The
Scarborough Downs staff is busy putting the finishing
touches on the racing facility as Opening Weekend approaches
with new race days and post times for the remainder of the
2008 season. The continuation of the129-day live meet
resumes on Friday, April 11th (4:15 pm post time) and runs
through December 28th. Scarborough Downs new racing schedule
will be: Fridays and Saturdays at 4:15 pm and Sunday at 1:30
pm. Thursday racing (4:15 pm) will be added on May 1st.
In
addition to a season of top harness racing, the track is
pleased to promote a series of exciting additions and
special events that fans can enjoy, beginning with opening
day: On Friday, we’re giving away a free Scarborough Downs
Can Cooler with purchase of a live racing program (while
supplies last), and Player Rewards Card holders will earn 3
points for every dollar wagered on Scarborough Downs live
races.
Customers will see a new Information Booth upon entering the
Grandstand, which will be home to a “How-To-Wager” station,
complete with a TV monitor showing a US Trotting Association
Fan Education video, as well wagering guides and brochures.
Customers will also now be greeted by a Hospitality
Relations Specialist, which is a newly-created position at
the track which was filled by longtime harness horse owner,
Renee Robertson, who will provide patrons with information
during the race day on wagering, racing, and where they can
locate different activities that are happening around the
facility.
“I’m
confident our fans will love having Renee as a “go-to”
person,” said Publicity Director, Mike Sweeney. ”Many
patrons who’ve never been to the track don’t even know we
have a dining room. She’ll be in-the-know, so if anyone has
any questions, she can direct them. We’re thrilled to have
someone who will be a hands-on informational resource.”
In
addition, racing fans will be able to meet the Scarborough
Downs mascot, Henry, a miniature horse who is owned by
Renee’s daughter, Samantha. Kid-loving Henry will be in a
pen in the Grandstand most live race days.
This
is also the second season that racing fans will enjoy free
admission. And as always, parking is free.
It’s
been over 2 months since the end of the very-popular January
meet and horses and horsemen are anxious to get the action
back on the track with their equine athletes. Over 170
horses have qualified to race for the season thus far, with
another 35 scheduled to qualify on Wednesday. Weather
conditions for opening day, Friday, promise to be mild --
perfect for racing -- with temps in the 50s.
Fridays at the track will feature two new happy hours: The
Winner’s Circle Lounge (Grandstand building) will feature
Budweiser giveaways drawn after each race, and happy hour in
the Lower Club Bar (Clubhouse building) with free munchies
and drink specials. June will begin Dollar Days at the Downs
where patrons will enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 drafts in the
Grandstand from 4 – 6 pm.
The
Downs Club will open for dinner on Friday, April 18th with
2-for-1 Dining Specials for $26 as well as new menu items.
The Downs Club opens 1 hour before post time on most race
days. Call 207-883-3022 for reservations.
For a
complete list of the events planned for 2008, log onto
www.ScarboroughDowns.com or call Susan Higgins, Director
of Marketing at 207-883-4331 for more information
