Public Document No. 155

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Twenty-Seventh Annual Report

of the State Racing Commission

fo r the

Year Ending December 31, 1961

1010 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON

P u blica tion of t h i s D o c u m e n t A pprov ed by A lfred C. H o l l a n d , St a te P u r c h a s in g A g en t 600-5-62-933218 Estimated Cost Per Copy: $.75 AUG 30 1982 âhr (Cmniiunuiicaltl) of fUaoHadfUBfita fate housIW&TY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT ÎAASS. OFFICIÉ af the MASSACHUSETTS STATE RACING COMMISSION

December 30th, 1961. To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives: Pursuant to the provisions of section forty-eight of chapter six of the General Laws, the State Racing Commission respectfully submits its Twenty-seventh Annual Report for the year ending December 31st, 1961.

COMMISSION The Commission during the past year consisted of: Leo J. Madden of Wellesley, Chairman. Appointed a member of the Com­ mission by Governor John A. Volpe on January 25th, 1961 to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of Edmund J. Burke of West Roxbury. Confirmed by the Executive Council and sworn in on Thursday, February 9th, 1961. Designated as Chairman by Governor John A. Volpe on Thurs­ day, February 9th, 1961. Term expires on January 31st, 1964. Morris H. Leff of Longmeadow. Chairman from January 1st, 1961 to Febru­ ary 8th, 1961. Term expires on January 31st, 1963. Thomas J. Fleming of Fall River. Term expires on January 31st, 1962. Edmund J. Burke of West Roxbury. Term expired on January 31st, 1961.

M eetings and H earings During the year of 1961 the Commission held thirty-seven (37) executive meetings at its office in Boston. The Commission held twelve (12) public hearings on applications for licenses to conduct horse and dog racing meetings. These hearings were held in Boston, Revere, Raynham, Dighton, Foxboro and Hancock. The Commission considered and approved the following rulings: Thirty-three (33) rulings of the Stewards of the Suffolk Downs meeting (Running Horse Racing). Fifteen (15) rulings of the Judges of the Bay State Raceway, Foxboro. Nine (9) rulings of the Judges of the Suffolk Downs Meeting (Harness Horse Racing) . Eight (8) rulings of the Stewards at Berkshire Downs, Hancock (Running Horse Placing) . Five (5) ltilings of the Judges of the Revere Racing Association, Inc., Wonderland Park, Revere. Four (4) rulings of the Judges of the Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. Raynham Park, Rayriham. Eight (8) rulings of the Judges of the Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. Taunton Dog Track, Dighton. Three (3) rulings of the Stewards at the Brockton Fair. One (1) ruling of the Stewards of the Marshfield Fair. Three (3) rulings of the Stewards of the Weymouth Fair. One (1) ruling of the Stewards of the Northampton Fair. P.D. 155 M f / nj 3

After consideration, the Commission1 ^ ft extended 1 the suspensions imposed by the various racing officials in ten (10) cases. From the decisions of the officials of the various racing meetings four (4) appeals were filed with the Commission. Hearings were granted and held on each appeal. Decisions were rendered by the Commission on all appeals after the hearings had been held.

Legislative Committees The members of the Commission appeared before various committees of the Legislature on matters pertaining to racing. The Commission has endeavored at all times to cooperate in every way with the members of the various committees of the Legislature, special commissions established by the Legislature and other State Departments. The Commission has furnished the various committees and all other interested parties with all information requested.

R ules of R acing The Commission amended the Rules of Horse Racing after a public hearing held on March 10th, 1961, as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 681 of the Acts of 1954). The Commission amended the Rules of Dog Racing after a public hearing held on March 10th, 1961, as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 681 of the Acts of 1954). The Commission amended the Rules of Harness Horse Racing after a public hearing held on March 10th, 1961, as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 681 of the Acts of 1954).

Saliva and U rine T ests The Commission continued the program established in 1946 of analyzing the saliva and urine from every winning horse and any other horse designated by racing or Commission officials. Each such horse is under the surveillance of a State Police Officer and a Commission inspector from the moment the race is over untd the specimens of the saliva and urine are obtained for analysis bv the state police chemist. The samples obtained are forwarded immediately by the State Police to the racing laboratory maintained by the Department of Public Safety at 1010 Com­ monwealth Avenue, Boston, for analysis. This system has met with the approval of horsemen by reason of the pro­ tection of the samples against tampering before analysis. At dog racing meetings held during the year of the 1961 urine samples were obtained from winning greyhounds and such other greyhounds as may have been designated by racing or Commission officials. These samples were also analyzed at the racing laboratory of the Department of Public Safety 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. During the year of 1961 there were 5,413 saliva and urine samples taken and analyzed. 1 hese samples were divided as follows: Saliva Urine Thoroughbred Horse ...... 1,124 979 Standard Bred Horse (Harness) .... 912 471 Greyhounds ...... — 1,927 2,036 3,377 Of the samples analyzed one was reported positive at a runni ng horse meeting. I his case was investigated by the Commission and after a hearing the purse in the race was ordered forfeited and redistributed on the order of 4 P.D. 155 the Commission. The owner-trainer was exonerated of all blame in connec­ tion with the case and was ordered reinstated to good standing.

U npaid Pari-Mutuel T ickets During die year of 1961 the sum of $68,524.30 was received from the several racing associations, being the entire remaining sum of pari-mutuel tickets issued during the year of 1959 and which were valid for payment but not claimed for redemption before January 1st, 1961. An audit is being conducted of the books of the various associations con­ cerning the dollar value of pari-mutuel tickets issued during the year of 1960 which were valid for payment but not claimed for redemption before January 1st, 1962. Although this audit is not complete it now appears that the following approximate amounts will be received: Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $31,319.40 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 4,685.90 Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 20,214.50 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc...... 6,217.00 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 5,268.70 Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Associa­ tion, Inc...... 9,128.10 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society ...... 537.80 Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society ...... 633.00 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 611.20 Essex Agricultural Society ...... 1,024.60 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society 2,122.80 The Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 3,292.20 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 753.30 Middleborough Agricultural Society ...... 882.50 $86,691.00 There may be a variance from the above total inasmuch as the Commission Accountants are now checking die records of each Association to ascertain whether the amount reported above is correct and that each association has in its files cancelled checks and cashed tickets that will reconcile its reported total with the amount shown on its pari-mutuel records on the closing day of each meeting. L icenses and R egistrations In accordance with Section nine-A of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws, and to aid the Commission in the enforcement of its rulings; owners, trainers, jockeys, agents and stable employees at the horse tracks; owners, trainers and agents at the dog tracks and owners, trainers, drivers, agents and stable em­ ployees at the harness tracks were all licensed. Colors, assumed names, partner­ ships, etc. were registered with the Commission. Through this system a definite record of all persons directly involved in racing is available to the Commission at all times. During the year 1961 the sum of $29,318.00 was realized from all licenses and registrations. The Com­ mission has found this system a most effective aid to its supervision.

R evenue During the calendar year of 1961 the gross revenue to the Commonwealth from licensed pari-mutuel racing amounted to $14,470,966.48 compared with $13,720,914.51 for the year of 1960. The number of day's of racing in 1961 by all licensees combined was four hundred and twenty-seven (427) compared with four hundred and twenty- four (424) in 1960. Wagering in the Commonwealth at horse and dog racing meetings amounted to $184,716,320.00 compared with $173,534,581.00 in I960. P.D. 155 5

Agricultural P urpose Fund During the calendar year of 1961 the total receipts paid into the Agricul­ tural Purpose Fund by iicensees conducting meetings in connection with State or County fairs amounted to $394,981.19. This amount compares with: 1960 $358,667.22 1959 313,291.01 1958 ...... 271,034.18 1957 255,719.18 1956 184,671.18 1955 141,764.35 1954 103,263.21 1953 125,181.63 1952 .'...... 110.214.81 1951 91,799.83 The receipts paid into this Fund by the licensees conducting racing meet­ ings in connection with State or County fairs consists only of such payments as are made under the provisions of Section 5, Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. (3t/2% of total handle over $65,000.00 daily and one-half of the breakage.)

N ational Association of State R acing Commissioners The Commission continued its membership in the National Association of State Racing Commissioners. This organization comprises the members of the Racing Commissions of twenty-six (26) States where racing is legalized as well as the supervising authorities of Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Association acts as a clearing house for changes in rules; statistical information; rulings of other Commissions and rulings of racing officials throughout the countries of North America. A regular and timely bulletin service is maintained from the office of the Secretary at Lexington, Kentucky. These bulletins contain the current rulings of all tracks and Commissions and are of vital importance in maintaining cor­ rect records of all persons connected with racing and the reciprocal enforce­ ment of rulings of other States. The Annual Convention of the National Association of State Racing Com­ missioners was held at Toronto, Ontario, Canada from June 7th to June 10th, 1961. The Massachusetts State Racing Commission was represented at this con­ vention by Chairman Leo J. Madden; Commissioner Morris H. Leff and Sec­ retary Lawrence J. Lane. The members of the Commission have taken an active part in the National Association of State Racing Commissioners with Chairman Leo ). Madden serving as Chairman of the International Relations Committee; Commissioner Morris H. Leff serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee; and Secretary Lawrence J. Lane serving as Chairman of the Committee on Licensing and Administration. N ew Legislation During the Legislative session of 1961 the following changes were made in the racing law (Chapter 128-A of the General Laws): Chapter 1—Acts of 1961—“An Act prohibiting the issuance of licenses to hold racing meetings at which the pari-mutuel system of wagering is permitted at certain locations within two miles of churches, schools or housing develop­ ments.” Chapter 137—Acts of 1961—“An Act continuing during the years nineteen hundred and sixty-one and nineteen hundred and sixty-two the temporary tax on amounts wagered on horse and dog racing meetings conducted under the pari-mutuel system of wagering.” The temporary tax of 2% provided for by Chapter 137, Acts of 1961 amounted to $3,694,326.40 during the calendar year of 1961. 6 IM ) . 155

A cknowledgments The Commission acknowledges with grateful appreciation the cooperation and courteous assistance of: The Honorable Edward J. McCormack, Jr., Attorney General of the Com­ monwealth of Massachusetts; Assistant Attorney General Joseph T. Doyle and Assistant Attorney General Leo Sontag, assigned by the Attorney General to the Massachusetts State Racing Commission. Commissioner Frank S. Giles of the Department of Public Safety of the Com­ monwealth of Massachusetts and the men of the Uniformed and Detective Branches of the Massachusetts State Police who were assigned to the various tracks under the supervision of the Commission. John J. McHugh, State Police Chemist, assigned to the Racing Division of the State Police Laboratory. The Thoroughbred Racing and Protective Bureau, Inc. through its President, Spencer J. Drayton and its agent in charge in New England Vincent L. Murphy. The United States Trotting Association, through its Executive Vice President, Don R. Millar. The American Greyhound Track Operators Association through its President Joseph M. Linsey and its Secretary Frank Winchell. The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association through its National President, Irving I. Gushen and the New England Division President, Max White. Effect of H urricane Esther On Thursday, September 21st, 1961, the Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. were forced to cancel the racing program due to the effects of Hurricane Esther. Inasmuch as this Association had been licensed to conduct dog racing to and including October Slst, 1961—this being the last day of dog racing permitted by Chapter 128-A of the General Laws, Section 3, paragraph (e) the cancelled day of September 21st, 1961 was not made up—and the Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. in their combined meetings for 1961 conducted forty-nine (49) nights of racing, although the Commission had granted licenses for a total of fifty (50) nights to this Association.

Effect of Snow Storm—Suffolk D owns On Monday, November 20th, 1961, the Eastern Racing Association, Inc. were forced to cancel the harness racing program after the second race had been completed because of a driving snow storm which obscured the visibility, made the track very slippery and created dangerous condition for both the horses and drivers. After investigation the Commission found that it was impossible and impracticable to conduct the remainder of the racing program on Monday, November 20th, 1961 at Suffolk Downs. Upon request of the Eastern Racing Association, Inc. the Commission granted a make-up day of November 30th, 1961 to this Association in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws, Section 4, second paragraph, as most recently amended by Chapter 521 of the Acts of 1949.

A pplications R eceived and A ction T aken The following is a list of applications for racing meetings received by the Commission for the year of 1961 and the action taken by the Commission on each application.

R unning H orse R acing Meetings Eastern Racing Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct running horse racing meeting at Suffolk Downs, East Boston and Revere, Suffolk County, received on January 5th, 1961. Public Hearings held on January 17th, 1961 at the State House, Boston and on January 17th, 1961 at Revere P.D. 155 7

City Hall, Revere. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for running horse racing meeting from April 17th to July 1st, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of sixty-six (66) racing days. License issued on March 16th, 1961. Eastern Racing Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct running horse racing meeting at Suffolk Downs, East Boston and Revere, Suffolk County, received on January 5th, 1961. Public hearings held on January 17th, 1961 at the State House, Boston and on January 17th, 1961 at Revere City Hall, Revere. Application dismissed without prejudice on January 30th, 1961 inasmuch as licenses for ninety (90) days of running horse racing permitted by Chapter 128-A of the General Laws, Section 3 (par. f) had been granted for the year of 1961. Hancock Raceway, Inc. Application for license to conduct running horse racing meeting at Berkshire Downs, Hancock, Berkshire County, received on January 4th, 1961. Public hearing held on January 23rd, 1961 at the Central School, Hancock. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for running horse racing meeting from September 18th to October 14th, 1961, both dates in­ clusive, a total of twenty-four (24) racing days. License issued on August 31st, 1961. H arness H orse R acing M eetings Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a harness horse racing meeting at Bay State Raceway, Foxboro, Norfolk County, received on January 5th, 1961. Public hearing held at the Central Fire Station, Foxboro, on January 18th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for harness horse racing meeting from June 22nd, 1961 to August 26th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of fifty-seven (57) racing days. License issued on May 19th, 1961. Eastern Racing Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a harness horse racing meeting at Suffolk Downs, East Boston and Revere, Suffolk County, received on January 5th, 1961. Public hearings held at the State House, Boston, on January 17th, 1961 and at Revere City Hall, Revere, on January 17th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for harness horse racing meeting from October 23rd, 1961 to November 29th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of thirty-three (33) racing days. License issued on May 19th, 1961. Eastern Racing Association, Inc. Supplementary application for license to conduct a harness horse racing meeting at Suffolk Downs, East Boston and Revere, Suffolk County for one (1) day to make up for the day of No­ vember 20th, 1961 on which day racing was cancelled after the second race, received on November 21st, 1961. The Commission found that it was impos­ sible and impracticable for Eastern Racing Association, Inc. to complete the racing program of November 20th, 1961 after the second race because of inclement weather and through no fault of the licensee. License granted on November 24th, 1961 for a make-up day of November 30th, 1961. License issued on November 24th, 1961.

D og R acing Meetings Revere Racing Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a dog racing meeting at Wonderland Park, Revere, Suffolk County, received on December 20th, 1960. Public hearing held at Revere City Hall, Revere on January 17th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from May 10th, 1961 to September 2nd, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of one hundred (100) racing days. License issued on March 16th, 1961. Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a dog racing meeting at Raynham Park, Raynham, Bristol County, received on December 27th, 1960. Public hearing held at Police Association Hall, Broadway, Raynham, on January 18th, 1961. License granted on January 8 P .D . 155

30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from April 18th, 1961 to June 14th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of fifty (50) racing days. License issued on March 16 th, 1961. Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a dog racing meeting at the Taunton Dog Track, Dighton, Bristol County, received on January 4th, 1961. Public hearing held at the Dighton Town Office, Dighton, on January 18th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from August 28th, 1961 to September 9th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of twelve (12) racing days. License issued on April 5th, 1961. Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. Application for license to conduct a dog racing meeting at the Taunton Dog Track, Dighton, Bristol County, received on January 4th, 1961. Public hearing held at the Dighton Town Office, Dighton, on January 18th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from September 18th, to October 31st, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of thirty-eight (38) racing days. License issued on April 5th, 1961. Bristol County Veterans Charitable Foundation. Application for license to conduct a dog racing meeting at a site “being negotiated” received on January 5th, 1961. Application dismissed on January 27th, 1961 as not being in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. R unning H orse R acing Meetings at Fairs Brockton Agricultural Society. Application for running horse racing meeting at Brockton Fair, Brockton, Plymouth County, received on January 5th, 1961. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for running horse racing meet­ ing from July 3rd, 1961 to July 8th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Application for running horse racing meeting at Marshfield Fair, Marshfield, Plymouth County, received on March 16th, 1961. License granted on April 5th. 1961 for running horse racing meeting from July 10th, 1961 to July 15th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society. Application for running horse racing meeting at Weymouth Fair Grounds, Weymouth, Norfolk County, received on March 28th, 1961. License granted on April 5th, 1961 for running horse racing meeting from July 17th, 1961 to July 22nd, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society. Application for running horse racing meeting at Tri-County Fair, Northampton, Hampshire County, received on March 16th, 1961. License granted on April 5th, 1961 for running horse racing meeting from September 4th, 1961 to Sep­ tember 9th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Barrington F'air Association, Inc. Application for running horse racing meet­ ing at the Barrington Fair Grounds, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, received on March 9th, 1961. License granted on April 5th, 1961 for running horse racing meeting from September 11th to September 16th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. P.D. 155 9

D og R acing Meetings at Fairs Middleboro Agricultural Society. Application for dog racing meeting at the property of the Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc., Raynham Park, Raynham, Bristol County, received on December 27th, 1960. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting front June 15th, 1961 to June 21st, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on March 16th, 1961. Essex Agricultural Society. Application for dog racing meeting at Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, Essex County, received on December 16th, 1960. License granted on January 30th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from September 4th to September 9th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Rehoboth Fair, Inc. Application for dog racing meeting at the Taunton Dog Track, Dighton, Bristol County, received on March 23rd, 1961. License granted on April 5th, 1961 for dog racing meeting from September 11th, 1961 to September 16th, 1961, both dates inclusive, a total of six (6) racing days. License issued on June 20th, 1961. Nantucket Agricultural Society. Application for license to conduct a harness horse racing meeting at the property of the Bay State Flarness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc. Bay State Raceway, Foxboro, Norfolk County, received on March 31st, 1961. Application dismissed on April 25th, 1961 as not being in proper form in that it did not comply with the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. A total of ninety (90) days were allotted to running horse racing meetings as provided by Section 3, paragraph (f) of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. A total of two hundred (200) days were allotted to dog racing meetings as provided by Section 3, paragraph (g) of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. A total of ninety (90) days were allotted to harness horse racing meetings as provided by Section 3, paragraph (j) of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws. A total of thirty (30) days were allotted to running horse racing meetings at State or County Fairs. A total of eighteen (18) days were allotted to dog racing meetings at State or County Fairs. The following tables of racing statistics are self explanatory: 10 P.D. 155

RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETING

E astern R acing A ssociation, I nc.— Suffolk D owns

66 D ays—A pril 17th to J uly 1st, 1961 (Both D ates I nclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $61,935,940.00 Total Attendance ...... 821,875 Average Daily Handle ...... 938,423.00 Average Daily Attendance ------12,453 Average Wager Per Capita . . 75.36

S t a t e ’s R e v e n u e Commission on Wagers ...... $4,335,515.80 Breaks ...... 340,280.09 Association License Fees ...... 39,600.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 11,136.00 Forfeitures ...... 500.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 22,592.10

Total State’s Revenue ...... $4,749,623.99

D istribution o f P o o l s Am ount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $52,585,300.50 84.91% State’s Commission ...... $4,335,515.80 — 7.00% State’s Breaks ...... $ 340,280.09 — .55% $ 4,675,795.89 7.55%

T rack’s Commission ...... $4,335,515.80 — 7.00% T rack’s Breaks ...... $ 339,327.81 — .54% $ 4,674,843.61 7.54%

Total Distribution of Pools $61,935,940.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m ount W ager S tra ig h t P lace Shozv Wagered. % $50.00 $ 5,710,500.00 $ 1,859,050.00 $ 958,200.00 $ 8,527,750.00 13.77% 10.00 11,711,420.00 3,066,460.00 1,280,640.00 16,058,520.00 25.93% 5.00 6,547,520.00 2,379,105.00 1,264,615.00 10,191,240.00 16.45% 2.00 12,334,302.00 4,600,674.00 2,547,846.00 19,482,822.00 31.46% Daily Double 5,108,956.00 5,108,956.00 8.25% Twin Double 2,566,652.00 2,566,652.00 4.14%

Totals $43,979,350.00 $11,905,289.00 $6,051,301.00 $61,935,940.00 100% P.D. 155 I 1

RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETING

H ancock R aceway, Inc.— Berkshire D owns

24 Days—September 18th to October 14th, 1961 (Both D ates Inclusive)

Pari-Mutuel ...... $7,358,119.00 Total Attendance ...... 97,123 Average Daily Handle ...... 306,588.00 Average Daily Attendance .... 4,047 Average Wager Per Capita . . 75.76

State's R evenue Commission on W agers ...... $515,068.33 Breaks ...... 50,274.50 Association License Fees ...... 14,400.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 1,702.00 Forfeitures ...... 200.00

Total State’s Revenue ...... $581,644.83

D istribution o f P o o l s A m ount Percentage Amount Payable to Winning Patrons ...... $6,227,525.10 84.64 % State’s Commission ...... $ 515,068.33 7.00% State’s Breaks ...... $ 565,342.8 3 7.68%

Track’s Commission ...... T rack’s Breaks ...... $ 565,251.07 7.68%

Total Distribution of Pools $7,358,119.00 100%

D enomination of T ickets Total A m o u nt IVa g er Stra ig h t P lace Shozu Wagered, % $50.00 $ 629,350.00 $ 253,650.00 $ 87,900.00 $ 970,900.00 13.19% 10.00 1,257,970.00 449,970.00 150,350.00 1,858,290.00 25.25% 5.00 621,250.00 266,415.00 90,700.00 978,365.00 13.30% 2.00 1,253,104.00 774,328.00 497,720.00 2,525,152.00 34.32% Daily Double 717,362.00 717,362.00 9.75% Twin Double 308,050.00 308,050.00 4.19%

Totals $4,787,086.00 $1,744,363.00 $826,670.00 $7,358,119.00 100% P.D. 155 12

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETING

B ay State H arness H orse R acing and Breeding Association, I nc.— F oxboro

57 D ays—J une 22nd to A ugust 26t h , 1961 (Both D ates I nclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $17,594,454.00 Total Attendance ...... 553,746 Average Daily Handle ...... 308,675.00 Average Daily Attendance .... 9,715 Average Wager Per Capita .. 31.77

St a te' s R evenue

Commission on Wagers ...... $ 969,036.62 Breaks ...... 101,408.18 Association License Fees ...... 11,400.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 6.040.00 Forfeitures ...... 10.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 7.782.00

Total State’s Revenue ...... $1,095,676.80

D istribution o f P ools Am ount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $14,401,218.50 81.85% State’s Commission ...... $ 969.036.62- 5.51% State’s Breaks ...... $ 101,408.IS .58% 1,070,444.80 6.09%

Track’s Commission ...... $2,022,020.56 11.49% T rack’s Breaks ...... $ 100,770.14 — .57% 2,122,790.70 12.06%

Total D istribution of Pools ...... $17,594,454.00 100%

D enomination o f T ickets Total A m o u nt

W ager S tra ig h t P lace Sh o w W agered % $50.00 $ 577,050.00 $ 201,950.00 $ 60,450.00 $ 839,450.00 4.77% 10.00 2,747,470.00 847,900.00 297,140.00 3,892,510.00 22.12% 5.00 1,638,565.00 493,210.00 135,405.00 2,267,180.00 12.89% 2.00 5,060,6S4.00 2,026,558.00 1,059,972.00 8,147,214.00 46.30% Daily Double 1,547,580.00 1,547,580.00 8.80% Twin Double 900,520.00 900,520.00 5.12%

Totals $12,471,869.00 $3,569,618.00 $1,552,967.00 $17,594,454.00 100% P.D. 155 13

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETING

Eastern R acing A ssociation, I nc.—S u f f o l k D owns

*33 D ays—O ctober 23rd to N ovember 30t h , 1961 (Both D ates I n c l u s iv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $13,840,213.00 Total A ttendance ...... 292,032 Average Daily Handle ...... 419,400.00 Average Daily Attendance . . 8,849 Average Wager Per Capita . . 47.39

S t a t e ' s R e v e n u e Commission on W agers ...... $787,560.54 Breaks ...... 73,822.74 Association Licenses Fees ...... 6,800.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 4,958.00 Forfeitures ...... 25.00 Unpaid Pari-M utuel Tickets Y ear of 1959 ...... 4,301.90

Total State's Revenue ...... $877,468.18

D istribution o f P o o l s Amount Percentage Payable to Winning Patrons $11,339,736.20 81.94% State’s Commission ...... $ 787,560.54 — 5.69% State’s Breaks ...... $ 73,822.74 — .53% 861,383.28 6.22%

Track’s Commission ...... $1,565,275.67 — 11.31% Track’s Breaks ...... 73,817.85 — .53% 1,639,093.52 11.84%

Total Distribution of Pools ...... $13,840,213.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m o u nt Wager Stra ig h t P lace Show Wagered % $50.00 $ 833,000.00 $ 212,200.00 $ 68,500.00 $ 1,113,700.00 8.05% 10.00 2,640.140.00 709,860.00 216,550.00 3,566,550.00 25.77% 5.00 1,287,790.00 407,075.00 120,260.00 1,815,125,00 13.11% 2.00 3,505,280.00 1,235,992.00 585,334.00 5,326,606.00 38.49% Daily Double 1,140,864.00 1,140,864.00 8.24% Twin Double 877,368.00 877,368.00 6.34%

Totals $10,284,442.00 $2,565,127.00 $990,644.00 $13,840,213.00 100%

•Racing cancelled November 20th, 1961 due to snow. Make up day granted November 30, 1961. 14 P.D. 155

DOG RACING MEETING

R e v e r e R acing A ssociation, I nc.— W onderland P a r k

100 D ays—M ay 10th to September 2nd, 1961 (Both D ates I nclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $43,343,241.00 Total Attendance ...... Average Daily Handle ...... 433,432.00 Average Daily Attendance Average Wager Per Capita . . 37.44

S t a t e ' s R e v e n u e

Commission on W agers ...... $3,798,697.37 Breaks ...... 254,257.28 Association License Fees ...... 20 ,000.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 960.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 . . . . 15,987.60

$4,089,902.25

D istribution o f P o o l s A mount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $35,474,929.50 81.85% State’s Commission ...... $3,798,697.37 — 8.76% 9.34% State’s Breaks ...... $ 254,257.28 — .58% 4,052,954.65

Track’s Commission ...... $3,569,653.60 — 8.24% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 245,703.25 — .57% 3.815,356.85 8.81%

Total Distribution of Pools $43,343,241.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m o u nt W ager S tra ig h t P lace Shozu W agered % $50.00 $ 1,636,300.00 $ 579,900.00 $ 294,300.00 $ 2,510,500.00 5.79% 10.00 7,176,080.00 1.780,290.00 687.220.00 9,643,590.00 22.25% 5.00 4,668,250.00 1,661,145.00 447,630.00 6,777,025.00 15.64% 2.00 12,147,212.00 4,661,752.00 2,388,228.00 19,197,192.00 44.29% Daily Double 5,214,934.00 5,214,934.00 12.03%

Totals $30,842,776.00 $8,683,087.00 $3,817,378.00 $43,343,241.00 100% P.D. 155 15

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T a u n t o n G r e y h o u n d A s s o c ia t io n , I n c .— D ighton

A ugust 28 t h t o Se p t e m b e r 9 t h , 1961

49 Days*—Se p t e m b e r 18t h t o O c t o b e r 31 s t , 1961 (Both D a te s I n c l u siv e )

Pari-Mutual Handle ...... $15,042,978.00 Total Attendance ...... 330,880 Average Daily Handle ...... 307,000.00 Average Daily Attendance .... 6,753 Average Wager Per Capita . . . 45.46

State’s R evenue Commission on W agers ...... $1,218,695.06 Breaks ...... 73,011.74 Association License Fees ...... 9,800.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 130.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 4,917.10

Total State's Revenue ...... $1,306,553.90

D istribution of Pools A m ount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $12,339,720.00 82.03% State’s Commission ...... $1,218,695.06 — 8.10% State’s Breaks ...... $ 73,011.74 — .49% 1,291,706.80 8.59%

Track’s Commission ...... $1,338,611.20 — 8.90% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 72,940.00 — .48% 1,411,551.20 9.38%

Total Distribution of Pools $15,042,978.00 100%

D enomination of T ickets Total A m ount W ager Stra ig h t P lace Sh o w W agered % $10.00 $ 2,426,480.00 $ 655,190.00 $ 189,010.00 $ 3,270,680.00 21.74% 5.00 1,408,880.00 434,320.00 125,000.00 1,968,200.00 13.08% 2.00 4,478,224.00 1,632,742.00 769,740.00 6,880,706.00 45.74% Daily Double 1,769,466.00 1,769,466.00 11.76% Twin Double 1,153,926.00 1,153,926.00 7.68%

Totals $11,236,976.00 $2,722,252.00 $1,083,750.00 $15,042,978.00 100%

Did not operate on September 21st, 1961 because of hurricane Esther. P.I). 155 16

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M a s s a s o it G r e y h o u n d A s s o c ia t io n , I n c .— R a y n h a m

5 0 D a y s —A p r il 18t h t o J u n e 14t h , 1961 (B o t h D a t e s I n c l u s iv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $13,345,323.00 Total Attendance ...... Average Daily Handle ...... 266,906.00 Average Daily Attendance Average Wager Per Capita . . 39.87

St a t e ' s R e v e n u e

Commission on W agers ...... $1,037,369.60 Breaks ...... 62,790.20 Association License Fees ...... 10, 000.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 990.00 Mutuel Underpayments ...... 12.30 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 . . . 4,292.10

Total State’s Revenue $1,115,454.20

D istribution o f P o o l s A m o u nt Percentage , , .... inning Patrons . $10,951,053.30 82.06% Stale's Commission . . . . .$1,037,369.60 — 7.77% 1,100,159.80 8.24% State’s Breaks ...... $ 62,790.20 — .47%

Track’s Commission . . .$1,231,335.31 — 9.23% 1,294,109.90 9.70% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 62,774.59 - .47%

100% Total Distribution $13,345,323.00

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m o u nt W agered % W ager S tra ig h t P lace Sh o w $10.00 $1,945,390.00 $ 422,830.00 $ 168,590.00 $ 2,536.810.00 19.01% 5.00 1,452,370.00 572,500.00 138,175.00 2,163,045.00 16.21% 43.63% 2.00 3.692.166.00 1,423,808.00 707,286.00 5.823.260.00 1st Daily Double 1.669.258.00 1.669.258.00 12.51% 2nd Daily Double 1.152.950.00 1.152.950.00 8.64%

Totals $9,912,134.00 $2,419,138.00 $1,014,051.00 $13,345,323.00 100% P.D. 155 17

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W e y m o u t h A gricultural a n d I n d u st r ia l So c ie t y , W e y m o u t h

6 D ays—J u ly 17t h t o J u l y 2 2 n d , 1961 (B o t h D a te s I n c l u s iv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $610,450.00 Total Attendance ...... 4 6,500 Average Daily Handle ...... 101,742.00 Average Daily Attendance 7,750 Average Wager Per Capita ... 13.13

St a t e ’s R e v e n u e Commission on W agers ...... $19,924.77 Breaks ...... 3,668.20 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Licenses and Registration ...... 56.00 Unpaid Pari-M utuel Tickets Y ear of 1959 ...... 612.40

Total State’s Revenue ...... $24,561.37

D istribution o f P o o l s Amount Percentage Amount Payable to Winning Patrons ...... $499,345.30 81.80% State’s Commission ...... $19,924.77 — 3.26% State’s Breaks ...... $ 3,668.20 — .60% 23,592.97 3.86%

Track’s Commission ...... $83,851.73 — 13.74% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 3,660.00 — .60% 87,511.73 14.34%

Total Distribution of Pools ...... $610,450.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s T o ta l A m o u nt Wager Stra ig h t P lace Sh o w W agered % $10.00 $126,570.00 $ 37,390.00 $13,310.00 $177,270.00 29.04% 5.00 59.600.00 23.910.00 5,900.00 89.410.00 14.65% 2.00 173,896.00 81.142.00 39,012.00 294,050.00 48.17% Daily Double 49.720.00 49.720.00 8.14%

Totals $409,786.00 $142,442.00 $58,222.00 $610,450.00 100% 18 P.D. 155

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H a m p s h ir e , F r a n k l in a n d H a m p d e n A gricultural So c ie t y , N o r t h a m p t o n

0 D ays—Se p t e m b e r 4 t h t o Se p t e m b e r 9 t h , 1961 (B o t h D a t e s I n c l u siv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $1,669,539.00 Total Attendance ...... 30,3 Average Daily Handle ...... 278,256.00 Average Daily Attendance ... 5,0 Average Wager Per Capita . . 55.03

State's R ev en u e Commission on W agers ...... $78,174.66 Breaks ...... 11,624.13 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 702.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutual Tickets Year of 1959 ... 1,543.90

Total State’s Revenue $92,344.69

D istribution of Pools Amount Percentage $1,362,469.80 81.60% Amount State’s Commission ...... $ 78.174.66 — 4.68% 89,798.79 5.38% State’s Breaks ...... $ 11,624.13 — .70%

T rack’s Commission ...... $205,646.97 — 12.32% 1217,270.41 13.02% T rack ’s Breaks ...... $ 11,623.44 — .70%

Total D istribution of Pools ...... $1,669,539.00

D enomination of T ickets To ta l A m o u nt Sh o w Wagered. % lVager S tra ig h t P lace 29.10% $10.00 $ 310,850.00 $125,110.00 $ 49,930.00 $ 485,890.00 16.41% 5.00 174.410.00 73,000.00 26,565.00 273.975.00 149,976.00 42.92% 2.00 347.030.00 219,524.00 716.530.00 11.57% Daily Double 193.144.00 193.144.00

$1,025,434.00 $417,634.00 $226,471.00 $1,669,539.00 100% 19 P.D. 155

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T h e B a r rin g t o n F a ir A s s o c ia t io n , I n c .-— G r e a t B a r r in g t o n g ])AVs__Se p t e m b e r 11t h to Se p t e m b e r 16t h , 1961 (B o t h D a tes Inclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $3,271,279.00 Total Attendance ...... 68,543 Average Dally Handle ...... 545,213.00 Average Daily Attendance . . . . 11,424 Average Wager Per Capita . ..

State’s R evenue Commission on W agers ...... $166,270.35 Breaks ...... 23,512.24 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 446.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ... 3,607.50

Total State’s Revenue ...... $194,136.09

D istribution of Pools A m ount Percentage Amount Payable to Winning Patrons . $2,668,137.90 81.56% State’s Commission ...... $166,270.35 — 5.08% 5.80% State’s Breaks ...... $ 23,512.24 — .72% 189,782.59

Track's Commission ...... $389,847.08 — 11.92% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 23,511.43 — .72% 413,358.51 12.64%

Total Distribution of Pools $3,271,279.00 100%

D enomination of T ickets Total A m ount Wager Straig ht P lace Sh o w W agered % $50.00 $ 242,250.00 $ 92,100.00 $ 27,050.00 $ 361,400.00 11.05% 10.00 570,530.00 192,400.00 71,600.00 834,530.00 25.51% 5.00 273,730.00 102,575.00 35,430.00 411,735.00 12.59% 2.00 648,644.00 381,314.00 256,960.00 1,286,918.00 39.34% Daily Double 376,696.00 376,696.00 11.51%

Totals $2,111,850.00 $768,389.00 $391,040.00 $3,271,279.00 100% 20 P .D . 155

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M a r s h f ie l d A gricultural a n d H orticoltural S o c ie t y , M a r s h f ie l d

6 D a y s—J u l y 10t h t o J u l y 15t h , 1961 (B o t h D a t e s I n c l u s iv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $552,476.00 Total Attendance ...... 198,000 Average Daily Handle ...... 92,079.00 Average Daily A ttendance . . . 33,000 Average Wager Per Capita . . 2.80

S t a t e ' s R e v e n u e Commission on W agers ...... $16,736.19 Breaks ...... 3,702.44 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 215.00 M utuel Underpaym ents ...... 36.60 Unpaid Pari-M utuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 351.00

Total State’s Revenue ...... $21,341.23

D istribution o f P o o l s Amount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $451,151.00 81.66% State’s Commission ...... 16,736.19 — 3.03% State’s Breaks ...... $ 3,702.44 — .67% 20,438.63 3.70%

Track’s Commission ...... $77,184.73 — 13.97% Track's Breaks ...... $ 3,701.64 — .67% 80,886.37 14.64%

Total D istribution of Pools ...... $552,476.00 100%

D enomination o f T ICKETS T otal A m o u nt W ager S tra ig h t P lace Sh o w W agered % $10.00 $106,480.00 $ 30,880.00 $ 9,310.00 $146,670.00 26.55% 5.00 53,380.00 19,660.00 6,040.00 79,080.00 14.31% 2.00 159,074.00 78,24S.00 43,030.00 280,352.00 50.75% Daily Double 46,374.00 46,374.00 8.39%

Totals $365,30S.00 $128,788.00 $58,380.00 $552,476.00 100% P.D. 155 21

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B rockton Agricultural Society, Brockton

6 D ays—July 3rd to July 8th, 1961 (Both D ates I nclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $1,245,592.00 Total Attendance ...... 29,500 Average Daily Handle ...... 207,599.00 Average Daily Attendance .... 4,917 Average Wager Per Capita ..

St a t e ' s R e v e n u e Commission on Wagers ...... $54,857.57 8,121.06 300.00 Licenses and Registrations 1,978.00 50.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 782.90

Total State’s Revenue $66,089.53

D istribution o f P o o l s A m ount Percentage Amount $1,017,600.10 81.70% State’s Commission ...... $ 54,857.57 — 4.40% State’s Breaks ...... $ 8,121.06— .65% 62,978.63 5.05%

Track’s Commission ...... $156,893.07 — 12.60% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 8,120.20 — .65% 165,013.27 13.25%

Total Distribution of Pools ...... $1,245,592.00 100%

D enomination of Tickets Total A m o u nt Wager Stra ig h t P la ce Sh o w W agered % $10.00 $226,480.00 $ 61,390.00 $ 21,780.00 $ 309,650.00 24.86% 5.00 126,085.00 40,545.00 11,120.00 177,750.00 14.27% 2.00 418,426.00 160,502.00 77,038.00 655,966.00 52.66% Daily Double 102,226.00 102,226.00 8.21%

Totals $873,217.00 $262,437.00 $109,938.00 $1,245,592.00 100% 22 P.D. 155

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E ssex A gricultural So c ie t y , T o p s f ie l d

6 D ays—Se p t e m b e r 4 t h t o Se p t e m b e r 9 t h , 1961 (B o t h D a t e s I n c l u siv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $1,152,435.00 Total Attendance ...... 90,525 Average Daily Handle ...... 192,072.00 Average Daily Attendance ------15,088 Average Wager Per Capita . . 12.73

S t a t e ’s R e v e n u e Commission on W agers ...... $49,733.94 Breaks ...... 6,452.37 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Licenses and Registrations ...... 5.00 U npaid Pari-M utuel Tickets Y ear of 1959 ...... 886.00

Total State’s Revenue ...... $57,377.31

D istribution o f P o o l s Am ount Percentage Amount Payable to Winning Patrons ...... $ 943,617.30 81.88% State’s Commission ...... $ 49,733.94 — 4.32% State’s Breaks ...... $ 6,452.37 — .56% 56,186.31 4.88%

Track’s Commission . . $146,180.01 — 12.68% Track’s Breaks ...... $ 6,451.38 — .56% 152,631.39 13.24%

Total Distribution of Pools ...... $1,152,435.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m o u nt W ager S tra ig h t P lace Sh o w W agered % $10.00 $192,500.00 $ 52,100.00 $13,420.00 $ 258,020.00 22.39% 5.00 96,060.00 33,530.00 9,415.00 139,005.00 12.06% 2.00 342,250.00 140,046.00 65,980.00 548,276.00 47.58% Daily Double 140.004.00 140,004.00 12.15% Twin Double 67,130.00 67,130.00 5.82%

Totals $837,944.00 $225,676.00 $88,815.00 $1,152,435.00 100% P.D. 155 23

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R e h o b o t h Fair, Inc.— T aunton D og T rack

6 Days—Se p t e m b e r 11t h to Se p t e m b e r 16t h , 1961 (B o t h D ates Inclusive)

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $1,947,534.00 Total Attendance ...... 46,409 Average Daily Handle ...... 324,589.00 Average Daily Attendance . . . 7,735 Average Wager Per Capita .. 41.96

State's R evenue Commission on W agers ...... $ 93,464.40 Breaks ...... 9,975.97 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 628.80

Total State’s Revenue ...... $104,369.17

D istribution o f P o o l s A m ount Percentage Amount Payable to Winning Patrons ...... $1,596,502.30 81.98% State's Commission . $ 93,464.40 - - 4.80% State’s Breaks . . . . . $ 9,975.97 -- .51% 103,440.3 7 5.31%

Track’s Commission . $237,616.38 - - 12.20% Track’s Breaks . . . . . $ 9,974.95 -- .51% 247,591.33 12.71%

Total Distribution of Pools ...... $1,947,534.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s Total A m o u nt Wager S tra ig h t P lace Sh o w Wagered, % $10.00 $ 308,430.00 $ 83,550.00 $ 24,350.00 $ 416,330.00 21.38% 5.00 195,895.00 56,130.00 15,295.00 267,320.00 13.73% 2.00 590,226.00 210,824.00 100,486.00 901,536.00 46.29% Daily Double 214.700.00 214.700.00 11.02% Twin Double 147.648.00 147.648.00 7.58%

Totals $1,456,899.00 $350,504.00 $140,131.00 $1,947,534.00 100% 24 P.D. 155

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M id d le b o r o A gricultural So c ie t y —R a y n h a m D og T rack

6 D ays— J u n e 15t ii t o J u n e 21 st, 1961 (B o t h D a te s I n c l u siv e )

Pari-Mutuel Handle ...... $1,806,747.00 Total Attendance ...... 46,934 Average Daily Handle ...... 301,124.00 Average Daily Attendance ------7,822 Average Wager Per Capita . . 38.50

S t a t e ’s R e v e n u e Commission on W agers ...... $85,721.10 Breaks ...... 8,162.84 Association License Fees ...... 300.00 Unpaid Pari-Mutuel Tickets Year of 1959 ...... 239.00

Total State’s Revenue ...... $94,422.94

D istribution o f P o o l s A m ount Percentage Amount Payable to W inning Patrons ...... $1,483,275.40 82.10% State’s Commission ...... $ 85,721.10 — 4.74% State’s Breaks ...... $ 8,162.84 — .45% 93,883.94 5.19%

T rack’s Commission ...... $221,425.89 — 12.26% T rack’s Breaks ...... $ 8,161.77 — .45% 229,587.66 12.71%

Total D istribution of Pools ...... $1,806,747.00 100%

D enomination o f T ic k e t s T o ta l A m o u nt W ager Straight Place Show Wagcred % $10.00 $ 227,080.00 $ 47,190.00 $ 19,300.00 $ 293,570.00 16.25% 5.00 197,585.00 68,205.00 13,585.00 279,375.00 15.46% 2.00 504,192.00 203,792.00 99,684.00 807,668.00 44.70% 1st Daily Double 243,800.00 243,800.00 13.50% 2nd Daily Double 182,334.00 182,334.00 10.09%

Totals $1,354,991.00 $319,187.00 $132,569.00 $1,806,747.00 100% P.D. 155 25

NUMBER OF RACING DAYS

1959 1960 1961 r u n n in g h o r s e r a c i n g m e e t i n g s Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 66 63 66 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 24 24

Total Running Horse Racing...... 66 87 90

DOG RACING M EETIN G Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 100 100 100 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. . . . 50 50 50 Taunton Greyhound Association, In c...... 50 49 *49

Total Dog Racing ...... 200 199 199

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing & Breeding Asso­ ciation, Inc...... 67 57 57 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 23 33 33

Total Harness H orse Racing...... 90 90 90

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society . 6 6 6 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society 6 6 6 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 6 6 6 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society ...... 6 6 6 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 6 6 6

Total Running Horse Racing—At F airs. ... 30 30 30

DOG RACING— AT FA IR S Essex Agricultural Society 6 6 6 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 6 6 6 Middleboro A gricultural Society 4 6 6

Total Dog Racing—At F airs 16 18 18

Grand Total ...... 402 424 427

*Did not run September 21st, 1961 because of H urricane Esther. 26 P.D. 155

TOTAL RECEIPTS PAID TO COMMISSION BY ALL LICENSEES

1959 1960 1961 RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $ 4,535,828.78 $ 4,583,686.69 $ 4,749,623.99 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 477,255.05 581,644.83

Total R unning Horse Racing ...... $ 4,535,828.78 $ 5,060,941.74 $ 5,331,268.82

DOG RACING MEETINGS Revere Racing Association, Inc...... $ 3,797,907.33 $ 4,101,443.27 $ 4,089,902.25 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. 964,521.62 1,151,868.73 1,1 15,454.20 Bristol County Veterans’ Charitable Foundation ...... *536.70 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc. 1,041,617.80 1,149,144.11 1,306,553.90

T otal Dog Racing...... $ 5,804,583.45 $ 6.402,456.11 $ 6,511,910.35

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... $ 897,986.28 $ 942,133.25 $ 1,095,676.80 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 440,538.31 715,799.01 877,468.18

Total Harness Horse Racing .... $ 1,338,524.59 $ 1.657,932.26 $ 1,973,144.98

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society ...... $ 26,521.51 $ 26.271.34 $ 24,561.37 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticul­ tural Society ...... 21,713.27 20,035.54 21,341.23 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 39,400.21 58,629.54 66,089.53 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society ...... 99,148.88 90,952.56 92,344.69 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 197,351.60 ISO,189.45 194,136.09

Total Running Horse Racing— At Fairs ...... $ 384.135.47 $ 376,078.43 $ 398.472.91

DOG RACING MEETINGS- AT FAIRS Essex Agricultural Society ...... $ 52,900.85 $ 52,824.03 $ 57,377.31 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 48,143.83 84,569.79 104,369.17 Middleboro Agricultural Society...... 42,479.88 86,112.15 94,422.94

Total Dog Racing—A t F airs. . . . $ 143,524.56 $ 223,505.97 $ 256,169.42

Grand Total...... $12,206,596.85 $13,720,914.51 $14,470,966.48

*Did not run in 1959. Amount represents unpaid tickets. 27 P.D. 155

TOTAL ATTENDANCE

1959 1960 1961 RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 739,228 738,179 821,875 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 86,205 97,123

Total Running Horse Racing ...... 739,228 824,384 918,998

d o g r a c in g m e e t i n g s Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 1,163,250 1,213,855 1,157,717 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. .. 300,411 356,959 334,772 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 281,687 300,420 330,880

Total Dog Racing ...... 1,745,348 1,871,234 1,823,369

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... 458,800 463,055 553,746 Eastern Racing Association, In c...... 191,589 259,921 292,032

Total Harness H orse Racing ...... 650,389 722,976 845,778

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society ...... 54,000 50,000 46,500 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticul­ tural Society ...... 106,592 231,500 198,000 Brockton A gricultural Society ...... 23,100 28,500 29,500 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agri­ cultural Society ...... 34,573 39,297 30,339 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 72,430 67,576 68,543

Total Running Horse Racing— At Fairs ...... 290,695 416,873 372,882

DOG RACING—AT FAIRS Essex Agricultural Society ...... 85,216 95,977 90,525 Rehoboth Fair, In c...... 33,333 35,077 46,409 Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 20,378 42,277 46,934

Total Dog Racing—At F airs ...... 138,927 173,331 183,868

Grand Totai...... 3,564,587 4,008,798 4,144,895 28 P.D. 155

AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE

1959 1960 1961 RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 11,200 12,303 12,453 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 3,592 4,047

DOG RACING MEETINGS—AT FAIRS Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 11,632 12,139 11,577 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc. . . 6,008 7,139 6,695 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 5,633 6,131 6,753

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... 6,848 8,124 9,715 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 8,329 7,876 8,849

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society ...... 9,000 8,333 7,750 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticul­ tural Society ...... 17,765 38,583 33,000 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 3,850 4,750 4,917 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agri­ cultural Society ...... 5,762 6,549 5,056 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 12,071 11,263 11,424

DOG RACING MEETINGS—AT FAIRS Essex Agricultural Society ...... 14,202 15,996 15,088 Rehoboith F air, In c...... 5,555 5,846 7,735 Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 5,094 7,046 7,822 29 P.D. 155

TOTAL PARI-MUTUEL HANDLE

1959 I9 6 0 1961 RUNNING h o r s e r a c i n g m e e t i n g s Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $ 58,893,115 $ 59,159,924 $ 61,935,940 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 6,010,582 7,358,119

Total Running Horse Racing...... $ 58,893,115 $ 65,170,506 $ 69,294,059

DOG RACING M EETIN G S Revere Racing Association, Inc...... $ 40,795,491 $ 43,504,148 $ 43,343,241 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc...... 11,605,890 13,609,162 13,345,323 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 12,427,035 13,422,027 15,042,978

Total Dog Racing...... $ 64,828,416 $ 70,535,337 $ 71,731,542

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... $ 14,190,770 $ 14,955,445 $ 17,594,454 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 7,097,725 11,511,609 13,840,213

Total Harness Horse Racing ...... $ 21,288,495 $ 26,467,054 $ 31,434,667

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society ...... $ 607,843 $ 618,094 $ 610,450 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticul- tural Society ...... 532,231 523,941 552,476 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 832,716 1,128,304 1,245,592 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agri- cultural Society ...... 1,755,340 1,665,577 1,669,539 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 3,358,676 3,090,967 3,271,279

Total Running H orse Racing— At Fairs ...... $ 7,086,806 $ 7,026,883 $ 7,349,336

DOG RACING— AT F A IR S Essex A gricultural Society ...... $ 1,087,905 $ 1,089,989 $ 1,152,435 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 1,010,819 1,598,959 1,947,534 Middleboro A gricultural Society ...... 842,996 1,645,853 1,806,747

Total Dog Racing—A t Fairs...... $ 2,941,720 $ 4,334,801 $ 4,906,716

Grand Total ...... $155,038,552 $173,534,581 $184,716,320 30 P.D. 155

AVERAGE DAILY PARI-MUTUEL HANDLE

1959 1960 1961 RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $892,320.00 $939,046.00 $938,423.00 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 250,441.00 306,588.00

DOG RACING MEETINGS Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 407.955.00 435.041.00 433.432.00 Massaoit Greyhound Association, Inc...... 232.118.00 272.183.00 266.906.00 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 248.541.00 273.919.00 307,000.00

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... 211.803.00 262.376.00 308.675.00 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 308.597.00 348.840.00 419.400.00

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society 101,307.00 103,016.00 101,742.00 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticul- tural Society ...... 88,705.00 87,324.00 92,079.00 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 138,786.00 188,051.00 207,599.00 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agri­ cultural Society ...... 292.557.00 277.596.00 278.256.00 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 559.779.00 515.161.00 545.213.00

DOG RACING—AT FAIRS Essex Agricultural Society ...... 181.317.00 181.665.00 192.072.00 Relioboth Fair, Inc ...... 168.470.00 266.493.00 324.589.00 Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 210.749.00 274.309.00 301.124.00 RECEIPTS FROM LICENSEES- ALENDAR YEAR OF 1961 M utu el 1959 Unpaid A s s o c ia t io n Sta te ’s Sta te ’s Assoc. L ie . & U n d e r­ Pari-Mutuel State’s RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Com m ission B re a ks Lic e n se Reg. payments Forfeitures T icke ts Total Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $ 4,335,515.80 $ 340,280.09 $39,600.00 $11,136.00 $500.00 $22,592.10 $ 4,749,623.99 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 515,068.33 50,274.50 14,400.00 1,702.00 200.00 581,644.83

DOG RACING MEETINGS Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 3,798,697.37 254,257.28 20,000.00 960.00 15,987.60 4,089,902.25 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Inc...... 1,037,369.60 62,790.20 10,000.00 990.00 12.30 4.292.10 1,115,454.20 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc ...... 1,218,695.06 73,011.74 9,800.00 130.00 4.917.10 1,306,553.90

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... 969,036.62 101,408.18 11,400.00 6.040.00 10.00 7,782.00 1,095,676.80 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 787,560.54 73,822.74 6,800.00 4.958.00 25.00 4,301.90 877,468.18

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society . . 19,924.77 3,668.20 300.00 56.00 612.40 24,561.37 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society 16,736.19 3,702.44 300.00 215.00 36.60 351.00 21,341.23 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society ...... 78,174.66 11,624.13 300.00 702.00 1,543.90 92,344.69 Barrington F air Association, In c...... 166,270.35 23,512.24 3p0.00 446.00 3,607.50 194,136.09 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 54,857.57 8,121.06 300.00 1,978.00 50.00 782.90 66,089.53

DOG RACING—AT FAIRS Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 85,721.10 8,162.84 300.00 239.00 94,422.94 Rehoboth Fair, In c...... 93,464,40 9,975.97 300.00 628.80 104,369.17 Essex A gricultural Society ...... 49,733.94 6,452.37 300.00 5.00 886.00 57,377.31

T o ta ls $13,226,826.30 $1,031,063.98 $114,400.00 $29,318.00 $48.90 $785.00 $68,524.30 $14,470,966.48 oo O o IO

D I S T R I B U ' LION OF POOLS—YEAR OF 1961 Am ount A ss o c ia t io n S ta te ’s S ta te ’s T ra ck ’s T rack's U nderpay Payable to Total RUNNING HORSE RACING MEETINGS Commission Breaks Commission Breaks meats IVinning Patrons Pools Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... $ 4,335,515.80 $ 340,280.09 $ 4,335,515.80 $ 339,327.81 $ 52,585,300.50 $ 61,935,940.00 Hancock Raceway, In c...... 515,068.33 50,274.50 515,068.33 50,182.74 6,227,525.10 7,358,119.00

DOG RACING MEETINGS Revere Racing Association, Inc...... 3,798,697.37 254,257.28 3,569,653.60 245,703.25 35,474,929.50 43,343,241.00 Massasoit Greyhound Association, Tnc...... 1,037,369.60 62,790.20 1,231,335.31 62,774.59 $12.30 10,951,041.00 13,345,323.00 Taunton Greyhound Association, Inc...... 1.218,695.06 73,011.74 1,338,61 1.20 72,940.00 12,339,720.00 15,042.978.00

HARNESS HORSE RACING MEETINGS Bay State Harness Elorse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc...... 969,036.62 101,408.18 2,022,020.56 100,770.14 14,401,218.50 17,594,454.00 Eastern Racing Association, Inc...... 787,560.54 73,822.74 1,565,275.67 73,817.85 1 1,339,736.20 13,840,213.00

RUNNING HORSE RACING—AT FAIRS Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society 19,924.77 3,668.20 83,851.73 3,660.00 499,345.30 610,450.00 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society ...... 16,736.19 3,702.44 77,184.73 3,701.64 36.60 451,114.40 552,476.00 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricul­ tural Society ...... 78,174.66 11,624.13 205,646.97 1 1,623.44 1,362,469.80 1,669,539.00 Barrington Fair Association, Inc...... 166,270.35 23,512.24 389,847.08 23,511.43 2,668,137.90 3,271.279.00 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 54,857.57 8,121.06 156,893.07 8,120.20 1.017,600.10 1,245,592.00

DOG RACING—AT FAIRS Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 85,721.10 8,162.84 221,425.89 8,161.77 1,483,275.40 1,806,747.00 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 93,464.40 9,975.97 237,616.38 9,974.95 1,596,502.30 1,947,534.00 Essex A gricultural Society ...... 49,733.94 6,452.37 146,180.01 6,451.38 943,617.30 1.152,435.00 155 P.D.

Totals ...... $13,226,826.30 $1,031,063.98 $16,096,126.33 $1,020,721.19 $48.90 $153,341,533.30 $184,716,320.00 .. 155 P.D.

RECEIPTS—FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30th, 1961

State R acing C om m ission Fund

M utuel P re p a id U nder- 1959 Unpaid Lice n se Sta te 's Sta te ’s Assoc. paym ents F o r- Pari-Mutuel State’s A s s o c ia t io n Fe e Com m ission B re a ks L ie . Fee Lie. & Reg. & Mise. feiturcs Tickets Total Eastern Racing Assoc., Inc...... $ 600.00 $ 4,384,854.25 $345,339.76 $ 39,000.00 $11,410.00 $ 575.00 $22,592.10 $ 4,804,371.11 Revere Racing Assoc., Inc...... 3,826,745.48 250,933.94 20,200.00 985.00 550.00 15,987.60 4,115,402.02 Massasoit Greyhound Assoc., Inc...... 1,037,369.60 62,790.20 10,000.00 990.00 $ 12.30 4,292.10 1,1 1 5,454.20 Taunton Greyhound Assoc., Inc...... 2,400.00 1,056,765.52 77,696.79 7,400.00 170.00 4,917.10 1,149,349.41 Bav State Harness Horse Racing & Breeding Assoc., Inc...... 842,145.77 95,085.31 10,200.00 5,624.00 215.80 7,782.00 961,052.88 Marshfield Agricultural & Horticul­ tural Society ...... 300.00 10,478.82 98.00 50.00 351.00 11,277.82 Weymouth Agricultural & Industrial Society ...... 300.00 12,361.88 533.00 612.40 13,807.28 Essex Agricultural Society ...... 300.00 21,799.78 886.00 22,985.78 Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society ...... 300.00 33,311.54 455.00 50.00 1,543.90 35,660.44 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 300.00 22,566.08 1,229.00 50.00 782.90 24,927.98 Nantucket Agricultural Society, Inc. 600.00 600.00 Barrington Fair Assoc., Inc...... 300.00 61,819.34 252.00 3,607.50 65,978.84 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 300.00 31,979.18 628.80 32,907.98 Eastern Racing Assoc., Inc. (Harness Racing) ...... 1,200.00 641,514.04 62,358.97 5,400.00 5,321.00 4,301.90 720,095.91 Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 36,134.94 300.00 239.00 36,673.94 Hancock Raceway, Inc...... 3,600.00 420,740.74 40,942.71 10,800.00 1,016.00 105.60 50.00 477,255.05

Totals ...... $10,500.00 $12,440,586.96 $935,147.68 $103,300.00 $28,083.00 $333.70 $1,325.00 $68,524.30 $13,587,800.64

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RECEIPTS F iscal Year o f 1961 J uly 1st, 1960 to J une 30t h , 1961 Agricultural P urpose F und

S ta te 's Sta te ’s Com m ission B re a k s Total Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society.. $ 4,687.95 $ 3,958.57 $ 8,646.52 Weymouth Agricultural and Industrial Society . . . 7,983.31 4,509.75 12,493.06 Essex Agricultural Society ...... 24,499.63 5,283.62 29,783.25 Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agri. Society.... 44,645.20 10,217.62 54,862.82 Brockton Agricultural Society ...... 25,840.66 7,914.10 33,754.76 Barrington Fair Association, Inc ...... 94,533.87 19,795.24 114,329.11 Rehoboth Fair, Inc...... 42,313.58 9,589.03 51,902.61 Middleboro Agricultural Society ...... 49,586.16 8,162.84 57,749.00

$69,430.77 $363,521.13 T o ta l s ...... $294,090.36

EXPENDITURES

F is c a l Y e a r o f 1961

J u l y 1st, 1960 t o J u n e 30t h , 1961

E xp e n se s Appropriation Appropriation for 1961 ...... $162,487.00

Expenditures: 101— Perm anent Employees ...... $ 66,429.46 Ill—Temporary Employees ...... 3,076.75 123— Public Stenographer ...... 1,974.66 126— V eterinary Service ...... 5.175.00 219—Other Non-Professional Services 69,245.62 385—Laboratory Supplies ...... 148.29 451— Fares, Hotel, Meals, Etc. 4,111.86 454—Private Auto Mileage ...... 4,888.14 550—Advertising ...... 140.58 553—Photostats ...... 75.00 559—Printing & Binding ...... 2,753.46 601—Contractural Services ...... 78.73 681— Freight & Express ...... 30.00 682— Membership Dues ...... 500.00 683— Official Bond Prem ium ...... 50.00 684— Overtime Meals & Hotel ...... 65.00 685— Postage ...... 310.50 686— Stationery & Office Supplies . .. 1.145.00 687— Telephone & Telegraph ...... 1.135.00 712— Office Equipm ent ...... 443.16

$161,776.21 Unexpended Balance of 1961 Appropriation ...... 710.79

T O T A L ...... $162,487.00 $162,487.00

Financial Statement Verified (U nder Requirem ents of C. 7, S. 19 GL) Date January 22, 1962

By J o s e p h T. O’S h e a — For the Comptroller Approved for Publishing J o s e p h A l e c k s , Comptroller P.D. 155 35 Section 2, Chapter 540, Acts of 1955, amended Section 15 of Chapter 128-A of the General Laws as follows: “The receipts paid into the state treasury under this chapter shall be credited to the General Fund except so much of such payments as are made under section five by licensees conducting racing meetings in connection with a state or county fair shall be held as a separate fund for use in carrying out the provisions of paragraph (f) of section two of chapter one hundred and twenty-eight.”

Respectfully submitted, STATE RACING COMMISSION L e o J. M a d d e n , Chairman T h o m a s J. F l e m in g , Commissioner M o r r is H. L e f f , Commissioner