BANGOR, Maine — The 134th season of racing at historic Bangor Raceway gets underway on Saturday afternoon with a day of events leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
The day will begin with Live racing at 2:30 p.m. at Bangor Raceway with a full slate of races to kick off the 134th season of racing at Bangor Raceway. Coverage of the Kentucky Derby begins at 4:30, and will be on display under the grandstand with opportunities to place wagers before the Derby post time of 6:46 p.m. Hollywood Casino will be offering prizes for the best hat and attire.
“The Kentucky Derby is such a time-honored tradition with horse racing, we love to have fun with it,” said Michael Hopkins, Manager of Racing Operations at Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway. “Harness racing at Bangor Raceway is also a tradition that is embedded in the fabric of this community. We are entering the 134th season of racing in Bangor, and it’s always exciting to get underway. We’re looking forward to another exciting season and a day full of fun and events for the whole family this Saturday.”
Following opening day, racing continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through July 21 with the exception of May 19th,. A special Triple Crown Saturday race card will be held on June 10th, and Tuesday, July 4th will feature a special Independence Day race card at 6PM.
The 2017 racing season will again feature a post time on Mondays and Wednesday of 4 p.m., and Fridays at 7 p.m. The special Triple Crown Saturday post time on June 10th will be 2:30 p.m., and Independence Day racing will begin at 6 p.m.
Simulcast wagering will also be available at the track on days with live racing at the Win, Play & Show Lounge under the grandstand. All races at Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway will be simulcast throughout the country with updated video graphics. The permanent simulcast wagering Race Book remains at Hollywood Casino’s main facility at 500 Main Street in downtown Bangor. On days with live racing at Bangor Raceway, racing fans will have the option of simulcast wagering either at Hollywood Casino or at the track.
Admission to the grandstand is free. Race programs will be sold at the track starting the day before racing for $1 each. For more information visit http://www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com/Racing/Schedule.
The Race Book Lounge at Hollywood Casino is open daily from noon – midnight, and Hollywood Casino’s gaming floor is open daily from 8 a.m. – 3 a.m.
About Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway
Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is a Penn National Gaming property located on Main Street in Bangor, Maine. Hollywood features a state-of-the-art gaming floor including nearly 800 slot machines, 16 table games, and a Race Book simulcast betting parlor; 152 hotel rooms and suites; live music entertainment on the weekends and multiple dining options. Live harness racing takes place April-November. For more information, visit www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com.
—Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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