Maine’s fabled fairground circuit has long served as the proving ground for aspiring harness racing drivers, providing a bevy of first win experiences for many of the sport’s top-rated teamsters.
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Long shots tussle at Skowhegan State Fair
It’s not often that a post time favorite is not involved when an early speed duel erupts at a harness track but that was exactly the scenario that played out at the Skowhegan State Fair on Tuesday (Aug. 18) when a a pair of 8-1 shots left the gate hard against each other, with neither showing any inclination toward relinquishing their desire for the front-end seat.
Doucette doubles at Skowhegan State Fair
James Doucette led a trio of drivers who scored twin wins at the Skowhegan State Fair on Monday (Aug. 17), joining fellow teamsters Nick Graffam and McGwire Sowers in making repeat visits to the winner’s circle in front of the 208-year-old agricultural exhibition’s voluminous stands.
Three track records fall at the Topsham (ME) Fair
Track conditions, which bordered on excellent throughout the meet, combined with what many have described as the finest card of harness racing ever to be programmed at the Topsham Fair, conspired to deliver both enthusiastically appreciated action and blazing new track records in the fair’s closing session on Saturday (Aug. 15).
Rau Ru wins sixth consecutive as Switzer wins four at the Topsham Fair
Jetson’s dog, Astro, may have coined the phrase “Rau Ru”, and Scooby Doo certainly made it his trademark, but there was no doubt as to who was the top-dog at the Topsham Fair on Thursday (August 13) as Rau Ru claimed his sixth consecutive win for owner/trainer Zach Vickerson.
Star Speaker wins a squeaker at the Topsham (ME) Fair
The margin of victory was minuscule as Star Speaker survived the close scrutiny of the photo-finish camera to post his 32nd career victory on Wednesday (Aug. 12) at the Topsham (ME) Fair.
A sweet win for Suge at Bangor State Fair
Suge (pronounced like the first syllable of “Sugar”) surged down Victory Lane at the Bangor State Fair on Wednesday (Aug. 5), earning her first win since joining the Michelle Lefebvre stable and delivering the first win as an owner for Lefebvre’s 17-year-old son, Landon Biggar.
Harness racing featured at the Bangor State Fair
Maine’s fabled agricultural fair season kicks off on Thursday (July 20) as harness racing will be featured, with pari-mutuel wagering, at historic Bass Park with post time slated for 6 p.m. (EDT).
Twin B High Tech wins fourth in a row Bangor Raceway
Summertime temperatures have been on the sizzling side of the thermometer in Maine this season but no one has felt the heat quite like the competition that has been forced to line up behind the gate with the blazing hot Twin B High Tech.
Readyfortheladys scores 30th career win Wednesday at Bangor Raceway
Readyfortheladys was more than ready for a spotlight dance at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (July 8) as the 8-year-old daughter of Always A Virgin soared to an insistent sort of score while securing the 30th win of her career with regular driver Andy Harrington calling the shots.