Scarborough Downs to host charity event on Saturday
May 3, 2013,by Mike Sweeney, for Scarborough Downs
Scarborough, ME — Post time for the Kentucky Derby card at Scarborough Downs is slated for 2 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday (May 4), culminating with the simulcast of the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at 6:24 p.m.
Donations will be solicited from the wagering public during Saturday’s card to enhance the One Fund–Boston, a fund established to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Proceeds from the running of three divisions of Maine Amateur Driving Club events (races seven, eight and 10) will be donated to the fund. The first of these races will go to post at approximately 3:50 p.m.
A total of $1,900 has already been pledged to this effort from the Maine harness racing industry, including Scarborough Downs, the New England Harness Writers Association, the RACE ME PAC, the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association and the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association.
- Maine amateur drivers race to benefit Boston Marathon victims (Wednesday, May 01, 2013)
The Maine Amateur Driving Club, an altruistic group of harness enthusiasts, have spearheaded this weekend’s effort to raise money in support of The One Fund-Boston by agreeing to donate their driver’s commission from three MADC races on the Derby Day card at Scarborough.