April 2nd is opening day at Scarborough Downs with a post time at 4:00pm on Saturday and a 1:05 pm post time on Sunday. The Maine Racing season has been dormant from December 19th and the state's horsemen are chewing at the bit to get back on the track.

To make sure all horsemen are prepared for opening day we have prepared a small checklist to make sure horsemen are prepared for opening day

All horsemen must be licensed by the State of Maine before entering the paddock area without exception. The application for an owner/driver/trainer license is available by following this link. A Groom's license is available by following this link. Any other needed licenses can be found under the commission tab at the top of the page. Remember, licenses cannot be obtained at the racetracks. They must be obtained through the commission office in Augusta.

Any horse that is enrolled in Maine's Controlled Medication Program must have all paperwork filed with the Commission Veterinarian before it can be declared in to start. No entries can be accepted by the race office without proper paperwork submitted. Horses will no longer be allowed to be removed or enrolled in the Controlled Medication Program on race day.

The Commission Veterinary will accept the necessary paperwork on the day a horse qualifies. Be prepared to fill out the paperwork on qualifying day.

We have provided links to all necessary Controlled Medication Program paperwork under the Commission tab at the top of the page.

Horsemen are also reminded that Scarborough Downs will be requiring a valid coggins test and EHV vaccinations within six months.

Scarborough Downs is also asking that horsemen have claiming authorizations on file in the racing office before a horse is entered into a claiming event. A copy of the claiming authorization can be downloaded under the horsemen tab above.

Scarborough Downs will hold pre-meet qualifying races on Wednesday, March 23, Saturday, March 26, and  Wednesday, March 30.