Maine Legends Series Introduced May 28, 2021 First Tracks Cumberland, in collaboration with Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, has announced a new pacing series to be held at both racetracks throughout July.
Maine Approves Online Horse Wagering May 24, 2020 Last week, the Maine Gambling Control Board gave the green light for residents in the state to legally wager on horse races online.
More Details On Maine Cobalt Positives June 08, 2016 More information has come to light in regard to the cobalt positives that were announced in Maine late last week. The positives resulted in fines and suspensions for a number of racing participants.
Suspensions, Fines Over Cobalt June 03, 2016 It has been reported that seven different horsepeople have been handed suspensions and fines in relation to cobalt.
ME Committee To Discuss LD 1111 January 13, 2014 It has been reported that the Maine Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee will be holding a work session on Wednesday (Jan. 15) to discuss bills that could see Scarborough Downs land casi...
Maine's Industry Hinges On LD 1111 January 07, 2014 The future of Maine's harness racing industry may well hang in the balance as the public Hearing for LD 1111, An Act to Allow Maine's Harness Racing Industry to Compete with Casino Gaming, has been sc...
Some Maine Horsepeople Looking South November 17, 2011 The most recent push to get slot machine gaming into southern Maine, which encompasses Scarborough Downs, has failed, and horsepeople have gone on the record as saying they are considering pulling up ...
Gaming Issues Hot Topic In U.S. November 08, 2011 Tuesday is a day for votes with huge implications for the gaming and horse racing industries in two U.S. states
Commission To Review TCO2 Cases April 04, 2011 Attorney/horsemen Billy Childs of Westbrook, Maine, has reported that the Maine State Harness Racing Commission withdrew its complaint against trainer Douglas Gray for an alleged elevated TCO2 violati...
AWOL S-Breds Return To Puf And Pas March 04, 2011 It has been reported that on Thursday, March 3, six standardbreds went on the lam, but were eventually corralled and returned to their cushy homes at Puf and Pas
Maine Racino Gets Green Light November 03, 2010 Biddeford Residents have given an overwhelming vote of support to the proposed Biddeford Downs Racino. When the votes were counted, 'yes' votes totaled 4,636 and 'no' votes totaled 3,244. The vote now...
Maine Horsepeople Against Casino October 29, 2010 Even though the State of Maine's harness racing industry would be set to gain from the implementation of a proposed casino in Oxford County, horsepeople in the state are reportedly against the plan
Starting Gate Injures Five Fans September 07, 2010 It has been reported that five patrons taking in the races at the Windsor Fair in Maine on Labour Day were injured when they were hit by the starting gate prior to the 13th race
