December 23, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Juneparker swooped the field to take the $10,000 final of the Vixen Pop-up Series at Cumberland on Monday (Dec. 22), a rescheduled card from the previous Friday. 

Teamster Kevin Switzer Jr. took back at the start and let Twin B High Tech (Nick Graffam) set a torrid :28 opening panel.  At the :59 half the 5-year-old daughter of Millionaire Cam followed the cover of favorite Commander Cathy N (Aaron Hall) around the paddock turn and down the backstretch the second time.  Both aggressors moved to go around the pacesetter, forcing Juneparker three wide on the outside through a 1:29.1 third stanza.

Down the stretch Switzer Jr. asked for a little extra closing kick and got up under the shadow of the wire to prevail over Commander Cathy N by a half-length in 1:59.4.

Owned and trained by Ryan Berry, it was the mare’s 13^th win of the year, pushing her seasonal bankroll to $36,238.  She returned $12.60.  Twin B High Tech was third.

Driver McGwire Sowers had three wins on the mid-day card, including the final race of the year with his wife’s pupil, Miss Quality, to give Autym Sowers a total of 45 wins over the 2025 season and her first season-long training title.  Benson Merrill finished second with 40 training wins.

Kevin Switzer Jr., the leading reinsman of the meet with 118 trips to the winners circle, won a pair of races on closing day.   Aaron Hall (63) and McGwire Sowers (62) rounded out the top three.

The Monday card concluded the 52 extended pari-mutuel race dates at the iconic Southern Maine oval.  Racing will resume at Cumberland in mid-March 2026, pending regulatory approval.

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December 22, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, ME – A day in the life of a harness racing track man is anything but routine.  Depending upon the weather, the team of Bruce Kilton and Michael Bilodeau could be working all day, all night, or all day and night on the racing surface at First Tracks Cumberland.

Prior to the Sunday (Dec. 21) card the dynamic duo had been maintaining the track for the previous 48 hours straight, which saw them responding to rain, freezing temps and high winds as it wreaked havoc upon the stone dust, and the horse people, of Southern Maine. 

As expected, the track lost power on Friday (Dec. 19) during a storm which produced an inch of rain coupled with gusts up to 60 miles per hour.  While power crews and linemen worked feverishly overnight to restore electricity, Kilton and Bilodeau went to work to ‘freeze dry’ the racing surface so that the track’s 17^th winter card, and the Au Revoir retirement ceremonies, could be held on Saturday (Dec. 20).

“We knew that it was going to be a long night,” noted Kilton who has been driving big trucks and heavy equipment his entire life.  The Portland-born 56-year-old was the track man at Scarborough before that facility closed, and moved over to Cumberland in 2022.

“Ultimately, we cannot start working on the track until, number one, it stops raining and, number two, the track starts freezing back up,” Kilton added.

“The conditioner is our best piece of equipment for getting the track ready to race,” he continued.  “We like to keep a cushion on the surface as best we can so the horses get a break from the firmer conditions evident on the fair circuit.”

Speaking of fairs, Michael Bilodeau grew up at the Rochester (Maine) Fair and has been driving track implements since he was “2-years-old” noted the lifelong New England resident. 

The 35-year-old stated, “As I got older I went on to do the Oxford Fair, then went to Pompano, then to Scarborough Downs and began here when Cumberland opened in 2021.”

Bilodeau learned from his experience in South Florida to add more stone dust to the track after a rain to help soak up the water.  But he also credits New York’s Kim Crawford with providing him timely advice when necessary.

First Tracks General Manager Ben Kenney gave him the nickname ‘Pompano Mike’ back when he first came aboard, and the moniker has stuck.

“Bruce and Mike are an invaluable part of our track’s day to day operations,” Kenney stated. 

“They battle all types of weather conditions and the mayhem it leaves on the track surface.  One of the best parts about the team is that they both approach situations in different ways.  In doing so, it makes them highly effective,” Kenney added.

“But most of all we appreciate that no matter what the situation they have a great attitude and a good sense of humor … which is always required when you’re a track man in Maine.”

The proof of all the hard work and dedication to the track surface was on full display on Sunday (Dec. 21) when several series finals went postward at Cumberland.  The featured $12,500 Blitzen Pop-Up Series final went to Hespoisedtopounce A in a wire-to-wire romp for driver Aaron Hall.

Tripping the timer in 1:59 for trainer Jimmy Nickerson and owners Tim Bojarski and Tony Gruppo, the 9-year-old son of Bettor’s Delight returned $3.40 to his backers.

The $10,000 Comet series final was captured by Cigars And Port in 1:57.4 for driver Wally Watson who co-owns with Fox Ridge Stable.  The 8-year-old son of So Surreal is trained by Lisa Watson and paid $9.60.

Jones Hanover took the $10,000 Dasher final in 1:59.3 in wire-to-wire fashion for driver Kevin Switzer Jr.  Owned and trained by Zach Vickerson, the 4-year-old son of Huntsville returned $3.40.

Todd Whitney took the $7,500 Maine Amateur Driving Club final with Legal Bettor in 1:58.3.  Scoring by 6-1/2 lengths with the 10-year-old son of Bettor’s Delight, the Lefebvre owned and trained pacer paid $2.20.

Driver Aaron Hall grabbed a natural hat trick and leading reinsman Kevin Switzer Jr. picked up three of his own on the card, and was recognized for topping the leaderboard (116 wins and counting) at Cumberland for the 2025 calendar year. 

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December 21, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, ME –Air Force Grad, a gray fan-favorite and barn pet of veteran outrider Sherry Cushing, was paraded in front of the fans to kick off the exhibition of ‘Au Revoir’ Day at Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 20), which honored twelve individual harness horses on the eve of their official retirements at age 14.

The Standardbred breed has always been known for its stamina and durability, and in no place was this trait be more evident were the dozen foals of 2011 with Maine connections were recognized for their racing achievements, as well as their longevity during the all-day presentations. 

Sherry Cushing, long-time outrider at both Monticello and Cumberland Raceway, noted, “One of my favorite drives on ‘Grad’ was on Mother’s Day, when I had just graduated from nursing school.  He came from way back to pull of the win at Scarborough Downs.”

Cushing, the owner, trainer and part-time driver of the gray son of The Panderosa has had the horse since he was three and said, “his new job in retirement will be dressage and driving classes at local horse shows.”

In addition to the aforementioned Air Force Grad, the other retirees were: Archetto Hanover, Bali, Dancin Hill, Diabando, Frankandjoanne, Mr Bo Diddley, One Swan For All, Pembroke Scorpio, Royal Reception, Skyful Of Lighters and Warrawee Preferred.  All horses paraded in front of the stands, with many being swarmed by friends and well-wishers in the winners circle.

Among the group, whose combined earnings are $3.5 million with an average of over $292,000, there are a few horses with distinctions worth noting.

“Archetto Hanover may be the Standardbred who has competed at more extended pari-mutuel tracks (26) than any other horse in recent history,” noted Derick Giwner, editor of DRF Harness.  The son of Bettor’s Delight is also the richest $576,699 and has the most starts (421) of any other horse being feted.

Local trotting war-horse Warrawee Preferred has the distinction of the highest win percentage (22%) and is tied with pacer Bali as having the most wins (68).

Dancin Hill is the group’s fastest pacer at 1:50.1 and Lisa Watson’s One Swan For All is the swiftest trotter with a mark of 1:54.1.

Overall, the group has been behind the starting car an impressive 3,501 times, with an average of 292 starts per retiree.

In addition to the Au Revoir ceremonies, Cumberland also hosted the $10,000 Prancer Pop-Up final that was handily captured by Jax Spratt in a wire-to-wire triumph in 2:03.4.

Trained and driven to victory by Aaron Hall for owner Bill Phipps, the 5-year-old son of Devious Man won his last three starts at Cumberland and has 11 scores this season.  He returned $2.80 to his backers.  Ghetto Boy (Hunter Lofthus) finished second, J S Peyton (Nick Graffam) was third.

The $6,000 Comet Pop-Up Series Consolation went to Calvin K in 2:01.  Driven by Nick Graffam for trainer Dalton Lee, the 11-year-old son of Classic Card Shark returned $16.40 and is owned by Bob Kluchevitz. 

In the $5,000 Cupid Pop-Up Series Consolation it was Just Aftermidnight who timed it perfectly to swoop the field down the backside and score by half a length in 2:03.2.  Driven by Andy Harrington for owner-trainer-breeder Christine Holt, the 3-year-old son of Thirty Two Red paid $3.80.

Driver Nick Graffam enjoyed a driving triple on the nine-race card, with Kevin Switzer Jr. and Aaron Hall each picking up a pair of victories.

Mandatory payouts originally scheduled for Sunday will now be ‘must pays’ on the original Friday (Dec. 19) card postponed to Monday (Dec. 22).  Post time remains 10:55 am.

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December 19, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(provided photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – The Standardbred breed has always been known for its stamina and durability, and in no place will this trait be more evident than on Saturday (Dec. 20) during Cumberland Raceway’s fifth annual Au Revoir Retirement Ceremonies.

Twelve 14-year-old harness horses with Maine connections will be recognized for their racing achievements, as well as their longevity during the all-day presentations.  Prior to the 10:55 am post time of the first race, the first retired horse named Air Force Grad, a gray fan-favorite and barn pet of Cumberland’s outrider Sherry Cushing, will be ridden to the winner’s circle to kick off the exhibitions.

All of the horse’s connections will receive a couple of commemorative programs complete with photos and bios, as well as a custom-made plaque with the horse’s name and images proudly displayed.

In addition to the aforementioned Air Force Grad, the other retirees are: Archetto Hanover, Bali, Dancin Hill, Diabando, Frankandjoanne, Mr Bo Diddley, One Swan For All, Pembroke Scorpio, Royal Reception, Skyful Of Lighters and Warrawee Preferred.  All horses will parade in front of the stands, individually and sequentially, before the first seven races on the program.

Among the group, whose combined earnings are $3.5 million with an average of over $292,000, there are a few horses with distinctions worth noting.

“Archetto Hanover may be the Standardbred who has competed at more extended pari-mutuel tracks (26) than any other horse in recent history,” noted Derick Giwner, editor of DRF Harness.  The son of Bettor’s Delight is also the richest $576,699 and has the most starts (421) of any other horse being feted.

Local trotting war-horse Warrawee Preferred has the distinction of the highest win percentage (22%) and is tied with pacer Bali as having the most wins (68).

Dancin Hill is the group’s fastest pacer at 1:50.1 and Lisa Watson’s One Swan For All is the swiftest trotter with a mark of 1:54.1.

Overall, the group has been behind the starting car an impressive 3,501 times, with an average of 292 starts per retiree.

The lone starter on the day will be Pembroke Scorpio who is listed as 6-1 in the morning line in race five with Andy Harrington driving for owner-trainer Patricia Sumner.  She stated, “I can say without hesitation he’s brought a happy smile to me for a long time, he’s part of me and he deserves the best of everything in his retirement.”

A life-long resident of Maine, his prior name was Scorpio Seelster, but was purchased as a yearling by Bill Varney and re-named Pembroke Scorpio.  Then he was sold to Ken Underhill and Heath Campbell, then passed to Valerie Grondin, and then ended up in the barn with the Sumners.

There is yet another ‘retiree’ that will have to wait another few days before he can officially call it quits.  Mr Bo Diddly, owned by Adalberto Silva and Courtney Pitts, was in-to-go on Friday (Dec. 19) but that card was postponed to Monday (Dec. 22) due to high winds in the region.  He scores from post five with Aaron Hall in race one and has been listed as 4-1 on the morning line.

Aside from the Au Revoir ceremonies, Cumberland also hosts several Winter Pop-Up Series finals this weekend.  The $10,000 Prancer final and two consolations ($5,000 Cupid and $6,000 Comet) go on Saturday (Dec. 20). 

Sunday’s (Dec. 21) card features $12,500 Blitzen final, two $10,000 finals of the Comet and Dasher, and the $7,500 Cupid Pop-Up Series final.  

Mandatory payouts originally scheduled for Sunday will now be ‘must pays’ on the original Friday (Dec. 19) card postponed to Monday (Dec. 22).  Post time remains 10:55 am.

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December 15, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Driver Aaron Hall and trainer Jamie Gerard grabbed two of the three $8,500 divisions of the Dasher Pop-up Series at Cumberland on Sunday (Dec. 14) amid intermittent snow fall.

Echos Sharkie lined up in fourth position behind the Wes Brown starting gate ready to roll, with fans squinting through the snowflakes catch all the winter action.  No post position has accounted for more victories than post four at Cumberland this season, with 100 winners springing into action from the center of the racetrack.  Echos Sharkie was no different, as the field gapped his cover through modest fractions of :31.2 and to the 1:03 half.

During the first circuit Never Say Never N (4/1, Kevin Switzer Jr.) sat a loose pocket, with the 3-5 favorite Circling The Prey (Nick Graffam) getting away fourth.  Heading to the five-eighths marker The Big Aristotle (22-1, Chris Long) came first over to challenge with the Circling The Prey grabbing that cover second over into a swifter 1:32.3 third panel.

Around the final turn the pacesetting Echos Sharkie gained some separation as the favorite swung three-wide around fading cover.  Through the stretch no one could catch the 6-year-old son of Shadyshark Hanover, who scored in 2:02.1, well in-hand.

Driven by Aaron Hall for owner / trainer Jamie Gerard, it was his tenth win of the season and sixth victory in his last ten starts.  He returned $6.60 as the public’s second choice.

Circling The Prey got up for second; Never Say Never N was third.

Hall and Gerard teamed up again to take another $8,500 leg of the Dancer series with Quan Blue Chip in 2:01.1.  This time the 9-year-old son of Sunshine Beach left from pylon position and got away fourth amid a blistering :28.2 opening panel set by the headstrong 1-2 favorite Jones Hanover (Switzer).

Reys N A Ruckus (12-1, Chris Long) pulled going to the quarter pole which gave Quan Blue Chip and Hall live cover through the :59.2 half, and then tipped three-wide down the backside to swoop the front runners and score by two open lengths.

Trained by Jamie Gerard who co-owns with Hunter Lofthus, it was his seventh seasonal victory, returning $15.00.

Mr Fantasy (6-1, Andy Harrington) finished second; Jones Hanover hung on for third.

The third $8,500 leg of the Dasher series went to General Ward in 2:01.2.  Driven by Chris Long for trainer James Dunn and owner Diane Dunn, the 8-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere paid $9.00.

Two $8,500 legs of the Blitzen Pop-Up Series went to Rau Ru (2:00.2, $3.40) and Hespoisedtopounce A (2:02, $2.80).

Driver Aaron Hall enjoyed a four bagger, while Switzer Jr., Long and McGwire Sowers each picked up a pair.

Racing continues on Monday (Dec. 15) at First Tracks Cumberland with which is a rescheduled card from last Friday (Dec. 12). Post time for the first race is 10:55 am.

Cumberland Raceway’s final 3-day weekend of racing starts on Friday (Dec. 19), features the Au Revoir Retirement Ceremonies on Saturday (Dec. 20), and concludes the Winter Festival on Sunday (Dec. 21).  Post time remains 10:55 am.

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December 14, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Three $7,500 divisions of the Prancer Pop-up Series went postward at Cumberland on Saturday (Dec. 13) with Jax Spratt grabbing his second leg in as many weeks. 

Sent off as the 1-5 favorite, Jax Spratt proceeded to scat away from the starting car, putting the rest of the field in behind him from post four.  As the 5-year-old son of Devious Man led the field into a :30 opening panel, Kevin Switzer Jr. was tracking along in the pocket with Sunny’s Rebel.

Dropping the tempo substantially, the half was in a pedestrian 1:02.4, which was enough of a breather to ensure that no one could get to the public choice.  After an early miscue Gemstone Pillar (Mike Stevenson) flushed the cover of Little Macabee (McGwire Sowers) as the field entered the backstretch the second time.

With a third panel in 1:33.3, and Little Macabee breathing down his neck, driver Aaron Hall exited the last turn and asked his charge for more trot.  Jax Spratt responded with a :29.4 closing kick to put away any would-be upsetters by 1-1/2 lengths in a well-rated 2:03.2.

Also trained by Aaron Hall for owner Bill Phipps, it was his tenth win of the season and 29^th overall.  His seasonal earnings have increased to $39,650, and he returned $2.60.

Sunny’s Rebel finished second by a whisker; Little Macabee was a late charging third.

It was an ownership double in the second $7,500 Prancer division as the 3-year-old Devious Lad came from off the pace to win against older horses in 2:03.3.

Smartly driven by Nick Graffam for trainer Mike Cushing and owners Bill Phipps and Janice Conner, it was the sophomore trotter’s fifth lifetime victory.  The son of Devious Man paid a whopping $50.60.  Motto (Sowers) finished second; Fomor (Andy Harrington) was third.

The third $7,500 Prancer leg was captured by J S Peyton (Nick Graffam) in 2:03.1, returining $5.00.

Four $5,000 legs of the Cupid Pop-Up Series were also on the Saturday card, and were captured by: Terror Hall (2:02.1, $3.20), Bettor N Joy (2:01.4, $10.60), Maching Time (2:01.4, $4.20) and Cutter Loose (2:02.1, $2.80).

Racing continues on Sunday (Dec. 14) at First Tracks Cumberland with five $8,500 divisions of the Blitzen and Dasher Pop-up series for pacers filling the twelve race card.

The Pick 5 starts with the third race; our Pick 4 highlights the ninth, and our High-Five Pentafecta in the finale—all with low 16% takeouts.

Post time for the first race is 10:55 am.

In addition, the card originally scheduled for Friday (Dec. 12) will race in its entirety with the same race numbers, post positions and horses on Monday (Dec. 15).

Cumberland Raceway will continue with three days of harness racing each week (Fri-Sat-Sun) through Dec. 21, 2025.  Post time remains 10:55 am.

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December 12, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Trotters take center stage at Cumberland on Saturday (Dec. 13) with three $7,500 divisions of the Prancer Pop-up Series’ second leg of action.

Last week’s swiftest victor, Jax Spratt, who scampered home an easy winner in his division, draws the luck four hole in the opener.  Trained and driven by Aaron Hall, the 5-year-old son Devious Man has been made the 2-1 second choice on the morning line. 

While Jax Spratt sports nine wins in 26 seasonal outings, he should get a good trip behind front-end-loving Sunny’s Rebel (9-5), who also has nine wins in 37 tries.  He leaves from pylon position with Kevin Switzer Jr. in the bike for trainer Benson Merrill.

Post time for the first race is 10:55 am.

The other two divisions, races five and seven, are led by Valyrian Steel (9-5, Switzer Jr.) and Foxy Trottin Stick (5-2, Switzer Jr.), respectively.

The Pick 5 starts with the third race; our Pick 4 highlights the sixth, and our High-Five Pentafecta in the finale—all with low 16% takeouts.

Racing continues on Sunday (Dec. 14) at First Tracks Cumberland with five $8,500 divisions of the Blitzen and Dasher Pop-up series for pacers filling the twelve race card.

In addition, the card originally scheduled for Friday (Dec. 12) will race in its entirety with the same race numbers, post positions and horses on Monday (Dec. 15).

Cumberland Raceway will continue with three days of harness racing each week (Fri-Sat-Sun) through Dec. 21, 2025.  Post time remains 10:55 am.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 — by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

Cumberland, ME — First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that the Winter meet’s 13^th racing date scheduled for Friday (Dec. 12) has been postponed until Monday (Dec. 15).  Post time remains 10:55 a.m., with the same program, race sequence and post positions originally slated for Friday to be held in its entirety on Monday.

The Saturday (Dec. 13) and Sunday (Dec. 14) programs remain unchanged at this time.

As always, timely updates can be found on the tracks website: firsttrackscumberland.com and on social media.

December 9, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Local trotter Jax Spratt got back into the winners circle at Cumberalnd Raceway on Monday (Dec. 8) taking his $6,500 co-featured division of the Prancer Pop-Up Series.

On the race card that was originally scheduled for Saturday (Dec. 6), and held in it’s entirety two days later, the 5-year-old son of Devious Man made every call a winning one for driver-trainer Aaron Hall.  Completing the circuit in 2:02.3, it was his ninth win of season and 28^th of his career.

Owned by Bill ‘Yarmouth Lumber’ Phipps, he returned $4.60.  Matt So Sure (Nick Graffam) finished second; Lindy On Stage (Wally Watson) was third.

In the other $6,500 division of the Prancer it was J S Peyton who also enjoyed the wire-to-wire route to victory, scoring in 2:03.1 for driver Nick Graffam and trainer Benson Merrill.  The 10-year-old veteran by Swan For All is owned by the triumvirate of Bill Tracy, Marty Kiernan and Thelma Kiernan.  He paid $3.80 for his seventh seasonal triumph and 50^th career win.

Ghetto Boy (Mike Stevenson) finished second; Devious Lad (Mike Cushing) was third.

Drivers Nick Graffam, Aaron Hall and Mike Stevenson all picked up driving doubles on the 9-race program. 

Racing resumes on Friday (Dec. 12) as Cumberland Raceway has transitioned to three days of harness racing (Fri-Sat-Sun).  The Au Revoir Retirement ceremonies are slated for Saturday, Dec. 20. 

The 18-day meet runs until Dec. 21, 2025.  Post time is always 10:55 am. 

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December 8, 2025 – by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – A host of Winter Pop-Up series were in full swing on Sunday (Dec. 7) with all of the holiday-themed events enjoying robust participation at Cumberland Raceway, complete with tight finishes and handsome payouts.

Perhaps the most exciting race of the day was the first $7,500 leg of the ‘Dasher’ series which witnessed a three-way battle between eventual winner Echos Sharkie (post 5, Aaron Hall) who bested Ahoy Hanover (4, James Douchette) and Dark As Night (1, Nick Graffam) by a short head.

Jamie Gerard owns and trains the 6-year-old son of Shadyshark Hanover who completed the circuit while parked the last half in 1:58.3.  He returned $6.40 to his backers.

The second $7,500 Dasher split went to Mornin Captain (13-1, Mike Stevenson) who won by a nose over Circling The Pray (16-1, Nick Graffam), with the pair bringing home a $157.80 exacta.  The winner paid $29.80 for the mile in 1:58.1.

The co-featured $8,000 ‘Blitzen’ events were captured by Rau Rau (1:57.4, $3.80) and Sheriff N (1:58, $3.60).  Both were driven by Chris Long for trainer Zach Vickerson.

There were also five $5,000 divisions of the Comet series, with this week’s winners listed as: Fern Hill Flight (1:59.2, $2.80); Tobins Burke (1:58.1, $3.20); Justa Little Bit A (1:57.4, $2.20); Press Time (1:59.1, $13.20) and Fall In Line (1:59.1, $4.40). The second legs go next week for $6,000.

In other news, Benson Merrill drove General Ward to a wire-to-wire victory in the $4,000 Maine Amateur Driving Club event, scoring in 1:59.4.  Trained by Jim Dunn, the 8-year-old son Somebeachsomewhere kept the 1/5 favorite Premier Joy A (Todd Whitney) at bay to grab his fifth win of the season.  He returned $7.00 and is owned by Diane Dunn.

Driver Chris Long had four wins on the program and McGwire Sowers picked up a pair of victories.

Racing resumes on Monday for a special re-scheduled card, which was postponed from last Saturday (Dec. 6).  The same races, horses and post positions will compete as originally drawn.

Cumberland Raceway has transitioned to three days of harness racing (Fri-Sat-Sun) which continues December 12.  The Au Revoir Retirement ceremonies are slated for Saturday, Dec. 20. 

The 18-day meet runs until Dec. 21, 2025.  Post time is always 10:55 am. 

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