Harness Racing Gives Back Day a huge success at Scarborough
July 26, 2014,by Mike Sweeney, for Scarborough Downs
Scarborough, ME — Scarborough Downs was privileged to play host to the fourth annual Maine Harness Racing Gives Back charity drive on Saturday (July 26) as members of the racing community combined forces to assist the folks who do the good deeds out in the local community.
Spearheaded by the Maine Harness Horseman’s Association and championed by the Maine Amateur Drivers Club, a total of $2,067 was raised through raffles and donations. That total will be shared equally by this year’s three charities, The Scarborough Food Pantry, the Arthur B Huot House and the Maine Standardbred Welfare Fund.
“The harness racing industry worked hard and dug deep today but it all paid off as we were able to raise good money to benefit these outstanding organizations,” said MHHA board member David Crochere. “We recognize the importance of community and stand ready to do whatever it takes to help out people in need.”
In other track news, Kevin Switzer, Jr. came to the forefront on Saturday, steering four winners down victory lane, including back-to-back wins behind horses sent out by his mother from the Patty Switzer stable.
Live racing resumes on Sunday afternoon with a 1:05 p.m. (EDT) post time. The matinee performance will feature the return of Maine Sires action as the 2-year-old colt pacing division will take center stage in twin nine-horse fields contested for purses in excess of $10,000 per division.
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