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1 J , i -j . , . . ] ] • |- DERBY DAY WAGERING | J 1 LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 5— The ,096,613 which was wagered at Churchill Downs on Derby Day in 1926 still stands as a worlds record mutuel turnover, and while this figure is likely to stand tomorrow, the track is prepared to handle a heavy volume of business through the betting wickets, which number more than any other track in the world. A total of 94,870 was wagered on the Derby alone in 1926. Last years Derby Day "Play" was ,511,-689, of which 28,742 was handled on the Derby itself, and if fair weather prevails these totals may be increased tomorrow. The. official mutuel handles at Churchill Downs since the record year and also the yearly handles on the Derby itself follow: Year Total for Day Derby 1926 ,096,613 94,870 1927 1,934,232 676,443 1928 1,890,050 620,643 1929 1,790,670 675,106 1930 1,644,409 584,894 1931 1,374,822 495,886 1932 850,809 277,105 1933 745,603 229,312 1934 999,140 382,584 1935 1,031,072 412,846 1936 1,269,188 472,750 1937 1,535,604 585,606 1938 1,511,689 528,742
