Maine Racing is a Joke

[Wildwood]

Double Digit Dave just recorded a Triple digit win ticket

[G]

The Horsemen of Maine had it against the owner of Scarborough and I knew that was a mistake. The Horsemen of Maine had it against the owner of Scarborough I knew that was a mistake. Now look it’s horrible.

[dougie]

I've been to every fair here and can tell you that harness racing has it's fans/supporters. But most who attend these fairs are there for eating, rides, and lots of walking from booth to booth. To listen to owners and trainers speak, all seem to  agree we need a newly built (very small) track in southern Maine directly off the Maine turnpike.

[Jack R. Braden]

A new or renovated track in southern Maine that provides a good race day experience for everyone--horses, trainers, owners, fans, bettors, etc.--is definitely high on the wishlist.

[MCR]

I see brandsatter-hall has a couple entries today. Is she trying to work her way back? 
I hear Butterfield will be back next year.  Could be hard times ahead for maine horsemen.

[kantseeback]

As a Mainer, I will tell you racing is pretty much done here. Very few people attend the "racing season" at Cumby. As for the fairs, Fryeburg's stands are packed. That's the last bright spot for racing in the Pine Tree state.

People are always raving about that Cumby, it must be an incredible track.
CUMBY.

[dougie]

People are always raving about that Cumby, it must be an incredible track.
CUMBY.

Cumby is a dump! LOL!

[John Moody]

Excellent racing and betting at Cumberland 

[chief yogi]

crappy racing. allways short prices. non exsitaint care for any patrons. leaky grandstand close to being condemed. thats what cumby is. and dont forget 25 mins between races. those 5 people need time to bet. any horsemen allowed to race there.

[Ohio Bill]

who's announcing that shithole Cumberland?  I heard the Kike croaked!

[kantseeback]

What are the purses like at Cumby?

[MTP1972]

who's announcing that shithole Cumberland?  I heard the Kike croaked!

Scott Ehrlich is alive and well and announcing there.

[Locked in with pace]

For the type of horses that race at Cumberland, The purses are not that bad. You can't brag about them, but the purses are like they have been for years. Bangor purses are slightly higher. The stall prices there are very, very reasonable. The late closers go for very good money. It's more like survivor mode. They make enough to get by. The sire stakes go for excellent money, and some can get lucky and have one that makes good money. Mainers have been racing with small purses for years, so is like the norm. They survive.

[chief yogi]

slow death is a better description. purses are ok to keep stock to sore or slow for plainridge. cumberland had a huge rate of chalk. some were bet crazy at last second for no reason then jogged. crooked idk but have questions on some. way way too many 2.20 win payoffs. question why hammer to win, i know small pools but why not just bet show and have a cusion. ave win payoff might not hit 4 even with one 50-1 shot winning. ave exacta bout 5 and ave tri bout 12. not a product worth betting. fryeburg on tuesday. hope to make some money.

[MTP1972]

Cumberland actually has a minimum of $2.20 for place and $2.10 for show which I've never seen elsewhere.