High Gear No Fear unveils blanket finish at Cumberland

May 16, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – With the victory seemingly up for grabs in the final sixteenth of a mile during Friday’s (May 15) featured trot at Cumberland Raceway, top reinsman Nick Graffam patiently and fearlessly skimmed the cones to pay dirt with High Gear No Fear (post 1).

The track was listed as muddy and the drivers had already donned their rain gear as the seventh race got underway.  With Hunter Lofthus sending Ghetto Boy (3-1) out to a quick lead, the pylon positioned High Gear No Fear (5-2) was content to take the pocket trip while heading into the first turn.  By the time the field has straightened out past the paddock Dynamical Tad (Luke Varnum) and 3-5 favorite Pembroke Breeze (Heath Campbell) were seated third and fourth, respectively.

The pacesetting Ghetto Boy hit the opening panel in :30.2, with the field stretched out in the off going.  Approaching the 1:01.2 half Heath Campbell tipped the favorite to go around a lagging Dynamical Tad. 

Down the backstretch the final time the leader increased the tempo with Pembroke Breeze now head-to-head with High Gear No Fear in a loose pocket.  They hit the third station in a forceful 1:31.4 with Pembroke Breeze challenging for the lead around the final turn.

While it appeared that the aggressor may overtake the pacesetter, the momentum of the anticipated, potential victors had stalled mid-stretch.  Graffam used his well-reserved closing kick to scoot pass the outside horses and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, taking the $5,200 conditioned trot by a nose.

Owned and trained by Brian Lamb, the 9-year-old son of Whom Shall I Fear picked up his first win of the season, tripping the timer in 2:04.4.  Returning $7.40, he increased his lifetime earnings to $230,929.

Ghetto Boy hung on for second, while with a fast closing brush of his own, Wariner (Aaron Hall) made up nearly four lengths in the stretch to finish third by a neck.

Nick Graffam had three wins on the program, while former Maine Sire Stakes freshman trotting champ Whatawonder got back to his winning ways for Ken and Shannon Watson.

With the second jewel of the Thoroughbred Triple Crown on tap for Saturday (May 16), Cumberland Raceway will host its own $7,000 Cumberland Preakness with a field of seven going behind the gate in race ten over a special distance of ten furlongs.  The 12-race card also carries a special 2:45 pm post time to accommodate wagering on all the day’s action from Laurel Park.

Trackman Downeast Dave has pegged Venice Blue Chip as the 5-2 early morning line favorite from post two with Walter Case Jr. in the sulky.  Trained by Mark Harris for owner Derek Robishaw and Gayle Harris, the 5-year-old daughter of Lather Up won 11 of 44 races last year, but is still searching for her seasonal trip to victory lane.  The fillies and mares pacing event will be contested at a 1-1/4 mile distance.

The second and third choices in the Cumberland Preakness are Hungry Lady (3-1, Wally Watson) from post six, and Holymotherofmoses (7-2, Dave Ingraham) from post four.  Both mares are coming off of victories in their respective last starts in optional $4,000 claimers.

The co-feature of the afternoon is the $7,000 Winners Over Pace in race eight, pitting Vel Trust In Time (5-2, Aaron Hall) who is saddled with the outermost post seven, against former Maine Sire Stakes star So Rock N’ Roll (3-1, Heath Campbell) from post six.

On Saturday, the exotic wagering action starts with a Pick-5 in the opener, then the Pick-4 is set for the last four races on the program (races 9-12).  The Pick-3 begins in race 10, and all boast a low 16% takeout.  In addition, the 20-cent Superfecta is available in races four, six, and eight, along with a Pentafecta in races five and the finale.  Doors will open at 12:00 noon for the special Preakness day program.

First Tracks Cumberland continues to host their Friday-Saturday racing schedule through the month of May.  When we flip the calendar to June and the official start of summer, the schedule reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the remainder of the meet. 

Except for special occasions, first post is generally 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Cumberland Preakness headlines special post time

May 14, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – With the second jewel of the Thoroughbred Triple Crown on tap for Saturday (May 16), Cumberland Raceway will host its own $7,000 Cumberland Preakness with a field of seven going behind the gate in race ten over a special distance of ten furlongs.  The 12-race card also carries a special 2:45 pm post time to accommodate wagering on all the day’s action from Laurel Park.

Trackman Downeast Dave has pegged Venice Blue Chip as the 5-2 early morning line favorite from post two with Walter Case Jr. in the sulky.  Trained by Mark Harris for owner Derek Robishaw and Gayle Harris, the 5-year-old daughter of Lather Up won 11 of 44 races last year, but is still searching for her seasonal trip to victory lane.  The fillies and mares pacing event will be contested at a 1-1/4 mile distance.

The second and third choices in the Cumberland Preakness are Hungry Lady (3-1, Wally Watson) from post six, and Holymotherofmoses (7-2, Dave Ingraham) from post four.  Both mares are coming off of victories in their respective last starts in optional $4,000 claimers.

The co-feature of the afternoon is the $7,000 Winners Over Pace in race eight, pitting Vel Trust In Time (5-2, Aaron Hall) who is saddled with the outermost post seven, against former Maine Sire Stakes star So Rock N’ Roll (3-1, Heath Campbell) from post six.

On Saturday, the exotic wagering action starts with a Pick-5 in the opener, then the Pick-4 is set for the last four races on the program (races 9-12).  The Pick-3 begins in race 10, and all boast a low 16% takeout.  In addition, the 20-cent Superfecta is available in races four, six, and eight, along with a Pentafecta in races five and the finale.  Doors will open at 12:00 noon for the special Preakness day program.

Of course, First Tracks Cumberland will hold its regular Friday (May 15) card at the usual 12:15 pm post time, with nine races on that program.

First Tracks Cumberland continues to host their Friday-Saturday racing schedule through the month of May.  When we flip the calendar to June and the official start of summer, the schedule reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the remainder of the meet. 

Except for special occasions, first post is generally 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Gowestyounggrace does it again at Cumberland

May 10, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Former Maine Sire Stakes standout Gowestyounggrace secured her second consecutive victory on Saturday (May 9) at Cumberland Raceway, providing fans a glimpse of her previous championship form.

Leaving swiftly from the gate the 5-year-old daughter of Western Maverick pinned her ears and pushed swiftly onward from post five, with Nikasa N (11-1, Kevin Switzer Jr.) alongside through the turn.  By the time the field straightened out past the paddock turn and down the backstretch ‘Grace’ was comfortably in command while setting a snappy :28.2 opening panel.

The even-money favorite reduced the tempo to :59.3 while leading the pack to the half.  Commander Cathy N (3-1, Aaron Hall) was enjoying a pocket trip, with Nikasa N in third.  The first to pull the right line was James Doucette and Shesinqredible Deo (17-1) as the field tightened, who flushed the cover of Ga Speed Matrix (4-1, Mike Stevenson) as they rounded the third turn.

Down the backstretch the first-up Ga Speed Matrix was at the wheels of the pacesetting Gowestyounggrace as the field hit the third stanza in 1:29.1.  Around the turn and down the stretch the aggressors tried valiantly to reel in the leader, but to no avail as the expeditious mare hit her stride and strode home by a measured 1-1/2 lengths in 1:58.2, a new seasonal mark.

Owned, trained and bred by Fred Ward Jr. and Sharon Ward, it was the mare’s second straight win in as many starts which brought her lifetime earnings to $242,409.  She returned $4.00 to grab her 23rd career victory in the $6,000 NW3500 conditioned fillies and mares pace.

Ga Speed Matrix finished second; Commander Cathy N was third.

The richest and swiftest race of the day was captured by Jones Hanover in 1:56.3.  The $6,400 conditioned NW5000 pace was a wire-to-wire rout for driver Kevin Switzer Jr. and owner-trainer David McLellan, returning $3.00.

Top reinsman Nick Graffam had two wins on the 10-race program, as did Aaron Hall and McGwire Sowers.  Graffam leads all Cumberland drivers with 35 seasonal victories, followed by Kevin Switzer Jr. (27) and Aaron Hall (25).

Racing resumes on Friday (May 15) for the fourth of six weekends of Friday-Saturday racing, which runs through the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

First post is always 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Brutalizer outboxes rivals in Cumberland’s Top Trot

May 9, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – When Maine’s top trotters tussled in Friday’s (May 8) $7,000 feature at First Tracks Cumberland the co-favorites used two completely different tactics while chasing pay dirt.

As the wings on the Wes Brown starting gate folded the 3-1 co-favorite Big Al M (Zach Vickerson) was met with an inside challenge by To My Credit (16-1, Alex MacDonald) who blasted out to a blistering :28.3 opening panel.  Vickerson relented and ducked into the two-hole, which was about five lengths in front of the other co-favorite Brutalizer (3-1, Andy Harrington) who was sitting chilly in fourth.

Harrington wasted little time vaulting his charge into the outer flow as the pair were rolling first up, which was well before the 1:01.3 half-mile marker.  As the pacesetter was busy reducing the tempo, the rest of the field was packed tightly and in hot pursuit with Big Al M locked in the box around the paddock turn and Top Down (9-1, Mike Stevenson) second over.

While the pacesetting To My Credit was grinding it out on the front end gamely, Brutalizer was inching closer and closer to the top as the field brushed down the backstretch into a swifter 1:31.3 third panel.  Even though Brutalizer may have lost a little momentum in the final turn, he quickly regained his speed as the field turned for home and was able to track down the leader and prevail by half of a length in 2:01.3.

Trained by Sara Harrington for owner Kyle Gibbs, the 5-year-old son of Alarm Detector picked up his third win of the season and 13th lifetime victory, increasing his career spoils to $145,862.

Brutalizer returned $8.00 to win with To My Credit finishing second.  The exacta returned $25.70.

Top Down was third and Big Al M finished fourth-placed-fifth for a violation of the pylon rules while in deep stretch.

Leading reinsman Nick Graffam had three wins on the 12-race program.

Racing continues on Saturday (May 9) with a 10-race program and is the second half of the third of six weekends of Friday-Saturday racing, which runs through the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

First post is always 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:https://firsttrackscumberland.com/racing-info/

Trotting rivalry continues at Cumberland

May 7, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – While the horse racing world is still buzzing about the Standardbred connection to Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux, Cumberland Raceway gets back to business on Friday (May 8) with a trotting rivalry that has also shown no signs of slowing down.

Around the time DeVaux and Jose Ortiz (the winning KY Derby jockey) were busy throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, the connections of Brutalizer and Big Al M were finishing their stable duties and caring for the favorites in advance of Friday’s $7,000 Winners Over Trot.

With both horses owning a two-win record this season, and having faced each other on multiple occasions since mid-March, they also exchanged blows in several bouts during November and December at the iconic Southern Maine oval. 

The early morning line favorite from post seven is Big Al M (2-1, Zach Vickerson) who got stung three-wide into a :28.3 opening panel last week, cut the rest of the fractions and got overtaken by his nemesis in the closing round, just before the bell.  The more seasoned of the two trotting titans, Big Al M has 34 lifetime wins and $533,580.  The 8-year-old son of Anders Bluestone needs just three more victories to tie Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira’s UFC record.

Brutalizer who will score from post six for Andy Harrington is listed at 5-2 and carries the swagger of his last victory into the fight, with 12 career decisions and $142,362 in the pot.  A model of consistency, the 5-year-old son of Alarm Detector has never been worse than third in his last 16 starts.  One could argue that he has youth and form in his corner.

Nonetheless, the former Maine Sire Stakes champion trotting mare Pembroke Breeze will take her 5-year-old bow for the driver/trainer team of Heath Campbell and Valerie Grondin.  A winner of $211,299 lifetime with 19 wins, she loves the Cumberland oval and won by 7-1/2 in 1:58 her last time Downeast.  She is listed at 7-2 from post four and should not be overlooked.

The exotic wagering action starts with a Pick-5 in the opener, then the Pick-4 is set for the last four races on the program (races 9-12).  The Pick-3 begins in race 10, and all boast a low 16% takeout.  In addition, the 20-cent Superfecta is available in races four, six, and eight, along with a Pentafecta in races five and the finale.

Racing continues on Saturday (May 9) with a 10-race program and is the second half of the third of six weekends of Friday-Saturday racing, which runs through the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

First post is always 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Yamaka takes Cumberland Derby

May 3, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Driver Wally Watson cut the fractions and prevailed with Yamaka in the 1-1/4 mile ‘distance race’ $7,000 Cumberland Derby on Saturday (May 2) at First Tracks Cumberland, while racing enthusiasts filled the apron and the grandstand wearing their Kentucky Derby best attire.

The field of six conditioned pacers lined up in front of the Derby Day fans while starter Wes Brown led the group around the paddock turn to a unique start on the backstretch.  Watson sent the 9-5 favorite Yamaka out from post five and was parked going into the the turn by the pylon sitting Ahoy Hanover (7-2, James Doucette).

After the first bend, Yamaka was on top and well in control of the tempo, leading the pack into a :32.3 opening panel.  Ahoy Hanover continued to track in second with Urika Blue Chip (11-1, Jason Bertonlini) sitting in third.  Past the 1:04.3 half Bertolini tipped Urika Blue Chip to engage the leader into a 1:35.2 third panel.  That brought Airspinder (3-1, Dave Ingraham) into position second over to roll in the outer flow.

Down the backside the final time the tempo increased and Airspinder was sent three wide to advance his stalled cover, with the pacesetting Yamaka keeping all the aggressors at bay through the 2:05 mile time.

As the field made haste down the stretch Yamaka could not be caught and Watson raised his whip triumphantly as they crossed the finish wire in 2:35.1.

Trained by Christopher Dubois for owner Steve Moskowitz Racing, the 12-year-old son of American Ideal picked up his 36th lifetime victory and second of the season.  His career earnings now exceed $256,000.  He returned $5.60.

Ahoy Hanover fought back gamely to retain second; Lenwoods Real Deal (Mike Stevenson) was third.

Aaron Hall and Mike Stevenson both had grand slams on the 12-race card, with Wally Watson grabbing a double.

Racing resumes on Friday (May 8), with Friday-Saturday racing at First Tracks Cumberland running throughout the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

The extended pari-mutuel meeting runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Brutalizer does it again at Cumberland

May 2, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – This week’s battle of Maine’s top trotters did not disappoint as Brutalizer renewed his year-long battle with Big Al M and emerged the victor on Friday (May 1) at First Tracks Cumberland.

When the field sprang from the starting car several leavers pushed aggressively into the first turn.  Brutalizer (4, Andy Harrington) had both Jax Spratt (5, Aaron Hall) and Big Al M (6, Zach Vickerson) at his wheels around the first turn, with Jax Spratt eventually dropping back into the pocket down the backside, forcing Big Al M to forge on to the top and set a taxing :28.3 opening panel.

When the dust settled Big Al M (3-1) reduced the tempo into a :58.4 half with the 3-5 favorite Brutalizer sitting in a tight pocket and Jax Spratt (4-1) in third.  Down the backstretch for the final time Hunter Lofthus tipped Amalie Hanover from sixth and flushed the cover High Gear No Fear (Nick Graffam) who now led the charge first over from fourth.  But the leaders kept up their rigorous pursuit as Big Al M reached the third station in 1:28.4, with Brutalizer stalking and ready to pounce.

Andy Harrington steered Brutalizer (4) to a perfect pocket trip over nemesis Big Al M (6). 
(Joe Shaw photo)

At the apex of the final turn Harrington tipped his charge to the outside and began the assault on his nemesis, gaining ground with every stride.  Big Al M fought gamely right down to the wire as the pair exchanged blows until the finish, with Brutalizer prevailing over Big Al M by a quarter length in 2:00.1, a new seasonal mark.

Trained by Sara Harrington for owner Kyle Gibbs, the 5-year-old son of Alarm Detector picked up his second win in five seasonal starts.  A model of consistency, the horse has not been worse than third all year, earning $10,940 in just a handful of outings.  He returned $3.40.

Jax Spratt maintained his position for the show dough.

Both Harrington and Mike Stevenson enjoyed driving doubles on the afternoon card.

Racing resumes on Saturday (May 2), which also known as ‘Kentucky Derby Day’ when Cumberland Raceway hosts its own $7,000 ‘Derby’ that covers the iconic one and a quarter mile distance for a speedy set of local pacers.

Slated as race eight in a twelve-event card, the track offers a special first post time of 2:45 pm.

Fans and bettors can watch and wager on all the action from Churchill Downs, including Saturday’s 152nd Run for the Roses.  Doors open at 12 noon for the full-card simulcast of horse racing’s biggest event, with a host of food and beverage options available all day at First Tracks Cumberland. 

Friday-Saturday racing at First Tracks Cumberland runs throughout the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

The extended pari-mutuel meeting runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Cumberland Derby compliments Run for the Roses

April 30, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, ME – If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Saturday’s (May 2) Kentucky Derby must be a big deal in Southern Maine as Cumberland Raceway has a $7,000 ‘Derby’ of their own that also covers the iconic one and a quarter mile distance.

Although a trio of decimal points separates the purse of the two events, the connections of the horses in the Cumberland Derby will be cheering just as loud.  Slated as race eight in a twelve-event card with a special first post time of 2:45 pm, the local Derby should go off a few of hours into the Mint Juleps, and less than two hours before the champagne toast at Churchill Downs.

The morning line favorite in the ten furlong test is Yamaka (2-1, Wally Watson) who won his last start at Cumberland a week ago in a snappy 1:57.4.  Trained by Chris DuBois, the 12-year-old son of American Ideal has earned $252,570 with 35 wins lifetime.

Local favorite Airspinder (5-2, Dave Ingraham) has raced, and won, at Cumberland every season since First Tracks first opened and has 36 career wins with $236,927 in purses made.  Bred in Delaware, the 10-year-old son of No Spin Zone (The Panderosa) has had nearly a dozen different owners since 2019, but has stayed with owner/trainer David Sawyer since July 2023.

AIRSPINDER (Stephanie Gray photo)

Fans and bettors can watch and wager on all the action from Churchill Downs, including Saturday’s 152nd Run for the Roses.  Doors open at 12 noon for the full-card simulcast of horse racing’s biggest event, with a host of food and beverage options available all day at First Tracks Cumberland. 

The Derby Day card is preceded by Friday’s (May 1) regular program with a first post of 12:15 pm.

Friday-Saturday racing at First Tracks Cumberland runs throughout the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

The extended pari-mutuel meeting runs through August 2. 

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

Switzer Jr. wins four including Cumberland features

April 26, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photos)

CUMBERLAND, ME – Last year’s leading driver Kevin Switzer Jr. had another big day at Cumberland as the Maine-native took several of the featured races on Saturday (April 25) at First Tracks Cumberland.

The talented teamster started the day with a wire-to-wire romp with Sheriff N in 1:57.2 as the heavy favorite in the opener.  The 12-year-old son of Bettor’s Delight paid $2.20 for the 49th win of his career.  Owned and trained by Zach Vickerson, the veteran pacer now as $561,883 earned lifetime.

In the $7,000 featured winners over trot, Switzer Jr. was able to get Big Al M home as the 2-5 favorite.  Despite some traffic trouble on the backstretch heading into a :28 opening panel, Big Al M went around that early fracas and set the rest of the fractions before cruising to victory in 2:00.2.  Paying $2.20, it was the trotter’s 34th career score for owner/trainer Vickerson.

Brutalizer (Andy Harrington) finished a fast closing second; Storm Bringer (Nick Graffam) was third.

A few races later Switzer rolled Jones Hanover to a 1:56.1 score, a seasonal mark and the fourth victory in a row for the 5-year-old son of Huntsville.  Owned and trained by David McLellan, he paid $2.20 to win the $6,000 10-12.5k claiming handicap.

Overall, Switzer Jr. had four victories on the 12-race program, with Nick Graffam having a pair.  Switzer Jr. led all drivers over the weekend with nine victories, pushing him to within six wins of Graffam who is the meet’s leading driver with 30 wins thus far this season. 

In other news Todd Whitney won another Maine Amateur Driving Club event, scoring in 1:56.1 with Gotafoolishdesire.  Ken Watson showed fans that Whatawonder was no ‘one hit wonder’ as he scored his second victory in a row, returning $5.20.  Luke Varnum blew up the tote board in the finale, sending his own Dynamical Tad to victory from the eight-hole, paying a whopping $87.80.

Racing resumes at First Tracks Cumberland on Friday (May 1) for the second of six weekends of Friday-Saturday racing, which runs through the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

First post is always 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2.  The lone exception is next week on Saturday (May 2) when the track will offer wagering on the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the full card live from Churchill Downs, with the first post for live harness racing set for 2:45 pm.

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website:

‘Grace’ gets it done in Cumberland homecoming

April 25, 2026, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
(Joe Shaw photo)

CUMBERLAND, ME – It didn’t take former Maine Sire Stakes champion Gowestyounggrace long to get her groove back, scoring handily in her seasonal bow on Friday (April 24) at Cumberland Raceway.

The now 5-year-old daughter of Western Maverick was a two-time Pine Tree State standout, and secured a decisive victory after being parked the last half.

Regular driver Dave Ingraham let the precocious distaff ease off the car and settle into fourth position while the 3-2 favorite Urania Blue Chip (Kevin Switzer Jr.) left swiftly from her pylon position to set a :29.2 opening panel.

‘Grace’ was given her cue at the 1:00.1 second stanza and began her first over ascent toward the leaders.  In the short span of the backstretch she went from fourth to second and at the throat latch of the leader into a 1:29.1 third station.

Poking a head in front around the final turn, and taking full command at the head of the stretch, Gowestyounggrace showed her championship mettle and cruised home a winner by three-parts of a length in 1:59.2. 

Owned, trained and bred by Fred Ward Jr. and Sharon Ward, it was the mare’s first victory since October at Fryeburg which increased her career total to $239,409.  She returned $5.60 to capture her 22nd lifetime victory.

Second choice Commander Cathy N (Aaron Hall) finished a hard-charging second; Urania Blue Chip hung on to be third.

Kevin Switzer Jr. enjoyed five victories on the 11-race program, with McGwire Sowers grabbing a hat trick.

Racing resumes at First Tracks Cumberland on Saturday (April 25) with a 12-race card featuring a $7,000 winners over trot.

The exotic wagering action starts with a Pick-5 in the opener, then the Pick-4 is set for the last four races on the program (races 9-13).  The Pick-3 begins in race 10, and all boast a low 16% takeout.  In addition, the 20-cent Superfecta is available in races four, six, and eight, along with a Pentafecta in races five and the finale.

This is the first of six weekends of Friday-Saturday racing, which runs through the month of May.  After which the calendar reverts back to Saturday-Sunday cards for the month of June. 

First post is always 12:15 pm (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting, which runs through August 2.  The lone exception will be in two weeks, Saturday (May 2), when the track will offer wagering on the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the full card live from Churchill Downs, with the first post for live harness racing set for 2:45 pm.

A complete calendar and additional information can be viewed by visiting our website: