November 30, 2023 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, ME – For the third season in a row First Tracks Cumberland will present the Au Revoir Retirement Showcase, slated for Saturday, December 23.  The event is open to 14-year-old horses that are racing or have retired within the last four years, and have Maine connections. 

Horses will parade in front of the fans in either harness or halter and be featured in a half-page bio with photograph in the program.  Equine honorees must be present to participate.  This shall serve as the tracks ‘last call’ for entries.  Trainers or owners must ‘declare’ their horse by Dec. 6.  To enter your horse, or for more information, send an Email of interest to Chris Tully at: tullytrot@yahoo.com.

First Tracks Cumberland has transitioned to a three-day weekend of racing, adding the Friday (Dec. 1) card, which compliments the Saturday (Dec. 2) and Sunday (Dec. 3) programs.  A total of 33 races will go postward over the three-day span.  First post, 11 am.

Horsemen are reminded that Cumberland’s Winter Late Closing Series starts next week, with the potential for over $150,000 in purses being offered.  For more information, please go to: https://firsttrackscumberland.com/horsemen/

Racing at Cumberland continues three days each week through Christmas Eve, 2023.  Post time remains 11 am.

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