by Michael Sweeney, for Scarborough Downs

Scarborough, ME — Maine’s 2016 harness racing season is set to commence on Saturday (March 26) as the gates at Scarborough Downs swing open for the 66th year in a row.

The Downs will launch the season on a two day a week schedule, racing Saturday and Sunday, with post time slated for 1:30 p.m. (EST) on both days.

Well over 200 horses have entered to qualify this spring, a sharp contrast to the weather plagued 2015 season, so the fields will be full and the competition at a fever pitch, which should certainly test the handicapping skills of the local patrons.

“We’re extremely happy with the number of horses entered for the opening weekend cards and those numbers should translate into very competitive racing,” said Scarborough Director of Operations Steve Cobbett, “Currently the staff is putting the finishing touches on all our preparations and we’ll be ready and excited to welcome the large expected crowds on Opening Day.”

Scarborough Downs proudly features live harness racing Saturday and Sunday with post time at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.ScarboroughDowns.com or our Facebook page.