Purses' effect on foals

When horse racing purses rise, breeders produce more foals, because they have a greater opportunity to make money. When less purse money is offered, breeders cut back. Here are how Minnesota's thoroughbred foal numbers and Canterbury Park's thoroughbred purses have corresponded since 2000:

Year Average daily pursesFoals

2000$102,161171

2001$112,552232

2002$108,491265

2003$119,514284

2004$127,805336

2006$137,223340

2007$129,507315

2008$130,724291

2009$114,072235

2010$105,853142