Record handles that are profitable nowadays my ass. You want to talk about records. Here's one
In 1962, Yonkers Raceway became the first harness track to top the $3 million handle mark for a single night. On the night of November 30. A crowd of 35,677 wagered $3,191,020
How much would that be worth in todays money?
35.677 fans .... today it's probably closer to 35 total that are there for the races and not the slots.
Bottom line is todays game is not the same and never will be ..... but the rich owner breeders are going nowhere and it will continue contrary to the opinions of those who keep saying it's already in the grave.