Opened
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July 1, 1950
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Last Race Date
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Still in Operation
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Racing Type
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Standardbred
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Abbreviation
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Sca
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Speed Rating
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2:03.2
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Signature Race
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Presidents Pace
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- 07/01/1950 Alfredo Montiero guides Fighting Fool to first thoroughbred win in Maine.
- 05/12/1969 First day of harness racing at Scarborough. Races are held on mile track.
- 09/04/1972 Labor Day marks the last time a thoroughbred will run at Scarborough Downs.
- 05/28/1973 Standardbreds take spotlight on new half mile track.
- 06/29/1980 A track record 9,133 fans turn out for todays card.
- 09/30/1980 11 horses perish in barn fire.
- 06/00/1982 Another fire kills 3 horses, as two barns are destroyed.
- 12/12/1983 A pre dawn fire destroys the Scarborough Downs Clubhouse.
- 05/06/1985 A new clubhouse is unveiled as the racing season kicks off.
- 09/06/1987 A holiday crowd bet $507,649 to establish all time handle record.
- 00/00/2003 Scarborough voters turn down slot machine referendum.
- 00/00/2008 Scarborough Downs sweeten slot deal, town says no!.
- 00/00/2010 Scarborough Downs get slot approval in nearby Biddeford.
- 00/00/2011 Biddeford deal needs statewide approval, voters say no!.