by Susan Higgins, director of marketing, Scarborough Downs
Scarborough, ME — Kevin Switzer maintained the winning edge at Scarborough Downs on Friday (Dec. 2) as the man in Blue and Black continued on his quest for his first driving championship at the seaside oval.

Derek Davis photo
Driver Kevin Switzer wins with trotter Better By Design at Scarborough Downs on Friday.
Switzer began the day 12 wins the best over perennial powerhouse Drew Campbell and maintained that advantage as both drivers swapped appearances in the winner’s circle, scoring one win apiece on the 11-race program.
Switzer’s score came early on as he engineered the winning strategy behind the veteran trotter Better By Design, ushering the 11-year-old son of Lindy Lane down victory lane for the 44th time in his career. The win was the third consecutive for the Jon Chenard trainee.
Campbell’s win to maintain the status quo came via the disqualification route as Skootaboo, a 2-year-old Maine-bred son of Sakrologist survived serious road trouble and late mile confusion to secure his maiden win.
With only eight performances remaining in Scarborough Downs’ 2011 meeting, the race for top dog status could well come right down to the wire as the Dec. 18 closing day looms ever closer. The jeweler has been put on notice — the championship trophy may have to be engraved on the meet’s final day.