Cumberland, ME – For the fifth season in a row, First Tracks Cumberland will present the Au Revoir Retirement Showcase, slated for Saturday, Dec. 20. The event is open to 14-year-old horses that are racing or have retired within the last four years and have Maine connections.
Ten retirees have already been entered, and those horses will parade in front of the fans in either harness or halter and be featured in a half-page bio with photograph in the program. Equine honorees must be present to participate. This shall serve as the tracks “last call” for entries. Trainers or owners must “declare” their horse by Wednesday (Dec. 3). To enter your horse, or for more information, send an email of interest to Chris Tully at tullytrot@yahoo.com.
First Tracks Cumberland has transitioned to a three-day weekend of racing, adding the Friday (Dec. 5) card, which complements the Saturday (Dec. 6) and Sunday (Dec. 7) programs. First post: 10:55 am.
Draw dates will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively, with the box closing at noon each day.
Racing at Cumberland continues three days each weekend through Dec. 21.
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