While Maine has a storied history in harness racing, most horses race for little money. Outside of the Maine Sire Stakes, it's got to be a tough "road to hoe" for any owner to make money. And with pools so small, it's not easy to make a "betting coup" at the windows. We have heard rumors for years that we'll see a "new spanking" track off the Saco Exit one day, but that will never happen. First it was investors from Boston. Next it was a group out of NYC. Then some local business folk were working on it. Nothing ever came of it. So we have Bangor. Which is ok. Then a rundown dump at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. And finally.....fair racing coming up fast. The fairs are fun at least. Over priced food. Lot's of exhibits. Free tastings of maple syrup, jams and jellies, and homemade chocolate. And lots of racing before packed old wooded stands for us to watch. But despite it all.....I love living in Maine.
