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Downturn fails to affect racecourse figures
Attendance levels at racecourses across the UK remained stable during 2009 despite the challenging economic climate, according to new figures published by the Racecourse Association (RCA).
The total number of people attending horse racing events during the 12-month period increased by 2,000 to 5,718,729 when compared with the previous year, although the average daily attendance decreased by 0.22 per cent. RCA chief executive Stephen Atkin said: "The figures would have been even better but for December suffering abandonments during the cold snap, which has continued to make January a very testing time for courses.
"However, the all-weather tracks have done a magnificent job to keep the show on the road and hopefully things will be back to normal soon to build on last year's success."
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