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AUGUSTA - If the number of race dates awarded to Maine's fairs and commercial racetracks is a good indication, the overall health of the harness racing industry continues to improve.
The Maine State Harness Racing Commission held its annual hearing for licensing and race-date assignments for the upcoming season Wednesday and either approved or tentatively approved the assignment of 251 racing dates in 2009.See the full content of this document
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Commission Approves 251 Racing Dates for '09
That number is another increase, up seven from last year with Bangor Raceway tentatively going from 54 race days to 61.
"We originally asked for 56 dates, but the horsemen made a pitch for more November dates...See the full content of this document
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