A pair of $14,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for two-year-old colt and gelding pacers closed out the 169th week of harness racing at historic Topsham Fair. The duo of early, non-wagering races kicked off the final, blockbuster card Saturday (Aug. 12), which was met with praise and applause for the second-year director of racing Michelle Hardin.
CUMBERLAND, ME – Rocksapatriot (Rockincam) used a well-played pocket trip to win the $6,000 Camp Kippewa Pace on Saturday (July 22) at Cumberland, his second harness racing win in three starts. Scoring from post two for driver Dave Ingraham, the former track record holder ducked in behind pacesetter Fern Hill Flight (Andy Harrington, 10-1) to
Hesjustadelight made his first lifetime stakes race a memorable one, cruising to victory in the $14,598 Maine-sired two-year-old colt and gelding pace at Bangor Raceway on Friday, July 7.
Two full fields of eight three-year-old pacers highlight the first round of Maine Sire Stakes action at Bangor on Wednesday (June 14), which marks the start of the 18-week season of New England’s premier harness racing showcase.