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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.
Harness Racing News
The Maine Harness Racing Commission wants to thank everyone for an excellent 2018 racing season! As we patiently await live harness racing to resume on March 30th at Scarborough Downs, a reminder that you can keep the harness racing spirit alive by visiting any of Maine’s six OTBs which are open year-round!
2019 Harness Racing Schedule Available
2019 Harness Racing Summit Summary Available
On January 30, 2019, the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association and the Maine Harness Racing Commission cosponsored an industry-wide planning/brainstorming conference at the Buker Community Center in Augusta, Maine. The conference was conceived by the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association and was intended to identify—and build consensus around—strategies to improve the long-term economic viability of harness racing in the state.
Public Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2019 9:00 AM | Gambling Control Board Conference Room, Department of Public Safety, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine |
Listen to Meetings Live
Please note that other meetings use these live audio feeds.
Related Links
- ME Harness
- Bangor Raceway & Casino
- Scarborough Downs
- US Trotting Assocation
- Maine Harness Horsemen's Association
- Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (MSBOA)
- Lost Trotting Parks
- Racing Commissioners International (ARCI)
- Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC)
- Standardbred Canada
contact us
- Phone: (207) 287-3221
FAX: (207) 287-7548
TTY Users Call Maine Relay 711
Facebook - Mailing Address:
- Maine State Harness Racing Commission
28 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0028
