Scarborough Downs Bans One Handed Whipping
Bill MacDonald, Webmaster
April 23, 2012
Scarborough Downs Director of Operations Stephen Cobbett issued a statement to all drivers on April 20 banning one handed whipping. The memo was addressed to all drivers and stated :

"Effective April 27, 2012, all drivers shall keep a rein in each both hands from the start of the race thru the finish of the race. Failure to comply with the policy will result in the following action, 1st offense written warning, 2nd offense $500 fine, 3rd offense 5 days suspension from driving or such penalty as the track may impose."

The policy differs from Maine State Harness Racing Rules that state that drivers must keep a rein in each hand until the 7/8ths pole.