by Michael Sweeney, for Scarborough Downs

Scarborough, ME — Maine Sire Stakes racing made a triumphant return to Scarborough Downs on Thursday (June 29) as the 3-year-old filly pacing divisions took center stage with two divisions raced for purses in excess of $10,000 each.

Meadows Rosebud left a little doubt in the outcome of the first division of state-bred lassies as the 3-year-old daughter of Western Mavericks-Rose of Aquamarine set sail from the rail, never to look back, while she effortlessly piking her rivals twice around the half-mile oval, before coasting to a five-length margin at the wire.

Michael Newman photo

Meadows Rosebud was impressive in her score in Maine Sire Stakes action at Scarborough Downs.

Owned by Lorraine O’Connor of Bedford, Mass. and trained by veteran roster-master Ralph Anderson, Meadows Rosebud was teamed to her initial 3-year-old victory by driver Kevin Switzer Jr. and timed in 2:00. Downeast Foxy lady (G. Mosher) followed gamely along for runner-up honors while Arabella (M. Graffam) rallied for third.

Pembrook Perfect wasted precious little time in laying out her plans for her quest for back-to-back Maine championships, as the Queen of last year’s freshman set quickly claimed her customary front-end seat, to impressively tally her ninth career victory, timed in 2:00, as she launched her sophomore campaign in picture perfect fashion.

The daughter of Western Maverick-Perfect Launch was driven to victory by Heath Campbell for trainer Valerie Grondin, much to the delight of co-owners William Varney and Lynn-Marie Plouffe. Persephone (K Switzer, Jr) stalked throughout while settling for second place honors, while CBF Sunshine (E. Davis Jr.) mounted a credible rally for third.

Maine Sire Stakes action returns to Scarborough Downs Friday afternoon with the 2-year-old pacing colt division taking center stage, starting with a 4:30 p.m. post time.

Scarborough Downs is pleased to present twilight harness racing cards on Thursday through Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) with the Sunday matinee heading to post at 1:30 p.m.

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