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Maine State Harness Racing Commission
The Harness Racing Commission provides oversight and support of the Maine’s harness racing industry with a goal of promoting fairness and integrity of the sport.
On this page:
Harness Racing Schedule
- 2021 Maine Harness Racing Dates Calendar (PDF) - Updated 11/8/2021
- 2021 Sire Stakes Schedule (PDF) - Updated 7/2/2021
Harness Racing News
Deering Building (Augusta Office) Closed to Public
The Deering Building, which houses the administrative offices of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission (MSHRC), has been temporarily closed to the public. Please call 207-287-3221 for assistance or email carol.gauthier@maine.gov. Application forms are available online and can be faxed or emailed for processing. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Off-track Betting Facilites are Open
Maine’s off-track betting/simulcast facilities are open in Bangor, Sanford Scarborough, Lewiston, Brunswick, and Waterville. Please check with these businesses about hours and days of operation.
Trackmaster Horse Ratings
Trackmaster Horse Ratings is a computer-based assessment of a horse's overall ability that is calcuated based on past performance ratings.
Public Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Additional Information |
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| January 13, 2022 | Public Comment Opportunity: Chapter 21, General Hearing Procedures This is a "repeal and replace" makeover of the chapter in which much of previous language will be repealed because it was derived from, and is redundant to, the Maine Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA). While the MAPA has been amended, Chapter 21 has not kept pace and is now in conflict with MAPA in places. Moreover, there is no legal or practical advantage to repeating statute in rule. In addition to the repeal of MAPA language, some of the more confusing language was clarified. SUBMIT COMMENTS TO: Henry Jennings, henry.jennings@maine.gov by 5PM on February 4, 2022 |
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| January 25, 2022 10:00 AM | Room 101, Deering Building, Augusta, Maine (masks required) OR Zoom | Join the Zoom Meeting Online
OR Call in: (312) 626-6799 |
| February 8, 2022 10:00 AM | Room 118, Marquardt Building, Augusta, Maine (masks required) OR Zoom | Join the Zoom Meeting Online
OR Call in: (312) 626-6799 |