The top thoroughbred horse racing tracks in North America ranked by handle.

Ranking the top 40 Thoroughbred horse racing tracks by betting handle is challenging due to the limited public release of comprehensive, up-to-date figures. However, major tracks consistently leading the betting handle in recent years—based on available data and the latest industry reports—are highly consistent year after year. Below, you’ll find a ranked list compiled primarily from historic betting handle stats, recent reporting on average handles, and industry recognition through sources like the Sports Business Journal, BloodHorse, industry forums, and wagering platforms.

Note: While the top 15–20 rankings are widely recognized by industry and historic betting handle figures, tracks farther down the list are based on known field sizes, purse distributions, and typical wagering patterns (with some Canadian tracks like Woodbine listed due to high handle with U.S. wagering) as specific handle snapshots for all venues are not published in full by any single source. Tracks that have closed (such as Hollywood Park or Bay Meadows) are not included, and the order may shift slightly each year due to race schedules and venue performance.