Oxford Fair Announces $25,000 Big “O” Open Pace

Oxford, Maine-The Big “O” Oxford Fair has unveiled its plans for the inaugural running of the Big “O” Open Pace for a purse of $25,000. The pace, to be raced on Saturday, September 13^th, the final day of the 2008 meet, is hoped to draw some of the finest pacers on the Eastern seaboard. The race will highlight an exciting week featuring an added day of racing this year on Sunday, September 7^th. The final day also includes the running of the 6^th annual Charles Day Memorial Pace with a purse of $5,000. Adding to the excitement is the offer of a $2,500 bonus to each the trainer and the driver of the horse breaking the track record currently held by Eighth Wonder and Jason’s Jiffy in a time of 1:56 flat.

Director of racing Caldwell Jackson believes a new track record is likely considering the outstanding condition of the track and the caliber of horses, trainers, and drivers that the Big “O” Pace is sure to attract. Anyone interested in entering a horse in the Big “O” Pace should contact Kenny Sumner race secretary by e-mail at slompe@aol.com or phone 207-754-8128. The track will also feature legs of the lucrative and ultra competitive Maine Sired Breeders Stakes races.

 Opening day festivities will include a lobster and clam feed, directly after the running of the last race, with refreshments provided by the fair for all owners, trainers, drivers, grooms, and officials. All horse people are also invited to stay throughout the evening for a free concert headlined by American Idol Finalist Phil Stacey. Fairgoers purchasing a race program Sunday through Friday will receive a coupon good for one free admission and parking the next racing day. The Oxford Fair runs from September 7-13 with harness racing on Sunday and Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. post and a 3 p.m. post Wednesday through Friday. Check out our web-site, OxfordCountyFair.com, for more details about the fair.