legislation, and retired at the rank of Assistant
Director. Mr. Chilcoat has attended numerous law enforcement seminars and programs,
including the FBI National Academy, to enhance his knowledge and expertise in several areas
of criminal justice.
Paul Ulan, Racing Commission Vice-Chairman, is the principal of Primary Consultants, L.L.C., a
Phoenix-based market research consulting firm specializing in political campaign management,
phone banks, public affairs and issue management. Mr. Ulan has specialized in bond and
override elections for school districts and tax-related elections, performing a variety of services
including polling, demographics and public relations.
Bob Ford was appointed to the Commission in 2001, served as Vice-Chairman for two years
and one year as Chairman. Serving as a public member to fill the seat vacated by Michael
Vespoli, Mr. Ford comes from a family with over 50 years in the horseracing industry. Mr. Ford
has worked at tracks in several positions, gaining first-hand knowledge that serves him well on
the Commission. Retired from the City of Phoenix Fire Department, Mr. Ford currently serves
on the City of Phoenix Planning Commission.
Erin Owens was appointed to the Racing Commission in 2005 to serve as the representative of
the Horse Racing Industry. Ms. Owens was raised in the thoroughbred racing industry in
Arizona and her family actively participates in the Arizona Racing and Breeding Program. She
spent several years in official positions at Canterbury Downs, San Juan Downs, Columbus
Racetrack, and Turf Paradise. She currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Association
of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) and owns her own business.
Leslie A. Wootten was appointed to the Racing Commission to serve as the representative of
the Greyhound Racing Industry. Ms. Wootten’s family experience with greyhound racing dates
back to the 1800s. Ms. Wootten is a historian of the sport and a regular contributor to the
monthly magazine of the National Greyhound Association, as well as in Arizona Player: Gaming
and Entertainment Guide. Ms. Wootten has taught creative writing at Central Arizona College
and coordinated its Visiting Writers Series, a program supported by the Arizona Commission on
the Arts.
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
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Awards

HORSERACING INDUSTRY AWARDS
The Racing Commission Horseracing Industry Awards Program recognizes individuals for service to the
horseracing industry. The following awards were presented at the December 13, 2006 Commission meeting.
Recognition of Excellence Award. Herman Mineer, Apache County Fair Racing
Lifetime Achievement Award. Ralph and Gloria Andersen, owners, trainers

GREYHOUND INDUSTRY AWARDS
The Racing Commission Greyhound Racing Industry Recognition Program recognizes individuals for service
to the greyhound racing industry. The following awards were presented at the December 13, 2006
Commission meeting.
Lifetime Achievement Award. Gene Cowart, greyhound kennel owner, breeder
Recognition of Excellence Award. Bryan Stoyer, retired Department of Racing Chief Greyhound Steward

DEPARTMENT OF RACING EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
Governor Janet Napolitano proclaimed State Employee Recognition Day in Arizona to honor the dedication
and commitment of all State employees. In the spirit of the Governor’s proclamation, the Department of
Racing conducts an annual Employee Recognition Program to say “thank you,” “well done,” “we value you as
an employee,” and to acknowledge exemplary employee service and outstanding employee contributions that
support the agency mission. The following are the FY 2007 recipients.
Employee of the Year Award.

John Parkey, Special Investigator

Supervisor of the Year Award.

Nan Mitchell, Administrative Services Coordinator

Team of the Year Award.

John Neely, DVM, Phoenix Greyhound Park Veterinarian
Angela Schmitt, DVM, Phoenix Greyhound Park Veterinarian

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
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Department Of Racing
The primary mission of the Department of Racing is to regulate and supervise pari-mutuel horse
and greyhound racing and wagering conducted in Arizona in order to protect racing participants
and the wagering public. In addition, the Department regulates and supervises boxing events
conducted in Arizona to protect participants in these events.

GOVERNOR

BOXING COMMISSION

RACING COMMISSION

DIRECTOR

BOXING
REGULATION

ADMINISTRATION

ENFORCEMENT
& COMPLIANCE

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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RACING
SERVICES

COMMERCIAL AND COUNTY FAIR RACING
Commercial Horse, Greyhound and County Fair Racing
RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances (including 12 Charity Days)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

981
611
1,592

988
605
1,593

897
697
1,594

933
662
1,595

909
681
1,590

1,010

988

897

933

909

13,534
230,028
243,562

12,871
265,248
278,119

11,778
263,586
275,364

12,513
262,275
274,788

11,791
284,597
296,388

Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance

843,474
838,310
1,681,784

852,987
848,157
1,701,144

768,582
905,002
1,673,584

819,425
1,022,623
1,842,048

723,879
887,078
1,610,957

Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

$166,823

$165,786

$165,974

$178,946

$167,667

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$98,925,176
$166,657,437

$96,023,226
$168,073,643

$88,766,221
$175,795,847

$90,944,292
$194,474,484

$84,486,049
$182,104,065

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$86,628,828
$178,953,785
$265,582,613

$78,573,084
$185,523,785
$264,096,869

$81,251,006
$183,311,061
$264,562,067

$87,686,434
$197,732,342
$285,418,776

$77,780,820
$188,809,295
$266,590,114

$204,188,047

$203,820,895

$204,344,382

$219,060,582

$203,766,212

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

$628,564

$565,191

$483,901

$527,860

$431,437

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Capital Improvement AGP Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
AGP-Hardship Tax (Transferred to PGP)
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$52,770,892
248,590
116,933
0
69,660
2,230,937
0
1,136,083
$56,573,095

$52,677,260
79,377
0
0
69,895
2,261,865
0
1,175,091
$56,263,488

$53,130,250
88,296
0
0
87,259
2,418,044
0
1,139,347
$56,863,196

$57,052,294
89,991
0
0
71,464
2,653,989
0
1,221,958
$61,089,696

$53,620,670
100,917
0
0
55,863
2,353,026
0
1,085,469
$57,215,946

Purses

$20,842,682

$20,497,445

$20,708,997

$22,314,331

$21,133,206

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

On-Track

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

Simulcast

$250

$250

$200

$200

Million

Million

Source of Handle

Live

Off-Track

$150

$100

$150

$100

$50

$50

$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Commercial Racing
The Department of Racing regulates and supervises all commercial horse and greyhound racing
meetings and pari-mutuel wagering conducted on- and off-track in Arizona to enforce laws and
regulations and to protect racing participants and the wagering public.
In FY 2007, the Arizona Racing Commission approved a three-year commercial racing permit
for Turf Paradise. Yavapai County Fair Association filed a new application for commercial
racing at Yavapai Downs for calendar years 2007, 2008 and 2009. By statute, Yavapai Downs
may continue to operate under the permit issued Yavapai County Fair Association until the
Arizona Racing Commission, upon recommendation by the Department, has finally ruled on the
application. Rillito Park did not apply for commercial race dates for 2007.

Commercial Racing Permittees, Tracks and Permit Terms
Permittee

Track

Permit Term

American Greyhound Racing, Inc.

Apache Greyhound Park

01/01/05 - 12/31/07

American Greyhound Racing, Inc.

Phoenix Greyhound Park

01/01/05 - 12/31/07

Pima County Horsemen’s Association

Rillito Park

02/05/05 - 2007

Tucson Greyhound Park, Inc.

Tucson Greyhound Park

01/01/05 - 12/31/07

TP Racing, L.L.L.P.

Turf Paradise Race Course

06/01/06 - 05/31/09

Yavapai County Fair Association

Yavapai Downs at Prescott Valley

05/26/07 - 09/04/09

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COMMERCIAL TRACKS
Commercial Horse and Greyhound Racing
RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances (including 12 Charity Days)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

921
609
1,530

927
603
1,530

835
695
1,530

874
659
1,533

845
679
1,524

950

927

835

874

845

13,028
227,928
240,956

12,358
262,400
274,758

11,244
260,574
271,818

11,994
259,747
271,741

11,219
281,048
292,267

Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance

737,567
780,311
1,517,878

725,228
789,343
1,514,571

640,640
834,294
1,474,934

690,948
949,002
1,639,950

570,571
818,825
1,389,396

Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

$161,673

$160,457

$159,162

$172,643

$160,357

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$91,610,048
$155,749,842

$88,355,137
$157,143,398

$80,337,461
$163,180,209

$82,814,154
$181,847,949

$75,031,996
$169,352,518

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$80,765,076
$166,594,814
$247,359,890

$72,812,408
$172,686,127
$245,498,535

$74,986,000
$168,531,669
$243,517,669

$81,471,551
$183,190,552
$264,662,103

$70,820,823
$173,563,691
$244,384,514

$189,919,817

$189,272,455

$187,771,621

$203,192,511

$186,927,263

$628,564

$565,191

$483,901

$527,860

$431,437

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Capital Improvement AGP Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
AGP-Hardship Tax (Transferred to PGP)
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$49,185,569
248,590
116,933
0
69,660
2,230,937
0
1,046,447
$52,898,136

$49,022,251
79,377
0
0
69,895
2,261,865
0
1,075,131
$52,508,519

$48,956,413
88,296
0
0
87,259
2,418,044
0
1,026,349
$52,576,361

$52,948,454
89,991
0
0
71,464
2,653,989
0
1,110,798
$56,874,696

$49,230,357
100,917
0
0
55,863
2,353,026
0
968,928
$52,709,092

Purses

$18,842,906

$18,435,371

$18,523,133

$20,107,799

$18,520,580

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

Live

On-Track vs. Off-Track
Handle

Source of Handle

Simulcast

$200

$200

$180

$180

$160

$160

$140

$140

$120

$120

Million

Million

On-Track
Off-Track

$100
$80

$100
$80

$60

$60

$40

$40

$20

$20

$

$

FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

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FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Commercial Horse Racing
The Department of Racing is responsible for regulating and supervising all commercial horse
racing meetings, conducting investigations, issuing licenses, conducting equine and human
drug testing, overseeing wagering, hearing appeals of decisions, conducting hearings on
investigation referrals and race incidents, collecting revenues for the State, and distributing
awards to program recipients.
Investigations
The Department investigates possible violations of racing laws and rules and imposes
administrative sanctions on those determined to have committed violations. Investigation
numbers listed below reflect the total number of investigations conducted for every incident
and background investigation, which includes processing of fingerprints and any resulting false
applications. All races are observed and supervised to ensure that all participants comply with
the rules of racing.
Performance Measures
Number of Stewards’ rulings issued
Number of incident investigations
Total number of investigations conducted
Percentage of incident investigations resulting in
disciplinary action
Percentage of Stewards’ rulings upheld on appeal to the
Director
Percentage of total investigations resulting in disciplinary
action

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

410
100

411
210

458
140

1,534
40%

1,307
44%

1,519
30%

100%

99%

96%

15%

36%

22%

Licensing
The Department issues licenses to participate in racing to those who are qualified and eligible.
A background investigation is conducted for each license applicant who submits fingerprints as
required by Department policy. Licenses are denied for those who are undesirable or
statutorily prohibited from participating.
Performance Measures
Number of licenses issued
Number of licenses denied
Number of background/license investigations conducted
Percentage of background/license investigations resulting
in disciplinary action
Percentage of license denials upheld on appeal

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

3,941
4
1,434
9%

2,229
9
1,097
24%

2,817
11
1,379
14%

100%

99%

99%

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Breeders & Stallion Awards
The Department encourages and promotes horse breeding in Arizona through the
administration of and distribution to recipients of funds available through Breeders and Stallion
Awards Programs.
Performance Measures
Number of registered breeders
Percentage of registered breeders winning awards
Number of registered horses
Percentage of registered horses winning awards
Quarter Horse Breeders’ Awards
Thoroughbred Breeders’ Awards
Stallion Awards

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

2,491
5%
5,590
5%
$38,691
$418,126
$39,991

3,279
8%
6,034
6.5%
$34,585
$434,823
$37,374

3,380
3.5%
6,347
3.9%
$82,260
$683,863
$35,388

Racehorse Adoption
The Department provides grants to non-profit organizations to promote the adoption of retired
racehorses in Arizona. The funds for this program are generated from a surcharge against all
civil penalties assessed in connection with horseracing in Arizona. The program went into
effect in 2005 and the first award was made in 2006.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

0
$0

1
$2,500

1
$1,890

Number of grants awarded
Amount of grants awarded

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COMMERCIAL HORSE TRACKS
Rillito Park, Turf Paradise, Yavapai Downs
RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances (including 3 charity days)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast Only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

211
236
447

208
232
440

201
242
443

207
239
446

185
252
437

211

208

201

207

185

2,079
37,039
39,118

1,866
44,178
46,044

1,872
46,735
48,607

1,875
47,514
49,389

1,674
48,881
50,555

406,922
511,907
918,829

415,823
543,899
959,722

380,465
581,299
961,764

432,654
683,821
1,116,475

328,492
592,070
920,562

$349,557

$364,636

$364,857

$402,987

$372,843

$58,231,225
$98,020,838

$57,798,008
$102,641,830

$55,917,152
$105,714,653

$58,639,790
$121,092,552

$50,914,112
$112,018,399

$32,550,698
$123,701,365
$156,252,063

$29,381,769
$131,058,069
$160,439,838

$29,905,601
$131,726,204
$161,631,805

$32,503,981
$147,228,362
$179,732,342

$27,254,506
$135,678,005
$162,932,511

$120,365,579

$124,211,953

$125,373,998

$138,105,510

$124,571,918

$528,708

$480,282

$483,901

$527,860

$431,437

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement-Non Taxable
Charity Day
Hardship Tax Credit
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$30,943,734
93,873
0
12,935
15,498
780,344
$31,846,384

$31,866,767
79,377
0
11,869
16,114
828,287
$32,802,413

$32,537,928
88,296
0
10,949
14,932
796,754
$33,448,859

$36,050,363
89,991
0
15,413
16,825
889,107
$37,061,698

$32,688,941
100,917
0
12,743
0
768,659
$33,571,259

Purses

$14,090,151

$13,954,044

$14,130,954

$15,515,306

$14,260,653

Total Live Performances
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day
Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle
Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

On-Track
Off-Track

Live
Simulcast

On-Track vs.
Off-Track Handle

$160

$120

$140

$100

$120
Million

Million

$140

$80
$60

Source of Handle

$100
$80
$60

$40

$40

$20

$20
$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

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FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

RILLITO PARK
4502 North First Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85728

Pima County Fair Horse Racing Commission

RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast Only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
None (see county fairs)
FY 2006

FY 2007

10
0
10

9
0
9

9
0
9

9
0
9

0
0
0

10

9

9

9

0

91
0
91

84
0
84

86
0
86

83
0
83

0
0
0

23,453
0
23,453

24,569
0
24,569

36,238
0
36,238

40,705
0
40,705

0
0
0

$77,492

$89,521

$82,955

$93,470

$0

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$774,915
$0

$805,693
$0

$746,592
$0

$841,230
$0

$0
$0

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$774,915
0
$774,915

$805,693
0
$805,693

$746,592
0
$746,592

$841,230
0
$841,230

$0
0
$0

$597,804

$621,883

$575,682

$643,248

$0

Total Live Performances
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement-Non Taxable
Charity Day
Hardship Tax Credit
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$155,644
0
0
0
15,498
5,969
$177,111

$161,251
0
0
0
16,114
6,445
$183,810

$150,150
0
0
0
14,932
5,828
$170,910

$175,287
0
0
0
16,825
5,871
$197,982

$0
0
0
0
0
0
$0

Purses

$173,139

$165,283

$205,624

$189,054

$0

State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

On-Track
Off-Track

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

Source of Handle

Live
Simulcast

$1

$4

Million

Million

$3
$2
$1
$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

TURF PARADISE
1501 West Bell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85023

TP Racing, L.L.L.P.

RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances (including 3 charity days)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast Only
Total Race Days

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

152
196
348

154
194
348

144
202
346

151
197
348

133
211
344

152

154

144

151

133

1,551
33,329
34,880

1,388
40,325
41,713

1,356
42,852
44,208

1,375
43,371
44,746

1,205
44,605
45,810

314,606
374,886
689,492

324,061
408,908
732,969

301,100
407,370
708,470

331,511
473,525
805,036

282,764
420,788
703,552

$366,991

$382,892

$378,807

$419,562

$373,056

$55,788,355
$71,924,499

$55,502,312
$77,744,086

$53,625,809
$77,441,273

$56,037,345
$89,970,068

$48,856,296
$79,475,014

$27,082,151
100,630,703
$127,712,854

$24,607,228
108,639,170
$133,246,398

$24,744,198
106,322,884
$131,067,082

$27,163,223
118,844,190
$146,007,413

$22,208,647
106,122,663
$128,331,310

$98,413,195

$103,130,018

$101,896,223

$112,372,468

$98,117,698

$528,708

$480,282

$483,901

$527,860

$431,437

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement-Non Taxable
Charity Day
Hardship Tax Credit
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$25,275,721
0
0
12,935
0
632,473
$25,921,129

$26,422,880
0
0
11,869
0
692,750
$27,127,499

$26,370,398
0
0
10,949
0
645,789
$27,027,136

$29,267,373
0
0
15,413
0
721,384
$30,004,169

$25,747,068
0
0
12,743
0
600,244
$26,360,055

Purses

$11,878,800

$11,834,760

$11,690,443

$12,841,141

$11,532,280

Total Live Performances
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day
Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle
Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance
On-Track
Off-Track

Live

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

Source of Handle

Simulcast

$140

$100
$90

$120
$100

$70
$60

Million

Million

$80

$50
$40
$30

$80
$60
$40

$20

$20

$10

$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

YAVAPAI DOWNS
10501 Hwy. 89A
Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314
RACING STATISTICS

Yavapai County Fair Association

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast Only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
July 6, 2006 - September 1, 2006
May 26, 2007 - June 29, 2007

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

49
40
89

45
38
83

48
40
88

47
42
89

52
41
93

49

45

48

47

52

437
3,710
4,147

394
3,853
4,247

430
3,883
4,313

417
4,143
4,560

469
4,276
4,745

68,863
137,021
205,884

67,193
134,991
202,184

43,127
173,929
217,056

60,438
210,296
270,734

45,728
171,282
217,010

$311,958

$317,925

$338,842

$369,480

$372,056

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$1,667,955
$26,096,339

$1,490,003
$24,897,744

1,544,751
28,273,380

1,761,215
31,122,484

2,057,817
32,543,385

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$4,693,632
23,070,662
$27,764,294

$3,968,848
22,418,899
$26,387,747

4,414,811
25,403,320
$29,818,131

4,499,528
28,384,172
$32,883,699

5,045,859
29,555,342
$34,601,201

$21,354,580

$20,460,052

$22,902,092

$25,089,795

$26,454,220

Total Live Performances
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement-Non Taxable
Charity Day
Hardship Tax Credit
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$5,512,369
93,873
0
0
0
141,902
$5,748,144

$5,282,636
79,377
0
0
0
129,092
$5,491,104

$6,017,380
88,296
0
0
0
145,136
$6,250,812

$6,607,704
89,991
0
0
0
161,852
$6,859,546

$6,941,873
100,917
0
0
0
168,414
$7,211,204

Purses

$2,038,212

$1,954,001

$2,234,887

$2,485,110

$2,728,373

State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance
On-Track
Off-Track

Live
Simulcast

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

$35

$35

$30

$30

$25
Million

Million

Source of Handle

$20
$15

$25
$20
$15

$10

$10

$5

$5

$

$

FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

* Prescott Downs through 2001

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

County Fair Racing
The Department of Racing is responsible for regulating and supervising all county fair horse
racing meetings, providing staff to operate race meetings, conducting investigations, issuing
licenses, conducting equine and human drug testing, overseeing wagering, conducting hearings
on investigation referrals, and collecting revenues for the State.
The Department of Racing recognizes that county fair racing is an important component of the
Arizona racing industry. The racing fans and general public who attend have an enjoyable time.
The horse owners, grooms, jockeys, and others are able to experience a competitive
environment. Local communities also benefit from the economic and entertainment value of the
races. An economic impact report submitted to the Commission concluded that 36,700 fans
attended county fair race events in FY 2002. In addition, this segment of the racing industry had
a total economic impact of $22.7 million. County fairs are currently in the midst of three-year
county fair racing permits issued for fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
In FY 2007, a total of $1.41 million was available for county fair racing activities. County fair
racing is supported by the following two fund sources:
County Fair Racing. This appropriated fund, authorized for the administration of county
fair racing, is generated by 9% of all pari-mutuel receipts, license fees, and State
unclaimed property up to $450,000 annually. In FY 2007, this fund received $450,000,
but only $300,000 was appropriated for operating and regulatory expenses. In FY 2007,
the Department spent $299,700 for this program.
County Fair Racing Betterment. This non-appropriated fund provides purse subsidy and
betterment grants to every eligible county fair association for conducting county fair
racing meetings. The fund receives 22% of all pari-mutuel receipts, license fees, and
State unclaimed property up to $1.2 million annually. In FY 2007, this fund received
$1.2 million, and $1.11 million was distributed.
Seven of the ten counties conducting a meet in FY 2007 received $55,000 each to subsidize
purses; the remaining counties received $46,800, each. Five counties conducted their meets at
commercial tracks and did not receive funding for this purpose.
Ten counties received either $23,050, $35,825, $69,300, or $70,100 each in Betterment Grants
last year. These funds were used for personnel, maintenance, security, emergency medical
services, capital improvements to racing facilities, and other operating expenses. Counties that
began their meet after January 1, 2007 received a significant increase in betterment monies
because of legislative changes to the revenue caps that became effective on January 1, 2007.
The five counties that conducted their racing at commercial sites were not entitled to the funds.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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County Fair Racing

Betterment Payments to Counties
County
Apache County
Cochise County
Coconino County
Gila County
Graham County
Greenlee County
La Paz County
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Navajo County
Pima County
Pinal County
Santa Cruz County
Yavapai County
Yuma County

Purses
$46,800
55,000
55,000
46,800
55,000
55,000
0
0
55,000
0
55,000
0
55,000
46,800
0

Betterment
$35,825
70,100
69,300
35,825
70,100
70,100
0
0
70,100
0
69,300
0
70,100
23,050
0

Total
$82,625
125,100
124,300
82,625
125,100
125,100
0
0
125,100
0
124,300
0
125,100
69,850
0

$525,400

$583,800

$1,109,200

Investigations
The Department investigates possible violations of racing laws and rules and imposes
administrative sanctions on those determined to have committed violations. Investigation
numbers listed below reflect the total number of investigations conducted for every incident
and background investigation, which includes processing of fingerprints and any resulting false
applications. All races are observed and supervised to ensure that all participants comply with
the rules of racing.
Performance Measures
Number of Stewards’ rulings issued
Number of incident investigations
Total number of investigations conducted
Percentage of incident investigations resulting in
disciplinary action
Percentage of total investigations resulting in disciplinary
action
Percentage of Stewards’ rulings upheld on appeal to the
Director

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

41
25
498
16%

41
76
372
11%

33
22
355
32%

11%

31%

21%

100%

100%

100%

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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County Fair Racing

Licensing
The Department issues licenses to participate in racing to those who are qualified and eligible.
A background investigation is conducted for each license applicant who submits fingerprints as
required by Department policy. Licenses are denied for those who are undesirable or
statutorily prohibited from participating.
Performance Measures
Number of licenses issued
Number of licenses denied
Number of background/license investigations conducted
Percentage of background/license investigations resulting
in disciplinary action
Percentage of license denials upheld on appeal

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

715
1
473
6%

325
0
296
13%

660
2
333
15%

100%

100%

100%

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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COUNTY FAIR TRACKS
County Fair Racing at Fairs and Commercial Tracks
RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast Only
Total Race Days
Total Live Performances
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

60
2
62

61
2
63

62
2
64

59
3
62

64
2
66

60

61

62

59

64

506
2,100
2,606

513
2,848
3,361

534
3,012
3,546

519
2,528
3,047

572
3,549
4,121

105,907
57,999
163,906

127,759
58,814
186,573

127,942
70,708
198,650

128,477
73,621
202,098

153,308
68,253
221,561

$293,915

$295,212

$328,819

$334,785

$336,448

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$7,315,128
$10,907,595

$7,668,089
$10,930,245

$8,428,760
$12,615,638

$8,130,138
$12,626,535

$9,454,053
$12,751,547

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$5,863,752
12,358,971
$18,222,723

$5,760,676
12,837,658
$18,598,334

$6,265,006
14,779,392
$21,044,398

$6,214,883
14,541,789
$20,756,673

$6,959,997
15,245,603
$22,205,600

$14,268,230

$14,548,440

$16,572,761

$15,868,071

$16,838,949

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$3,585,323
89,636
$3,674,959

$3,655,009
99,960
$3,754,969

$4,173,837
112,998
$4,286,835

$4,103,839
111,160
$4,214,999

$4,390,313
116,542
$4,506,854

Purses

$1,999,776

$2,062,074

$2,185,863

$2,206,532

$2,612,626

State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

On-Track
Off-Track

Source of Handle

$18
$16
$14
$12
$10
$8
$6
$4
$2
$

$14
$12

Million

$10
Million

Live
Simulcast

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

$8
$6
$4
$2
$
FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

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FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

County Fair Racing
Schedule and Statistics
FY 2007

Race
Days

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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Fairs at Non-Commercial Tracks
Coconino County Fair at Flagstaff
June 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2006
Apache County Fair at St. Johns
September 16, 17, 23, 24, 2006
Gila County Fair at Globe
September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 2006
Pima County Fair at Tucson
February 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, March 3, 4, 2007
Greenlee County Fair at Duncan
March 10, 11, 17, 18, 2007
Graham County Fair at Safford
March 24, 25, 31, April 1, 2007
Cochise County Fair at Douglas
April 14, 15, 21, 22, 2007
Santa Cruz County Fair at Sonoita
April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 2007
Mohave County Fair at Kingman
May 12, 13, 19, 20, 2007
Subtotal - Fairs at Non-Commercial Tracks

Live
Races

Simulcast
Races

Total
Handle

Simulcast
Handle

Attendance

Returned
to Public

Track
Commission

Breakage to
Track

Purses

6

36

280

$2,787,581

$2,176,292

22,095

$2,144,024

$550,729

$14,560

$191,626

4

30

0

$44,445

$0

1,372

$34,625

$8,504

$427

$53,841

4

32

0

$76,695

$0

1,950

$59,542

$14,938

$681

$60,787

8

78

0

$915,587

$0

39,491

$699,970

$190,569

$6,736

$225,892

4

36

0

$104,710

$0

2,048

$81,572

$19,973

$1,071

$82,090

4

36

0

$141,509

$0

5,900

$109,839

$27,516

$1,324

$69,868

4

38

0

$119,878

$0

8,250

$93,506

$23,079

$896

$234,276

4

36

0

$190,421

$0

11,200

$148,284

$36,780

$1,548

$111,219

4

32

0

$125,293

$0

3,100

$97,856

$23,748

$1,184

$82,158

42

354

280

$4,506,119

$2,176,292

95,406

$3,469,218

$895,835

$28,427

$1,111,757

4

38

157

$1,741,887

$1,254,819

12,546

$1,282,943

$347,333

$8,686

$143,014

4

36

553

$3,185,293

$2,289,545

25,043

$2,499,120

$625,544

$15,895

$279,645

4

36

515

$2,749,971

$2,175,488

16,561

$2,104,313

$543,291

$13,306

$226,458

4

36

634

$3,487,452

$2,509,078

24,080

$2,598,333

$683,793

$18,178

$303,793

4

36

729

$3,372,890

$2,524,005

27,860

$2,552,465

$666,766

$17,093

$279,563

Fairs at Commercial Tracks
Yavapai County Fair at Prescott Valley (Yavapai Downs)
September 2, 3, 4, 5, 2006
Maricopa County Fair at Phoenix (Turf Paradise)
January 6, 7, 27, 28, 2007
La Paz County Fair at Phoenix (Turf Paradise)
January 13, 14, 20, 21, 2007
Pinal County Fair at Phoenix (Turf Paradise)
February 10, 11, 17, 18, 2007
Yuma County Fair at Phoenix (Turf Paradise)
March 3, 4, 24, 25, 2007
Navajo County Fair at Phoenix (Turf Paradise)
March 10, 11, 17, 18, 2007
Subtotal - Fairs at Commercial Tracks

4

36

681

$3,161,989

$2,316,376

20,065

$2,332,557

$627,751

$14,956

$268,396

24

218

3,269

$17,699,481

$13,069,311

126,155

$13,369,731

$3,494,478

$88,115

$1,500,869

Total - All County Fair Racing

66

572

3,549

$22,205,600

$15,245,603

221,561

$16,838,949

$4,390,313

$116,542

$2,612,626

Commercial Greyhound Racing
The Department of Racing is responsible for regulating and supervising all commercial
greyhound racing meetings, conducting investigations, issuing licenses, conducting greyhound
drug testing, overseeing wagering, hearing appeals of decisions, conducting hearings on
investigation referrals and race incidents, collecting revenues for the State, and distributing
awards to program recipients.
Investigations
The Department investigates possible violations of racing laws and rules and imposes
administrative sanctions on those determined to have committed violations. Investigation
numbers listed below reflect the total number of investigations conducted for every incident,
inspection, and background investigation, which includes processing of fingerprints and any
resulting false applications. All races are observed and supervised to ensure that all
participants comply with the rules of racing.
Performance Measures
Number of Stewards’ rulings issued
Number of incident investigations
Total number of investigations conducted
Percentage of incident investigations resulting in
disciplinary action
Percentage of total investigations resulting in disciplinary
action
Percentage of Stewards’ rulings upheld on appeal to the
Director

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

106
61
711
5%

184
93
458
12%

195
201
575
19%

15%

40%

47%

100%

100%

100%

Licensing
The Department issues licenses to participate in racing to those who are qualified and eligible.
A background investigation is conducted for each license applicant who submits fingerprints as
required by Department policy. Licenses are denied for those who are undesirable or
statutorily prohibited from participating.
Performance Measures
Number of licenses issued
Number of licenses denied
Number of background/license investigations conducted
Percentage of background/license investigations resulting
in disciplinary action
Percentage of license denials upheld on appeal

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

1,420
2
650
7%

566
2
365
25%

522
1
374
18%

100%

100%

100%

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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Commercial Greyhound Racing
Inspections
The Department inspects greyhound farms, kennels, vehicles that haul greyhounds and other
operations after the facilities have satisfied requirements.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

36
50
6%

8
58
4%

8
87
1.2%

127
N/A

76
N/A

104
45

Number of facility licenses issued
Number of inspections conducted at facilities
Percentage of inspections resulting in violations and
disciplinary action
Number of litter inspections
Number of vehicle inspections

Breeders’ Awards
The Department encourages and promotes greyhound breeding in Arizona through the
administration of and distribution to recipients of funds available through the Breeders’ Awards
Programs.
Performance Measures
Amount of awards
Percentage of breeders winning awards
Number of greyhounds earning awards
Number of registered greyhounds

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

$379,768
8%
689
8,707

$298,026
8%
664
9,439

$455,259
49%
639
9,909

Greyhound Adoption
The Department provides grants to non-profit organizations to promote the adoption of retired
racing greyhounds as domestic pets. This fund receives 100% of all fees collected from
licensing greyhound racing kennels, breeding farms and other operations where greyhounds
are raised for racing purposes. In FY 2007, the fund received $200.
Performance Measures
Number of grants awarded
Amount of grants awarded

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

2
$3,143

2
$1,534

0
$0

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
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COMMERCIAL GREYHOUND TRACKS
Apache Greyhound, Phoenix Greyhound,
Tucson Greyhound
FY 2003

RACING STATISTICS
Race Days/Performances (including 9 charity days)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

710
373
1,083

719
371
1,090

634
453
1,087

667
420
1,087

660
427
1,087

739

719

634

667

660

Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races

10,949
190,889
201,838

10,492
218,222
228,714

9,372
213,839
223,211

10,119
212,233
222,352

9,545
232,167
241,712

Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance

330,645
268,404
599,049

309,405
245,444
554,849

260,175
252,995
513,170

258,294
265,181
523,475

242,079
226,755
468,834

Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

$84,125

$78,036

$75,332

$78,132

$74,933

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$33,378,823
$57,729,004

$30,557,129
$54,501,568

$24,420,309
$57,465,556

$24,174,364
$60,755,397

$24,117,884
$57,334,119

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$48,214,378
$42,893,449
$91,107,827

$43,430,639
$41,628,058
$85,058,697

$45,080,399
$36,805,465
$81,885,864

$48,967,570
$35,962,191
$84,929,761

$43,566,317
$37,885,687
$81,452,003

$69,554,238

$65,060,502

$62,397,624

$65,087,000

$62,355,345

$99,856

$84,909

$0

$0

$0

$18,241,835
154,717
116,933
0
56,725
2,215,439
0
266,103
$21,051,752

$17,155,485
0
0
0
58,026
2,245,751
0
246,844
$19,706,106

$16,418,485
0
0
0
76,310
2,403,112
0
229,595
$19,127,502

$16,898,092
0
0
0
56,052
2,637,164
0
221,691
$19,812,998

$16,541,416
0
0
0
43,121
2,353,026
0
200,269
$19,137,832

$4,752,755

$4,481,327

$4,392,179

$4,592,493

$4,259,927

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues
Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Capital Improvement AGP Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
AGP-Hardship Tax (Transferred to PGP)
Breakage
Total Track Revenues
Purses

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

On-Track vs.
Off-Track Handle

On-Track
Off-Track

Live
Simulcast

$70

$60

$60

$50
$40
Million

Million

$50

Source of Handle

$40
$30

$30
$20

$20

$10

$10

$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

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FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

APACHE GREYHOUND PARK
2551 West Apache Trail
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220

American Greyhound Racing, Inc.

RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

52
310
362

56
308
364

0
362
362

0
362
362

0
362
362

52

56

0

0

0

774
59,484
60,258

834
60,250
61,084

0
60,270
60,270

0
64,529
64,529

0
72,968
72,968

Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance

127,819
0
127,819

126,750
0
126,750

81,353
0
81,353

82,160
0
82,160

79,200
0
79,200

Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races

$14,846

$14,511

$9,629

$11,329

$12,191

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$5,374,389
$0

$5,281,988
$0

$3,485,747
$0

$4,101,136
$0

$4,413,071
$0

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$1,461,493
3,912,896
$5,374,389

$1,544,305
3,737,683
$5,281,988

$0
$3,485,747
$3,485,747

$0
$4,101,136
$4,101,136

$0
$4,413,071
$4,413,071

$4,092,042

$4,103,541

$2,670,590

$3,223,463

$3,441,643

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,103,296
0
0
0
4,418
80,519
0
18,363
$1,206,597

$813,942
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,938
$822,880

$942,979
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,810
$951,789

$1,032,928
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,110
$1,042,037

$255,152

$160,366

$187,587

$201,092

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues
Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Capital Improvement AGP Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
AGP-Hardship Tax (Transferred to PGP)
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$1,135,328
0
27,383
(27,383)
4,710
75,362
0
17,158
$1,232,558

Purses

$278,658

Racetrack Trends at a Glance

Live
Simulcast

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

$10

$5

$9

$5

$8

$4

$7

$4

Million

Million

On-Track
Off-Track

$6
$5
$4

$3
$3
$2

$3

$2

$2

$1

$1

$1

$

Source of Handle

$

FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

PHOENIX GREYHOUND PARK
3801 East Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85036

American Greyhound Racing, Inc.

RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Race Days/Performances (including 9 charity day)
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

349
10
359

352
11
363

352
10
362

362
0
362

362
0
362

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)

378

352

352

362

362

5,486
57,608
63,094

5,169
74,579
79,748

5,387
67,266
72,653

5,770
63,841
69,611

5,733
70,123
75,856

148,984
183,820
332,804

133,309
165,126
298,435

127,079
165,341
292,420

123,617
171,657
295,274

122,821
150,734
273,555

$172,202

$160,503

$159,323

$166,511

$153,588

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$18,182,026
$43,638,503

$16,906,712
$41,355,918

$15,080,705
$42,594,136

$15,043,286
$45,233,757

$14,071,955
$41,526,811

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$38,568,181
23,252,348
$61,820,529

$35,263,900
22,998,730
$58,262,630

$37,464,322
20,210,518
$57,674,840

$40,908,294
19,368,749
$60,277,043

$37,733,613
17,865,152
$55,598,765

$46,744,353

$44,174,254

$43,953,881

$45,922,489

$42,367,781

$99,856

$84,909

$0

$0

$0

$11,967,747
154,717
89,550
27,383
52,015
1,689,918
0
187,772
$14,169,102

$11,362,412
0
0
0
53,609
1,800,998
0
175,420
$13,392,439

$11,130,623
0
0
0
76,310
1,984,228
0
170,544
$13,361,706

$11,577,368
0
0
0
56,052
2,193,905
0
163,624
$13,990,948

$10,757,869
0
0
0
43,121
2,032,228
0
143,872
$12,977,090

$3,317,197

$3,188,597

$3,189,057

$3,352,976

$3,095,274

Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races
Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance
Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues
Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Capital Improvement AGP Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
AGP-Hardship Tax (Transferred to PGP)
Breakage
Total Track Revenues
Purses

Racetrack Trends at a Glance
On-Track

Source of Handle

$45

$50
$45
$40
$35
$30
$25
$20
$15
$10
$5
$

$40
$35
$30
Million

Million

Live
Simulcast

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

Off-Track

$25
$20
$15
$10
$5
$

FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

FY 2004

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
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FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

TUCSON GREYHOUND PARK
2601 South Third Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85713

Tucson Greyhound Park, Inc.

RACING STATISTICS

FY 2003

Race Days/Performances
Live Race Days
Dark Day-Simulcast only
Total Race Days

FY 2004

FY 2007 Racing Dates:
July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007
FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

309
53
362

311
52
363

282
81
363

305
58
363

298
65
363

309

311

282

305

298

4,689
73,797
78,486

4,489
83,393
87,882

3,985
86,303
90,288

4,349
83,863
88,212

3,812
89,076
92,888

Attendance
On-Track
Off-Track
Total Attendance

53,842
84,584
138,426

49,346
80,318
129,664

51,743
87,654
139,397

52,517
93,524
146,041

40,058
76,021
116,079

Pari-Mutuel Handle
Average Handle per Race Day

$66,058

$59,267

$57,094

$56,616

$59,064

Breakdown by location
On-Track Handle
Off-Track Handle

$9,822,408
$14,090,501

$8,368,429
$13,145,650

$5,853,857
$14,871,420

$5,029,942
$15,521,640

$5,632,858
$15,807,308

Breakdown by source
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Pari-Mutuel Handle

$8,184,704
15,728,205
$23,912,909

$6,622,434
14,891,645
$21,514,079

$7,616,077
13,109,200
$20,725,277

$8,059,276
12,492,307
$20,551,582

$5,832,704
15,607,463
$21,440,167

$18,717,843

$16,782,707

$15,773,153

$15,941,049

$16,545,921

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Track Mutuel Revenues
Track Commission
Capital Improvement Rebate
Capital Improvement Non-Taxable
Charity Days-Revenues Withheld
Hardship Tax Credit
Breakage
Total Track Revenues

$5,138,760
0
0
0
450,159
61,173
$5,650,092

$4,689,776
0
0
0
364,234
53,061
$5,107,071

$4,473,920
0
0
0
418,883
50,114
$4,942,917

$4,377,744
0
0
0
443,259
49,257
$4,870,261

$4,750,619
0
0
0
320,798
47,288
$5,118,705

Purses

$1,156,900

$1,037,578

$1,042,756

$1,051,930

$963,561

Total Live Performances (Matinee & Evening)
Number of Races
Live Races
Simulcast Races
Total Number of Races

Returned to Wagering Public
State Pari-Mutuel Revenues

Racetrack Trends at a Glance
Live

On-Track vs. Off-Track Handle

$18

$18

$16

$16

$14

$14

$12

$12

$10
$8

Source of Handle

Simulcast

Million

Million

On-Track
Off-Track

$10
$8

$6

$6

$4

$4

$2

$2
$

$
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

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FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Teletracking
The Department of Racing has the authority to approve applications for teletracking (off-track
betting) permits, license teletracking sites and their personnel, and monitor compliance for both
operational and technical requirements. Coconino County Racing (Fort Tuthill Downs), Turf
Paradise, Yavapai County Fair Association (Yavapai Downs), Phoenix Greyhound Park, and
Tucson Greyhound Park each held teletracking permits approved by the Arizona Racing
Commission to operate off-track wagering sites in FY 2007. A total of 83 off-track-betting sites
were authorized to support both greyhound and horse racing in Arizona.
The total handle generated by commercial and county fair racing for teletracking was
$182.1 million. This included $124.9 million for horse racing and $57.3 million for greyhound
racing. The State of Arizona received $203,221 in revenue from the teletracking handle, all of
which was generated from the Turf Paradise handle at off-track sites.
The handle at teletracking facilities declined 6.5% during FY 2007 from the prior year. The Table
below summarizes the teletrack handle generated by commercial and county fair meets.

Teletrack Handle
FY 2006

FY 2007

$89,970,048

$79,467,200

Phoenix Greyhound Park

45,152,079

41,525,858

Yavapai Downs

31,147,803

32,543,425

Tucson Greyhound Park

15,734,151

15,793,792

Turf Paradise (Fair Meets)

7,789,048

8,866,302

Yavapai Downs (Fair Meets)

2,942,721

1,542,698

Fort Tuthill Downs (Fair Meet)

2,074,058

2,440,143

0

0

$194,809,908

$182,179,418

Track
Turf Paradise

Rillito Park*
TOTAL
* No teletracking since FY 2000.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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TELETRACKING ACTIVITY - COMMERCIAL HORSE MEETS
YAVAPAI DOWNS
City

Site

AHWATUKEE
APACHE JUNCTION
APACHE JUNCTION
BENSON
BUCKEYE
CASA GRANDE
CAVE CREEK
CHANDLER
CHANDLER
COTTONWOOD
FLAGSTAFF
GLENDALE
GOODYEAR
GREEN VALLEY
KINGMAN
LAKE HAVASU CITY
MARANA
NEW RIVER
PARKER
PAYSON
PEORIA
PEORIA
PEORIA
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PRESCOTT
PRESCOTT VALLEY
PRESCOTT VALLEY
QUARTZSITE
ROCK SPRINGS
SAFFORD
SCOTTSDALE
SCOTTSDALE
SEDONA
SHOW LOW
SIERRA VISTA
SURPRISE
SURPRISE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
WICKENBERG
YUMA
YUMA

PAYTON'S PLACE / BLEACHER'S
APACHE GREYHOUND PARK
ARIZONA JOE'S
BIG BOY'S ARENA GRILL
WADDEL'S CORRAL
MCMASHER'S SPORTS BAR
HAROLD'S RESTAURANT
DIRTY DRUMMER
STADIUM CLUB
ZOOMER'S SPORTS BAR
MUSEUM CLUB
MAX'S SPORTS BAR
ROMAN'S OASIS
GREEN VALLEY LANES
CERBAT HILLS
GALLAGHER'S AGAIN
OLD FATHER INN
GAVILAN PEAK
JULIO'S
FAMOUS SAM'S
GALLAGHER'S
GRAND INN / RAMADA INN
MCDUFFY'S SPORTS BAR
1800'S SALOON
AMERICAN LEGION #7
AMF CHRISTOWN LANES
ARMADILLO GRILL
BIG DADDY'S
BRENNAN'S
CROSSROADS
DRAW 10
FINAL SCORE SPORTS GRILL
GALLAGHER'S / CHEERLEADER'S
GALLAGHER'S - 16TH STREET
HAM'S RESTAURANT
METRO SPORTS BAR
NORTH STAR RESTAURANT
PADRE MURPHY'S
ROMAN'S COUNTY LINE
UNO MAS BAR & GRILL
TURF PARADISE
MATT'S SALOON
ANTELOPE LANES
YAVAPAI DOWNS
QUARTZSITE YACHT CLUB
ROCK SPRINGS CAFE
CHALO'S LA CASA REYNOSO
CASINO ARIZONA
UPPER DECK SPORTS GRILL
LOS ABRIGADOS RESORT
RT'S BLACK BULL
P.C.'S LOUNGE
COYOTE ALLEY
RUNNER'S SPORTS BAR
BOSTON'S GRILLE
DERBY GRILL
HORSE & HOUND-OFF BROADWAY
SIX SHOOTER'S
SKIP & JAN'S
STRAY CAT
AIRPORT INN
ARIZONA ALE HOUSE
FAMOUS SAM'S-EAST
FAMOUS SAM'S-CENTRAL
FAMOUS SAM'S-SOUTH
GOLDEN PIN LANES
JEFF'S PUB
PUTNEY'S SPORTS BAR
RILLITO PARK
TOUCHDOWN'S
TUCSON GREYHOUND PARK
MECCA RESTAURANT
FAMOUS SAM'S
RON'S PLACE

Sub-Total

Handle

Revenue

$550,795
890,483
301,563
54,548
82,050
379,991
344,782
1,671,083
1,194,700
188,389
413,964
1,186,031
245,161
24,196
274,222
358,011
335,100
302,452
89,068
120,148
354,313
732,599
671,215
173,718
751,162
590,494
1,118,280
167,029
1,671,320
415,586
158,177
346,146
176,116
713,870
611,308
248,478
715,250
1,854,724
603,145
495,794
391,034
312,890
72,322
120,867
228,039
771,556
346,603
38,877
419,187
432,545
249,112
486,384
441,712
326,147
1,103,142
190,429
603,225
433,230
101,667
137,843
155,197
208,899
92,960
593,378
440,417
67,171
581,724
807,171
103,915
466,335
243,986
$32,543,425

TURF PARADISE

Performances
-

Handle

93
93
93
35
92
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
91
33
93
93
93
81
62
93
93
93
92
93
92
93
93
93
93
93
92
93
88
93
90
93
93
93
93
54
93
93
62
85
90
58
35
35
92
93
93
93
93
58
93
35
58
93
93
58
93
93
92
93
93
35
93
93
67
58
35
5,854

$1,346,829
2,582,012
970,447
394,051
252,457
1,179,748
1,094,732
4,350,780
3,256,442
601,804
813,519
3,264,494
622,502
662,187
964,189
928,593
218,926
296,399
855,585
1,919,125
2,082,965
410,604
2,053,063
1,482,664
2,993,285
438,836
6,493,779
911,376
553,280
694,311
897,990
2,027,532
1,874,792
760,244
1,872,234
5,162,840
1,846,051
200,325
1,117,107
1,078,519
574,147
370,804
287,692
598,420
206,686
106,831
446,561
1,220,945
758,004
1,349,398
1,816,110
90,459
3,070,835
789,369
2,409,492
944,193
297,075
1,008,863
1,574,962
$79,447,464

Revenue

Performances

$3,445
6,605
2,482
1,008
646
3,018
2,800
11,129
8,330
1,539
2,081
8,350
1,592
1,694
2,466
2,375
560
758
2,189
4,909
5,328
1,050
5,252
3,793
7,657
1,123
16,611
2,331
1,415
1,776
2,297
5,186
4,796
1,945
4,789
13,206
4,722
512
2,857
2,759
1,469
948
736
1,531
529
273
1,142
3,123
1,939
3,452
4,645
231
7,855
2,019
6,163
2,415
760
2,581
4,029
$203,221

241
239
240
88
238
238
239
240
240
233
237
239
240
239
241
234
149
241
241
240
240
237
239
239
239
240
239
241
239
241
240
239
238
241
241
241
240
184
239
240
226
217
202
238
20
89
238
241
240
241
241
17
240
155
212
239
164
104
133
12,731

County Fairs
ST. JOHNS
SONOITA

APACHE COUNTY FAIR
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR

-

Sub-Total
TOTAL

$32,543,425

-

5,854

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
25

6,434
13,302

-

19,736
$79,467,200

$203,221

4
2
6
12,737

TELETRACKING ACTIVITY - COUNTY FAIR MEETS
FORT TUTHILL DOWNS

YAVAPAI DOWNS

(Coconino)

(Yavapai)

TURF PARADISE
(La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo,
Pinal, and Yuma)

City
AHWATUKEE
APACHE JUNCTION
APACHE JUNCTION
BENSON
BUCKEYE
CASA GRANDE
CAVE CREEK
CHANDLER
CHANDLER
COTTONWOOD
FLAGSTAFF
GLENDALE
GOODYEAR
GREEN VALLEY
KINGMAN
LAKE HAVASU CITY
MARANA
NEW RIVER
PARKER
PAYSON
PEORIA
PEORIA
PEORIA
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PRESCOTT
PRESCOTT VALLEY
PRESCOTT VALLEY
QUARTZSITE
ROCK SPRINGS
SAFFORD
SCOTTSDALE
SCOTTSDALE
SEDONA
SHOW LOW
SIERRA VISTA
SURPRISE
SURPRISE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
WICKENBERG
YUMA
YUMA
TOTAL

Site

Handle

PAYTON'S PLACE / BLEACHER'S
APACHE GREYHOUND PARK
ARIZONA JOE'S
BIG BOY'S ARENA GRILL
WADDEL'S CORRAL
MCMASHER'S SPORTS BAR
HAROLD'S RESTAURANT
DIRTY DRUMMER
STADIUM CLUB
ZOOMER'S SPORTS BAR
MUSEUM CLUB
MAX'S SPORTS BAR
ROMAN'S OASIS
GREEN VALLEY LANES
CERBAT HILLS
GALLAGHER'S AGAIN
OLD FATHER INN
GAVILAN PEAK
JULIO'S
FAMOUS SAM'S
GALLAGHER'S
GRAND INN / RAMADA INN
MCDUFFY'S SPORTS BAR
1800'S SALOON
AMERICAN LEGION #7
AMF CHRISTOWN LANES
ARMADILLO GRILL
BIG DADDY'S
BRENNAN'S
CROSSROADS
DRAW 10
FINAL SCORE SPORTS GRILL
GALLAGHER'S / CHEERLEADER'S
GALLAGHER'S - 16TH STREET
HAM'S RESTAURANT
METRO SPORTS BAR
NORTH STAR RESTAURANT
PADRE MURPHY'S
ROMAN'S COUNTY LINE
UNO MAS BAR & GRILL
TURF PARADISE
MATT'S SALOON
ANTELOPE LANES
YAVAPAI DOWNS
QUARTZSITE YACHT CLUB
ROCK SPRINGS CAFE
CHALO'S LA CASA REYNOSO
CASINO ARIZONA
UPPER DECK SPORTS GRILL
LOS ABRIGADOS RESRT
RT'S BLACK BULL
P.C.'S LOUNGE
COYOTE ALLEY
RUNNER'S SPORTS BAR
BOSTON'S
DERBY GRILL
HORSE & HOUND-OFF BROADWAY
SIX SHOOTER'S
SKIP & JAN'S
STRAY CAT
AIRPORT INN
ARIZONA ALE HOUSE
FAMOUS SAM'S-EAST
FAMOUS SAM'S-CENTRAL
FAMOUS SAM'S-SOUTH
GOLDEN PIN LANES
JEFF'S PUB
PUTNEY'S SPORTS BAR
RILLITO PARK
TOUCHDOWN'S
TUCSON GREYHOUND PARK
MECCA RESTAURANT
FAMOUS SAM'S
RON'S PLACE

$44,107
60,728
16,406
2,328
6,602
27,025
29,262
138,424
90,064
13,599
26,487
82,953
18,907
825
23,213
37,749
67,724
25,294
9,719
12,753
22,721
49,658
45,644
15,086
71,637
38,727
86,685
7,808
83,258
25,176
5,790
24,750
4,345
54,010
32,561
11,020
52,060
124,580
62,411
34,497
30,538
29,920
34,404
4,472
11,599
19,365
83,060
11,100
2,489
36,054
33,181
20,296
25,195
29,089
26,132
73,120
7,028
37,772
40,308
8,602
16,209
11,530
14,567
5,545
43,749
36,780
1,320
37,763
56,028
9,799
49,720
6,816
$2,440,143

Performances

Handle

Performances

6
6
6
1
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
1
6
6
6
6
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
6
5
6
1
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
6
6
3
6
5
5
1
1
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
1
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
1
6
6
4
5
1

$19,102
52,675
14,648
5,072
9,598
12,108
79,122
50,272
6,912
17,552
71,298
14,218
12,469
13,327
18,745
15,076
5,361
12,094
13,242
28,890
35,591
3,337
34,758
37,854
68,136
4,127
75,922
11,921
5,612
7,731
3,867
36,712
16,074
13,735
31,673
89,415
23,956
44,432
17,472
13,262
4,499
8,936
10,708
68,551
16,349
19,757
7,421
18,583
9,578
39,517
64,480
35,424
14,836
6,876
7,379
4,764
9,895
6,720
21,734
22,170
23,550
47,855
3,167
22,581
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
-

374

$1,542,698

250

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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Handle

Performances

$151,772
324,929
97,045
49,874
31,227
127,552
167,384
575,358
360,188
83,095
98,121
393,155
91,787
67,908
127,698
98,474
45,249
35,269
116,615
183,830
211,663
32,073
247,272
159,305
321,031
45,648
699,479
87,258
42,509
93,799
80,059
200,767
149,836
52,866
188,827
528,670
189,006
18,903
115,069
103,050
92,923
72,353
26,329
72,277
24,729
118,542
99,163
127,517
182,177
316,327
122,429
241,797
78,168
15,812
44,239
437,900
$8,866,302

20
20
20
10
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
1
20
20
1,090

TELETRACKING ACTIVITY - GREYHOUND MEETS
PHOENIX GREYHOUND PARK
City
APACHE JUNCTION
CASA GRANDE
CAVE CREEK
CHANDLER
CHANDLER
CHANDLER
GLENDALE
GREEN VALLEY
KINGMAN
LITCHFIELD PARK
MARANA
PEORIA
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PHOENIX
PRESCOTT
SCOTTSDALE
SIERRA VISTA
SURPRISE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TEMPE
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
TUCSON
YUMA
YUMA
TOTAL

Site

Handle

TUCSON GREYHOUND PARK

Revenue

Performances

APACHE GREYHOUND PARK
$
MCMASHER'S SPORTS BAR
CREEKERS
GALLAGHER'S
DIRTY DRUMMER
STADIUM CLUB
MAX'S SPORTS BAR
GREEN VALLEY LANES
DAMBAR & STEAKHOUSE
LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
OLD FATHER INN
GALLAGHER'S
BIG DADDY'S
BRENNAN'S
GALLAGHER'S / CHEERLEADERS
HAM'S RESTAURANT
METRO SPORTS BAR
NORTH STAR
PADRE MURPHY'S
PHOENIX GREYHOUND PARK
PURPLE TURTLE
PLAZA BOWL
CASINO ARIZONA
PC'S LOUNGE
RUNNER'S SPORTS BAR
BOSTON'S BAR & GRILLE
HORSE & HOUND-OFF BROADWAY
SIX SHOOTER'S
SKIP & JAN'S
AIRPORT INN
ARIZONA ALE HOUSE
FAMOUS SAM'S - CENTRAL
FAMOUS SAM'S - EAST
FAMOUS SAM'S - SOUTH
GOLDEN PIN LANES
JEFF'S PUB
PUTNEY'S SPORTS BAR
TOUCHDOWNS
TUCSON GREYHOUND PARK
RON'S PLACE
YUMA GREYHOUND PARK

3,146,488
555,159
38,237
482,505
2,456,608
1,597,698
5,697,492
321
209,516
1,607,841
115,793
1,882,829
960,883
2,020,829
2,599,736
1,344,967
1,357,772
1,058,881
5,252,007
514,446
185,953
1,012,448
608,657
800,301
720,495
1,505,194
544,868
907,844
42,264
102,681
58,999
90,431
37,410
419,110
214,032
348,738
415,845
80,643
529,937

-

362
313
30
361
362
360
362
4
205
359
181
362
361
359
362
312
362
359
362
362
204
123
312
362
362
362
209
296
177
127
180
181
175
181
181
181
182
47
225

$

41,525,858

-

10,167

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
27

Handle
$

Revenue

Performances

180,711
45,582
348,818
266,458
103,565
1,446,610
98,642
139,138
170,346
104,915
267,016
532,489
748,466
253,192
1,066,888
1,196,732
529,786
4,042,874
2,223,587
72,991
1,954,986
-

-

153
79
153
201
153
363
153
152
153
152
153
153
362
127
363
363
360
362
363
42
362
-

$ 15,793,792

-

4,722

Racing Regulation
The Department of Racing’s regulatory responsibilities ensure that all participants and
permittees involved in commercial horse racing, greyhound racing, and county fair horse racing
operate and perform in compliance with applicable Arizona statutes, rules and regulations. This
is accomplished through the investigation and licensing activities of the Department.
Licensing
The Department processes and investigates all license applications in a timely manner while
ensuring only those eligible receive licenses.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

6,112
7

3,120
11

4,007
14

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

266
114
30
41
0
29
77

320
74
17
41
0
84
100

324
134
0
33
0
91
104

557

636

686

Number of licenses issued
Number of licenses denied
Stewards’ Rulings by Track
Track
Turf Paradise
Yavapai Downs
Rillito Park (no commercial racing in FY 2007)
All County Fairs
Apache Greyhound Park
Phoenix Greyhound Park
Tucson Greyhound Park
Total
Civil Penalties/Fines

The Boards of Stewards have the authority to impose penalties and fines up to a maximum of a
60-day suspension and/or $1,000. The Director has the authority to affirm, reverse or modify
the Stewards’ Rulings, including license revocation.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Number of Stewards’ Rulings
Amount of fines imposed
Amount of fines collected

557
$54,661
$41,921

636
$54,018
$47,438

686
$58,542
$44,098

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
28

Racing Regulation
Investigations
The Department investigates all possible violations of racing laws and rules. Investigation
numbers listed below reflect the total number of investigations conducted for every incident,
inspection, and background investigation, which includes processing of fingerprints and any
resulting false applications. A background investigation is conducted for each license applicant
who submits fingerprints as required by Department policy.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

186
2,557
2,743
26%

379
1,758
2,137
29%

363
2,086
2,449
24%

21%

43%

16%

8%

25%

15%

Number of incident investigations
Number of background/license investigations conducted
Total number of investigations
Percentage of incident investigations resulting in disciplinary
action
Percentage of total investigations resulting in disciplinary
action
Percentage of background/license investigations resulting in
disciplinary action

FY 2007

Types of Investigations
Offenses
False application
Disorderly conduct/assault
Human drug -testing
Animal drug testing
Kennel inspection
Whelping inspection
Vehicle inspection
License denial/ineligible
Information only
Total

Total

Referred

No Violation

306
15
68
33
87
104
45
4
7

301
15
33
33
1
0
0
4
0

5
0
35
0
86
104
45
0
7

669

387

282

Director’s Rulings
The Director may conduct hearings of appeals or Stewards’ referrals or may assign a case that
has been appealed or referred to the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings. The
Administrative Law Judge provides the Director findings of fact, conclusions of law and a
proposed order. The Director may accept or modify any decision proposed by the Judge. The
table below summarizes hearings and cases by the Director, the Office of Administrative
Hearings, and the Racing Commission.
Summary of Hearings and Orders

FY 2005

Director’s hearings
Administrative Law Judge hearings
Racing Commission hearings
Cases withdrawn/dismissed
Total number of hearings
Total number of Director’s orders**

217
1
2
2
220
293

FY 2006
916 *
10
7
2
933
1,093

* Includes 591 backlog hearings.
** Includes orders for action taken not requiring a hearing, i.e. stays, reinstatements, cases dismissed, etc.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
29

FY 2007
315
19
11
2
345
416

Racing Regulation
Drug/Alcohol Testing
The Department of Racing is authorized to require persons licensed to submit to testing when
there is reason to believe they may be under the influence of or unlawfully in possession of any
prohibited substance regulated by Title 13, Chapter 34, or has consumed alcohol in violation of
A.A.C. R19-2-112(8) or (10) or R19-2-311(9).
Testing Summary

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

41
11
4
27%
0
0
0%

50
13
7
26%
8
8
100%

68
31
2
51%
2
2
100%

Human Drug Tests
Positive Drug Tests
Licensee Refused to Test
Percent Positive
Breath/Alcohol Tests
Positive Breath/Alcohol Tests
Percent Positive

Equine & Canine Drug Testing
The Department contracts with independent laboratories for the analysis of equine urine and
blood samples and canine urine samples. This analysis is required to enforce the rules of
racing that prohibit animals from racing while under the influence of foreign substances.
Testing Summary
Equine Drug Testing
Number positive equine drug tests
Percent positive equine drug tests
Canine Drug Testing
Number positive canine tests
Percent positive canine tests
Totals
Total Positive tests
Percent Total positive tests

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

37
1.3%

48
1.8%

33
1.3%

5
.10%

0
.00%

0
.00%

42
0.53%

48
0.63%

33
0.44%

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
30

LICENSE BY CATEGORY
HORSES

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 AN
NNUAL REPORT
31

CATEGORY
1 YR CONCESSION
1 YR MUTUEL
1 YR PEACE OFFICER
3 YR COOLOUT
3 YR MUTUEL
3 YR PEACE OFFICER
APPRENTICE JOCKEY
ASSISTANT STARTER
ASSISTANT TRAINER
AUTH. AGENT-FULL
AUTH. AGENT-PARTIAL
BREED FARM/OTHER OP
COMBINATION OPER
DUPLICATE/NO FEE
EXERCISE RIDER
FACILITY MGR/AGENT
GROOM
INELIGIBLE
JOCKEY
JOCKEY AGENT
KENNEL-NEW
KENNEL NEW
KENNEL-RENEWAL
OCCUPATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL-BRDR
OFFICIAL
OTB
OUTRIDER
OWNER
OWNER-TRAINER
PADDOCK EMPLOYEE
PERMITTEE DIR/BD MBR
PLATER
PONY RIDER
RACING KENNEL
SECURITY
STABLE-NEW
STABLE-RENEWAL
TEMP. CLAIM
TEMP. OWNER
TEMP. STABLE
TRAINER
VENDOR-BUSINESS
VENDOR-EMPLOYEE
VETERINARIAN
VOIDS
LICENSES ISSUED
FINGERPRINTS TAKEN
LICENSING FEES
FINGERPRINT FEES
TOTAL FEES

TURF
PARADISE
0
0
0
0
115
0
3
1
8
2
121
0
0
2
57
0
222
8
36
7
0
0
269
0
10
31
2
623
70
0
0
10
31
0
26
48
14
21
10
4
63
5
11
2
0
1,832
966
$28,514
$27,937
$56,451

YAVAPAI
DOWNS
0
0
0
0
42
0
3
9
0
1
31
0
0
0
39
0
58
3
12
1
0
0
155
0
12
2
4
390
90
0
6
10
32
0
9
8
22
1
0
0
43
3
6
4
0
996
413
$29,530
$11,977
$41,507

COUNTY
FAIR
0
5
0
0
59
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
12
0
59
2
9
1
0
0
72
0
4
0
1
161
57
0
5
5
23
0
22
2
2
2
0
0
24
3
8
1
0
544
254
$12,710
$7,366
$20,076

GREYHOUNDS
RILLITO
PARK
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
26
0
1
0
0
0
24
0
3
0
0
36
3
0
0
0
4
0
8
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
118
79
$947
$2,286
$3,233

TOTAL
0
5
0
0
219
2
6
13
8
3
154
0
0
2
111
0
365
13
58
9
0
0
520
0
29
33
7
1,210
220
0
11
25
90
0
65
59
38
24
10
4
133
11
26
7
0
3,490
1,712
$71,701
$49,566
$121,267

PHOENIX
0
0
0
15
48
0
0
0
4
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
1
81
0
5
25
0
35
0
36
1
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
11
0
0
287
235
$3,265
$6,467
$9,732

TUCSON
0
0
0
17
55
0
0
0
8
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
26
0
8
9
0
24
0
67
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
236
139
$2,365
$4,031
$6,396

RBO

TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
$300
$0
$300

0
0
0
32
103
0
0
0
12
0
8
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
5
1
107
0
13
34
0
59
0
103
1
0
0
7
20
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
11
0
0
531
374
$5,930
$10,498
$16,428

GRAND
TOTAL
0
5
0
32
322
2
6
13
20
3
162
1
0
2
111
0
365
14
58
9
5
1
627
0
42
67
7
1,269
220
103
12
25
90
7
85
59
38
24
10
4
146
11
37
7
0
4,021
2,086
$77,631
$60,064
$137,695

Boxing Regulation
The Boxing Commission regulates and supervises all boxing events conducted in Arizona to
protect the participants in these events and to ensure compliance with the Boxing laws and
regulations. The events include traditional boxing, kickboxing, tough man contests, and mixed
martial arts.
In 1992, the Arizona Department of Racing assumed responsibility for the financial
administration of the Arizona State Boxing Commission. In this capacity, the Department
collects and deposits State receipts associated with boxing.
The Department collects a fee of four percent of the gross receipts after deduction of any
federal, state, and local taxes generated from boxing matches. In FY 2007, the Department
collected $24,731 in taxes generated from 19 boxing events in the State.
The State Boxing Commission issued 791 licenses, and the Department collected a total of
$11,595 in license fees from these applicants.
Additionally, the State Boxing Commission entered into intergovernmental agreements with two
Tribal organizations to supervise Boxing events conducted on Tribal land. The Arizona State
Boxing Commission receives an average of $3,000 per event subject to these agreements.
During FY 2007, the Boxing Commission regulated 11 of these events and collected $33,000 for
their regulation. All Boxing Commission revenues are deposited into the General Fund.
Sanctioned Events
The Boxing Commission ensures that all events under Commission jurisdiction held in the
State are sanctioned by the Arizona State Boxing Commission and that all participants are duly
licensed. The Commission was authorized to approve up to 30 events in FY 2007.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

100%
40
200

100%
35
280

100%
30
240

Percent of bouts without serious injury to contestants
Number of events sanctioned
Number of bouts
Licensing

The Boxing Commission issues licenses to participate in Boxing to those who are qualified and
eligible. Licenses are denied for those who are undesirable or statutorily prohibited from
participating.
FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

651
98%

792
99%

791
99%

Revenue Summary
Taxes
License Fees
Fines
Other (Tribal Agreements)

$62,822
10,080
1,700
21,000

$39,948
10,980
1,400
24,000

$24,731
11,595
1,200
33,000

Total Revenue Collected

$95,602

$76,328

$67,526

Performance Measures
Number of licenses issued
Percent of licenses issued for all applications

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
32

Boxing Regulation

Investigations
The Boxing Commission investigates all allegations of statutory and rule violations that may
harm the athlete or the public.
Performance Measures

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

6
33%

13
98%

8
99%

Number of investigations conducted
Percent of investigations resulting in disciplinary action

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
33

Financial Issues

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT

Department Of Racing Budget
The Department of Racing’s expenditures for the last three fiscal years, the appropriated funds
for FY 2008 and FY 2009, including a summary of full-time and seasonal positions are included
below.
Additional funds are necessary to enable the Department to provide the services required to
regulate and support the racing industry in Arizona. Several administrative changes and
modernization of the Department’s rules, policies, and procedures have been implemented or
are being developed to allow the Department to provide better services to its customers, but
appropriate regulation to maintain the integrity of the racing industry requires additional
resources.
The total Department of Racing budget for FY 2007 was $3,095,700. This represents an
increase of $143,900, or 4.9%, from the prior budget period, mainly because of general salary
adjustments. It was necessary to reduce the County Fair Racing fund and the Administration
fund appropriations to the respective revenue caps to reflect the correct amount of funds
available. Nearly 88.9% of the Department’s FY 2007 budget was appropriated from the State
General Fund.
OPERATING BUDGET

Full Time Equivalent Positions (FTE)

Actual Exp

Actual Exp

Actual Exp

Appropriation

Appropriation

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2008

FY 2009

46.5

46.5

46.5

46.5

46.5

Full Time

33.0

33.0

33.0

33.0

33.0

Seasonal

13.5

13.5

13.5

13.5

13.5

Personal Services

$1,686,092

$1,768,713

$1,829,900

$1,949,700

$1,899,800

Employee Related Expenses (ERE)

498,555

471,583

580,700

596,600

563,700

Professional & Outside Services

330,557

239,900

231,200

271,700

271,700

Travel - In State

165,147

156,863

185,400

115,500

115,500

Travel - Out of State
Other Operating
Equipment
AGENCY TOTAL

3,851

5,424

8,300

4,100

4,100

246,096

292,896

297,300

414,500

394,100

92,606

16,421

9,400

16,000

16,000

$2,942,900

$2,951,800

$3,093,600

$3,368,100

$3,264,900

$2,504,796

$2,606,800

$2,749,100

$2,851,100

$2,750,700

360,969

300,000

299,700

450,000

450,000

77,135

45,000

44,800

67,000

67,000

438,104
$2,942,900

345,000
$2,951,800

344,500
$3,093,600

517,000
$3,368,100

517,000
$3,264,900

FUND SOURCES
General Fund
Other Appropriated Funds
County Fair Racing Fund
Administration of Betterment
& Breeders' Awards Fund
SUBTOTAL
AGENCY TOTAL

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
34

Department Budget
3,368,100

3,400,000
3,264,900

3,300,000
3,200,000

3,095,700

3,100,000
2,951,800

3,000,000

2,942,900

2,900,000
2,800,000
2,700,000
FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2008

FY 2009

Department Of Racing Revenues
The Department of Racing collects pari-mutuel taxes, license fees and fines that are deposited
into eight separate funds, the State General Fund and the Greyhound and Retired Race Horse
Adoption Fund. Pari-mutuel taxes and license fees collected are deposited into eight separate
funds as described below. Fines are deposited directly into the State General Fund, license fees
collected from dog breeders and racing kennels are deposited into the Greyhound Adoption
fund and revenues collected from the 5% Retired Race Horse surcharge added to each horse
racing-related fine are deposited into the Retired Race Horse Adoption fund. See tables and
charts on page 37.

Distribution of Revenues to the Eight Separate Funds
and Maximum Dollars Allowed
Fund

Distribution

Annual Maximum

County Fairs Livestock & Agriculture Promotion
County Fairs Racing Betterment
Breeders' Award
Exposition and State Fair
County Fair Racing
Stallion Award
Administration of Betterment & Breeders Awards
Agricultural Consulting and Training

33%
22%
22%
11%
9%
1%
1%
1%

$1,800,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
400,000
450,000
60,000
67,000
N/A

Total Maximum Funding Allowed

100%

$5,177,000

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
35

Revenues from pari-mutuel taxes decreased in FY 2007. They decreased 18.3% or $96,359
when compared to FY 2006. Several tax breaks have been provided to the racing industry since
1995. The tax breaks listed below contribute, in part, to the reduction in pari-mutuel tax
revenues experienced from the racing industry when compared to revenues received a few
years ago.
•
•
•
•

Tax reductions for greyhound tracks.
Exemption from State tax on dollars wagered on simulcast.
Hardship tax credit for tracks, which have suffered a decline in business.
Capital improvement program tax reduction.

Additional funds are derived from the Arizona Department of Revenue transfer of unclaimed
property funds to the Department of Racing. During FY 2007, the transfer was for $14.9 million.
These dollars are distributed among the eight separate funds and enables the Department of
Racing to reach the statutorily authorized levels for each fund. The dollars remaining are
deposited into the General Fund, which received $9.9 million in FY 2007, from the Department
of Racing’s portion of unclaimed property dollars.
As the pari-mutuel tax revenues decline, the contributions from the unclaimed property fund to
each of the eight funds increase. This in turn, reduces the funds available for the State’s
General Fund. Therefore, the unclaimed property funds become increasingly more important to
the continuation of the programs supported by these eight funds and the State’s General Fund.
See tables and charts on page 38.
The seven funds summarized on page 39 are the funds administered by the Department of
Racing for various programs. The County Fairs Livestock & Agriculture Promotion Fund, the
Exposition and State Fair Fund, and the Agricultural Consulting and Training Fund are
administered by other State programs, as described below.
•

County Fairs Livestock & Agriculture Promotion Fund …………………Governor’s Office

•

Exposition and State Fair Fund ………………………..Arizona Exposition and State Fair

•

Agricultural Consulting and Training Fund ……………Arizona Department of Agriculture

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
36

Distribution of Department of Racing Revenues
General Fund
Breeders' Award
County Fairs Racing Betterment
Agriculture Promotion
Exposition and State Fair
County Fair Racing
Administration of Betterment and
Breeders' Award
Stallion Award
Agricultural Consulting/Training
Horse Adoption
Greyhound Adoption
Total Distribution

FY 2003
$3,657,354
800,000
800,000
1,200,000
400,000
300,000

FY 2004
$4,640,891
800,000
800,000
1,200,000
400,000
300,000

FY 2005
$5,807,008
800,000
800,000
1,200,000
400,000
300,000

FY 2006
$6,485,360
800,000
800,000
1,200,000
400,000
300,000

FY 2007
$10,177,419
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,800,000
400,000
450,000

45,000
40,000
72,508
N/A
75
$7,314,937

45,000
40,000
82,006
N/A
150
$8,308,047

45,000
40,000
94,480
1,186
2,825
$9,490,499

45,000
40,000
100,800
1,800
300
$10,173,260

67,000
60,000
154,034
3,200
200
$15,511,853

Distribution of Department of Racing Revenues
FY 2007

General Fund
63.7%

Agricultural Consulting/Training Fund
1.0%

Breeders' Award Fund
7.9%

Greyhound Adoption Fund
0.0%
Horse Adoption
0.0%

County Fairs Racing Betterment Fund
7.9%

Stallion Award Fund
0.4%
Agriculture Promotion Fund
11.8%
Administration of Betterment &
Breeders' Awards Fund
0.4%

County Fair Racing Fund
2.9%

Exposition and State Fair Fund
3.9%

Total Department Revenues by Fiscal Year

General Fund Revenues by Fiscal Year

$15,511,853

$16,000,000

$12,000,000

$14,000,000

$10,000,000

$12,000,000

$10,173,260

$6,485,360

$8,000,000

$9,490,499
$8,308,047

$10,000,000
$8,000,000

$10,177,419

$5,807,008

$7,314,937

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$4,640,891
$3,657,354

$4,000,000

$4,000,000
$2,000,000

$2,000,000
$0

$0
FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

FY 2003

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
37

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

Department of Racing Revenues by Category
FY 2003
State Unclaimed Property
Pari-Mutuel Tax
License Fees
Fines
Boxing Tax
Other
Total

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

FY 2007

$6,527,513
628,564
111,750
50,748
21,531
(25,169)

$7,530,279
565,191
130,900
50,748
21,929
9,000

$8,706,424
483,901
193,974
58,073
29,116
19,011

$9,453,500
527,860
74,500
49,000
39,900
28,500

$14,899,237
431,437
82,856
45,870
24,730
27,723

$7,314,937

$8,308,047

$9,490,499

$10,173,260

$15,511,853

Department of Racing Revenues by Category
FY 2007
State Unclaimed Property
92.9%

Pari-Mutuel Tax
5.2%
Other
0.3%

State Unclaimed Property
Transfers by Fiscal Year

Pari-Mutuel Tax Revenue
by Fiscal Year

$700,000

$14,899,237

$16,000,000

$628,564
$565,191

$600,000

License Fees
0.7%

Fines
0.5%

Boxing Tax
0.4%

$14,000,000
$527,860
$483,901

$12,000,000

$500,000

$9,453,500

$431,437
$8,706,424

$10,000,000
$7,530,279

$400,000
$8,000,000
$300,000

$6,527,513

$6,000,000

$200,000

$4,000,000

$100,000

$2,000,000
$0

$0
2003

2004

2005

2006

2003

2007

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
38

2004

2005

2006

2007

FY 2007 Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Funds
DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS

FY 2006

FY 2007

County Fair Racing (RCA2170 / A.R.S. 5-113) APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: Receives 9% of revenue derived from pari-mutuel
receipts, license fees, and unclaimed property (maximum of $450,000).
Purpose of Fund: For the administration of county fair racing.
FUNDS SPENT

$299,875

$299,700

Administration of County Fair Racing & Breeders Awards Fund
(RCA2018 / A.R.S. 5-113) APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: Receives 1% of revenue derived from pari-mutuel
receipts, license fees, and unclaimed property (maximum of $67,000).
Purpose of Fund: To administer the Arizona County Fairs Racing
Betterment program, the Arizona Breeders' Award program, the Arizona
Stallion Awards program, and the Retired Greyhound and Racehorse
Adoption program.
FUNDS SPENT

$44,996

$44,800

Arizona Breeders Awards (RCA2206 / A.R.S. 5-113) NON-APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: Receives 22% of revenue derived from pari-mutuel
receipts, license fees, and unclaimed property (maximum of $1.2 million).
Purpose of Fund: To encourage the breeding industry in Arizona by
awarding breeders of winning racehorses and greyhounds in this state.
FUNDS SPENT

$808,389

$983,700

County Fair Racing Betterment (RCA2207 / A.R.S. 5-113) NON-APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: Receives 22% of revenue derived from pari-mutuel
receipts, license fees, and unclaimed property (maximum of $1.2 million).
Purpose of Fund: To promote county fair racing by providing a grant to
each eligible county fair association that conducts a racing meeting.
FUNDS SPENT

$826,561

$1,113,400

Greyhound Adoption (RCA2015 / A.R.S. 5-113) NON-APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: License fees collected from dog breeders, racing
kennels, and other operations where greyhounds are raised for dog racing.
Purpose of Fund: To provide grants to non-profit organizations to promote the
adoption of retired racing greyhounds as domestic pets.
FUNDS SPENT

$1,534

$0

Retired Racehorse Adoption (RCA2015 / A.R.S. 5-113) NON-APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: A 5% Retired Race Horse Surcharge is levied against
each horse racing-related fine
Purpose of Fund: To provide grants to non-profit organizations to promote the
adoption of retired racehorses.
FUNDS SPENT

$2,500

$1,890

$37,374

$43,100

Stallion Awards (RCA2315 / A.R.S. 5-113) NON-APPROPRIATED
Source of Revenue: Receives 1% of revenue derived from pari-mutuel
receipts, license fees, and unclaimed property (maximum of $60,000).
Purpose of Fund: To encourage the breeding industry in Arizona by
awarding owners or lessees of stallion horses in this state.
FUNDS SPENT

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
39

Department of Racing Pari-Mutuel Tax
and Hardship Tax Credit Projections
The revenue projections developed by the Department of Racing and included in the tables below
are based on historical levels and industry trends and assume the continued operation of each of
Arizona’s commercial race tracks. These tables indicate anticipated State pari-mutuel taxes from
dollars wagered over the next three fiscal years. The tables also provide actual and estimated
amounts for the Hardship Tax Credit during the next three fiscal years.
FY 2009 Estimated Pari-Mutuel Tax and Hardship Tax Credit

TRACK

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

TAX DUE

ESTIMATED

BASE

BASE YEAR

FY 2008 AMOUNT

FY 2008 %

PARI-MUTUEL

BASED ON

FY 2009

YEAR

AMOUNT

WAGERED

DECREASE

TAX DUE

CARRYOVER

FY 2009

FROM FY 2008 TAX CREDIT WITH

% DECREASE HARDSHIP CREDIT

HARDSHIP TAX

FY 2008

CREDIT

CARRYOVER

HORSE TRACKS:
Fort Tuthill Downs

FY 1994

$798,671

$0

-100.00%

$0

$0

$0

$7,320

$7,320

Rillito Park

FY 1990

3,887,981

0

-100.00%

0

0

0

219,826

219,826

Turf Paradise

FY 1994 101,467,993

Yavapai Downs

FY 1994

131,539,593

29.64%

540,218

0

0

0

0

17,490,826

36,331,261

107.72%

116,191

0

0

0

0

FY 1990 $12,262,396

$4,523,398

-63.11%

$0

$0

$0

$360,850

$360,850

52,818,827

-44.80%

1,971,582

883,260

2,649,781

2,391,189

5,040,970

21,976,171

-42.34%

328,818

139,206

417,619

2,111,648

2,529,267

GREYHOUND TRACKS:
Apache Greyhound Park

Phoenix Greyhound Park FY 1990

Tucson Greyhound Park

49,391,582

FY 1994

46,293,967

FY 1990

38,110,346

FY 2010 Estimated Pari-Mutuel Tax and Hardship Tax Credit

TRACK

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

TAX DUE

ESTIMATED

BASE

BASE YEAR

FY 2009 AMOUNT

FY 2009 %

PARI-MUTUEL

BASED ON

FY 2010

YEAR

AMOUNT

WAGERED

DECREASE

TAX DUE

CARRYOVER

FY 2010

FROM FY 2009 TAX CREDIT WITH

% DECREASE HARDSHIP CREDIT

HARDSHIP TAX

FY 2009

CREDIT

CARRYOVER

HORSE TRACKS:
Fort Tuthill Downs

FY 1994

$798,671

$0

-100.00%

$0

$0

$0

$7,320

$7,320

Rillito Park

FY 1990

3,887,981

0

-100.00%

0

0

0

219,826

219,826

Turf Paradise

FY 1994 101,467,993

Yavapai Downs

FY 1994

134,828,083

32.88%

553,724

0

0

0

0

17,490,826

38,147,824

118.10%

122,000

0

0

0

0

FY 1990 $12,262,396

$4,636,483

-62.19%

$0

$0

$0

$360,850

$360,850

51,762,450

-45.90%

1,935,150

886,926

2,660,778

3,108,820

5,769,598

22,525,575

-40.89%

337,038

137,828

413,483

2,192,229

2,605,712

GREYHOUND TRACKS:
Apache Greyhound Park

Phoenix Greyhound Park FY 1990

Tucson Greyhound Park

49,391,582

FY 1994

46,293,967

FY 1990

38,110,346

FY 2011 Estimated Pari-Mutuel Tax and Hardship Tax Credit

TRACK

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED

TAX DUE

ESTIMATED

BASE

BASE YEAR

FY 2010 AMOUNT

FY 2010 %

PARI-MUTUEL

BASED ON

FY 2011

YEAR

AMOUNT

WAGERED

DECREASE

TAX DUE

CARRYOVER

FY 2011

FROM FY 2010 TAX CREDIT WITH

% DECREASE HARDSHIP CREDIT

HARDSHIP TAX

FY 2010

CREDIT

CARRYOVER

HORSE TRACKS:
Fort Tuthill Downs

FY 1994

$798,671

$0

-100.00%

$0

$0

$0

$7,320

$7,320

Rillito Park

FY 1990

3,887,981

0

-100.00%

0

0

0

219,826

219,826

Turf Paradise

FY 1994 101,467,993

Yavapai Downs

FY 1994

138,198,785

36.20%

567,567

0

0

0

0

17,490,826

40,055,215

129.01%

128,100

0

0

0

0

FY 1990 $12,262,396

$4,752,395

-61.24%

$0

$0

$0

$360,850

$360,850

50,727,201

-46.99%

1,893,507

889,674

2,669,022

3,876,091

6,545,113

23,088,715

-39.42%

345,464

136,169

408,506

2,260,248

2,668,754

GREYHOUND TRACKS:
Apache Greyhound Park

Phoenix Greyhound Park FY 1990

Tucson Greyhound Park

49,391,582

FY 1994

46,293,967

FY 1990

38,110,346

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
40

Hardship Tax Credit
The Department of Racing determines the amount, if any, of a Hardship Tax Credit available to
the commercial horse and greyhound permittees. This credit supports the pari-mutuel industry
by responding to the reduction in wagering that has occurred and offsetting the tax due the
State.
Determination of the FY 2008 Hardship Tax Credit
Based on the FY 2007 Dollars Wagered

FY 2007

TRACK

FY 2007

FY 2007

TAX DUE

FY 2008

BASE

BASE YEAR

AMOUNT

%

PARI-MUTUEL

BASED ON

HARDSHIP

YEAR

AMOUNT

WAGERED

DECREASE

TAX DUE

% DECREASE

TAX CREDIT

CARRYOVER

FY 2008

FROM FY 2007 TAX CREDIT WITH
HARDSHIP TAX

FY 2007

CREDIT

CARRYOVER

HORSE TRACKS:
Fort Tuthill Downs

FY 1994

$798,671

$0

-100.00%

$0

$0

$0

$7,320

$7,320

Rillito Park

FY 1990

3,887,981

0

-100.00%

0

0

0

165,088

219,826

Turf Paradise

FY 1994

26.47%

527,042

0

0

0

0

Yavapai Downs

FY 1994

17,490,826

97.82%

110,658

0

0

0

0

$0

101,467,993 128,331,310
34,601,201

GREYHOUND TRACKS:
Apache Greyhound Park

FY 1990

$12,262,396

$4,413,071

-64.01%

$0

Phoenix Greyhound Park FY 1990

49,391,582

55,598,765

-41.89%

2,075,349

FY 1994

46,293,967

FY 1990

38,110,346

21,440,167

-43.74%

320,798

Tucson Greyhound Park

$0

$360,850

$360,850

869,453 2,608,358

1,815,059

4,423,417

140,323

2,011,477

2,432,446

420,969

Department of Racing Pari-Mutuel Tax Revenue - FY 2007

TRACK

ALLOWABLE

FY 2007

FY 2007

HARDSHIP CREDITS

HANDLE

PARI-MUTUEL
TAX DUE

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0
431,437

IN FY 2007

FY 2007 CAPITAL

FY 2007

FY2007

FY 2007

FY 2007

IMPROVEMENT

HARDSHIP

COUNTY FAIR

CHARITY

PARI-MUTUEL TAX

WITHHOLDINGS

TAX CREDIT

CREDITS

DAYS

REVENUE

HORSE TRACKS:
Rillito Park

$219,826

$0

$0

Turf Paradise

0

128,331,310

527,042

0

0

82,862

12,743

Yavapai Downs

0

34,601,201

110,658

100,917

0

9,741

0

0

$219,826 $162,932,511 $637,700

$100,917

$0

$92,603

$12,743

$431,437

Subtotal Horse Tracks
GREYHOUND TRACKS:
Apache Greyhound Park

$360,850

$4,413,071

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Phoenix Greyhound Park

3,847,287

55,598,765

2,075,349

0

2,032,228

0

43,121

0

Tucson Greyhound Park

2,332,275

21,440,167

320,798

0

320,798

0

0

0

Subtotal Greyhound Tracks

$6,540,412

$81,452,003 $2,396,147

$0

$2,453,197

$0

$43,121

$0

GRAND TOTAL

$6,760,238 $234,384,514 $3,033,847

$100,917

$2,453,197

$92,603

$55,864

$431,437

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
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Track Capital Improvements
The Department was authorized by statute to encourage the improvement of racing facilities by
reducing the pari-mutuel tax due the State. The percentages paid the State by the permittee
was reduced by 1% of the total amount wagered in counties with a population over 500,000 and
27% in all other counties. This program continues to benefit the racing industry and the public
by supporting completed capital improvement projects, which should result in increased revenue
from pari-mutuel wagering.
Prior approval of the Racing Commission for the capital improvement proposed was required to
qualify for the reduction. This provision expired on June 30, 1992 for counties with populations
of 500,000 or more and on June 30, 1999 for counties with populations of less than 500,000
according to the previous United States decennial census. The capital improvement dollars for
projects approved before the expiration date may continue to be deducted from the pari-mutuel
tax due until exhausted. The following table show dollars deducted by all racetracks during
FY 2007. The only racetrack which has not exhausted the dollars approved is Yavapai Downs.

Permittee

Prescott Downs
(Yavapai Downs)

Other Permittees

Project Description

Grandstand & Clubhouse
Structure, etc.

Improvement Dollars Cumulative
Dollars
Deducted
Dollars
Approved
FY 2007 Deducted

$52,196,636 $100,917
$0

$0

$576,317

$51,620,319

$0

$0

This table excludes permittees that have used all approved capital improvements dollars.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING
FY 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
42

Remaining
Dollars
Approved