 Scarborough Downs
For Immediate Release
March
20, 2018
Contact:
John Bott (207) 287-3156
Augusta – Maine’s own harness
race horses will be on full display at Scarborough Downs on Saturday, March 31st
beginning at 1:30 p.m. when the 2018 Maine State Harness Horse Racing Season
officially opens.
Some Maine horses and teams
started their season on out-of-state tracks, such as Pompano Park in Florida,
Saratoga and Yonkers in New York, and Meadowlands in New Jersey. But, the vast
majority of Maine harness race horses, horsemen and horsewomen, as well as fans
who have all been cooped-up all winter, are looking forward to March 31st to start an exciting new season.
The 2018 racing season will
feature full radio coverage of racing at eight of Maine’s agricultural fairs,
including Skowhegan, which will be celebrating its 200th fair. Many
other special events, invitational races and special racing series are being
planned.
The mission of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission is to oversee
and preserve integrity of the harness racing industry and promote sportsmanship.
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