July 22, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Thomas Smith photo)
BANGOR, ME – Mrs Foxy Roxy returned to her winning ways Friday (July 21) at Bangor, capturing her second Maine Sires Stakes event of the month.
One $15,298 nine-horse division of 2-year-old pacing fillies went postward in an early non-wagering race. Driven by Nick Graffam, the daughter of Deuce Seelser rolled out smoothly to the front from the post two, taking an early command of the large group of freshman distaffs. Who’s Perfect (Drew Campbell-Valerie Grondin), who was last week’s victor, inherited the two-hole from the second tier post nine and followed intently into a 30.2 opening panel.
As the field hit the reduced tempo half mile marker in 1:03, Kevin Switzer Jr. driving Ghost Of You was the first to move first over for trainer Marc Tardif. At the 1:33.2 third panel she had gotten to the wheel of Mrs Foxy Roxy with Who’s Perfect up close in third on the pylons.
But as the field turned for home the two inner-most combatants had sped away from the rest of the field and battled eye-to-eye down to the wire, similar to last week where the winning margin was a nose.
Graffam continued to urge Mrs Foxy Roxy and kept her engaged to prevail by a neck over Who’s Perfect in 2:02.3, a new lifetime mark.
Trained by Mike Graffam for owners William McElvain Jr., Diane Dunn and Bradford Veilleux, it was her second win in three stakes events. Mrs Foxy Roxy was bred in Maine by Kristina and Gary Hall.
Ghost Of You finished third.
Maine Sire Stakes events resume on Saturday (July 22), where the freshmen colts return to Cumberland. Sunday’s (July 23) card enjoys the reappearance of all the trotters to historic Bass Park. For more information about the Maine Sire Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com to learn about the new Mare Incentive program.
July 17, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes(Thomas Smith photos)
BANGOR, ME – A quartet of $14,000-plus divisions of Maine Sire Stakes for 2- and 3-year-old trotters put in their respective miles on Sunday (July 16) afternoon at Bangor, over a rain-soaked surface. Last year’s champion freshmen trotter, Wabanaki returned to his winning ways, taking the featured $14,941 sophomore colt trot.
Sent off as the 2-5 favorite in the opener, trainer-driver Ivan Davies had the son of Boy Band in high gear going into the first turn and posting a 29.4 opening quarter, despite the slow going. Sitting in a loose pocket was Outlawofthevalley (Kevin Switzer Jr.-Marc Tardiff) with Pembroke Traveler (Heath Campbell-Valerie Grondin) third and moving first over just past the 1:01.2 softer second panel.
Down the backstretch the final time Campbell had Pembroke Traveler all revved up and managed to poke a head in front of Wabanaki into the 1:31.2 third stanza. However, Wabanaki came back and dug in for the final quartile and rolled on like a good horse to win in 2:02 by two lengths.
Owned by Anita Anastosopoulos, the Ivan Davies trained and driven colt picked up the fifth win of his career, and second of the season. Bred by Mike Andrew, Wabanaki increased his lifetime earnings to $72,586. He paid $2.80 to win, and leads his peers in the point standings.
Outlawofthevalley finished second; Eustis (Mike Stevenson-Gordon Corey) was third.
Historic Bass Park hosted three non-wagering races, which preceded the regular card. The first to fire were the 2-year-old filly trotters, vying for a purse of $14,367.
Leaving little room for interpretation, My Saving Grace was sent out directly to the lead from post 4, and proceeded to show the way for the other trotting babies. With the judges giving a 2-second allowance for the sloppy track, the daughter of Shake It Off Lindy cruised casually through a soft opening half of 1:09.1, with driver Mark Athearn urging the distaff to scamper home in 2:12 by 6-3/4 lengths.
Trained by Gretchen Athearn for owner Margaret Thyng, it was the second consecutive stakes victory for the Leighton Property-bred filly. Pembroke Breeze (Campbell-Grondin) finished second; Bernie’s Legacy (Ivan Davies) was third.
Next up was the $14,502 sophomore filly trotters, which witnessed another gate-to-wire romp by She’salilbitmouthy.
Driver Aaron Hall had the daughter of Victory Blue Chip out and rolling from their starting pylon position, and made every call a winning one. Tripping the timer in 2:04, the Mona Dodd-owned distaff picked up her third front-end stakes victory of the season. With lifetime earnings of $117,340, the Michael Cushing-trained lass has roared her way to the top of her class this season. She was bred by Stephen Hall.
Wild Ending (Ivan Davies) finished second by a tight length; Another Adventure (Switzer Jr.-Tardiff) was third, but unhurried.
The final $13,971 freshmen colt trot Maine Sire Stakes event went to Chipper Dale, who broke his maiden in his first-time purse start. Driven by Heath Campbell for trainer Valerie Grondin, they were content to follow pacesetter Carrabassett (Mark Athearn-Gretchen Athearn) through all the divisions. When the pair got to the head of the stretch they were heads apart. With Carrabassett jumping off stride, Chipper Dale went on to win by 6-1/2 lengths in 2:08.4.
A son of Shake It Off Lindy, Chipper Dale is owned and was bred by Lynn-Marie Plouffe.
Maine Sires Stakes events resume on Friday (July 21) with the 2-year-old pacing fillies racing at Bangor. The following day, Saturday (July 22), the freshmen colts return to Cumberland. Sunday’s (July 23) card sees the return of all the trotters once again to historic Bass Park.
For more information about the Maine Sire Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com to learn about the new Mare Incentive program.
July 15, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Thomas Smith photos)
BANGOR, ME – Four $14,000-plus divisions of Maine Sire Stakes for 2- and 3-year-old pacing fillies went postward on Friday (July 14) afternoon, with three of the distaffs taking new lifetime records over the hot and fast Bass Park surface.
Hollywood Casino at Bangor played host to three early non-wagering races at 11 am, with the fourth and final split carded as race one on the betting program.
The sophomore fillies were the first to hit the track, with Katelyn’s Angel a bridesmaid no more. Driven by Kevin Switzer Jr. for trainer Marc Tardif, the daughter of Western Maverick had finished second in all three of her previous stakes outings. All that changed Friday when Switzer Jr. sent the Leighton Property-owned and bred lass out to the front row where she remained for the duration of the flight.
It was a perfectly rated ‘training mile’ for last year’s five-time winner. Following an opening panel of 29.1, Switzer Jr. hit the half in 1:00 flat. At the three-quarter pole she was on top four and looking for more in 1:29.2. Tripping the timer in a career best 1:58.2, Katelyn’s Angel won by 8-1/2 lengths and never had an anxious moment in the $14,684 event.
Justcallmemimi (Bruce Ranger-Mike Graffam) finished second; Bailey’s Rock Star (Sherry Cushing) was third.
In the second $14,684 Maine-bred 3-year-old filly pace, South St Dottie continued her winning ways, picking up her fourth consecutive victory in stakes company with regular pilot Nick Graffam at the controls.
Sitting a perfect pocket trip behind pacesetter La Mambacita (Heath Campbell-Valerie Grondin), the daughter of Western Maverick found an extra gear and scooted home in 30 seconds to secure her place atop the divisional leader board.
Trained by Mike Graffam for owner-breeder Jan Donaway, it was her fifth lifetime victory, winning by 3 lengths in 1:59. La Mambacita finished second; Janie (Aaron Hall) was third.
Next, the babies took center stage in the first $14,486 2-year-old filly pace, where My Sweet Revenge is a maiden no more. Making her fourth lifetime start for trainer Marc Tardif, the daughter of Western Maverick got a new mark and an education in a little over two minutes.
Scoring from post five, Walter Case Jr. scooted out for the lead with My Sweet Revenge to hit the opening panel in a snappy 30.2, but walked to the half in 1:03.2.
Sensing the tempo shift driver Heath Campbell pulled Pembroke Red to the outside to challenge for the lead. When the would-be spoiler poked a head in front at the 1:33.3 third stanza, that was all My Sweet Revenge needed to gain some confidence and dig in for the remaining two furlongs.
The pair fought gallantly to the wire, but it was My Sweet Revenge that prevailed by half a length in 2:03.2. Owned by Leighton Property and bred by Laurie Harding and Reginald Duguay, it was her first lifetime victory.
Pembroke Red finished second; Ghost Of You (Kevin Switzer Jr.-Marc Tardif) was third.
The final $14,486 Maine Sire Stake of the day was on the regular card and witnessed second-time starter Who’s Perfect get her first race record.
Driven by Heath Campbell for trainer Valerie Grondin, the daughter of Western Maverick followed last week’s winner and 1-5 favorite Mrs Foxy Roxy (Nick Graffam-Mike Graffam) around the two-loop circuit.
Campbell kept Who’s Perfect tight on Graffam’s helmet throughout heavy lifting. When the pair got into the final turn Mrs Foxy Roxy started swishing her tail, which was Campbell’s cue to tip out and challenge the pacesetter to a stretch duel. They fought head to head, wheel to wheel and nose to nose down to the wire, but it was Who’s Perfect who got up in the final strides to win by a nose in 2:04, putting in a 28.4 final quarter exclamation point.
Owned by Lynn-Marie Plouffe, Dick McKeen and Patty McKeen, she was also bred by Lynn-Marie Plouffe and paid $11.80 to win. Zoes Precious RN (Mike Cushing-Sherry Cushing) finished third.
During the upcoming weekend, the 2-year-old pacing colts visit Cumberland on Saturday (July 15), with all the divisions of trotters racing at Bangor on Sunday (July 16) in four additional Maine Sire Stakes events.
For more information about the Maine Sire Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com to learn about the new Mare Incentive program.
July 13, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
AUGUSTA, ME – The Officers and Directors of the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (MSBOA) are pleased to announce a new mare incentive program which will provide up to $30,000 of payments in lieu of stud fees for mares bred to a Maine stallion during the 2023 breeding season.
Mares and owners new to the program and/or the state will be given preference over current resident mares, with a total of 15 registered broodmares that are bred to a Maine stallion being eligible to the program.
“We are excited to support bringing new Standardbred mares into the state of Maine,” noted MSBOA director Rhoda Underhill. “This program helps in many ways as it will increase the size of our foal population, as well as benefit the stallion owners with increased bookings.”
The additional resultant foals should also help increase and strengthen the level of participation in Maine Sire Stakes events for years to come.
For more information, and to download the applicable forms, go to:
In other news, the Pine Tree State-bred glamour boys were at it again, tearing up the racing strip at Bangor on Wednesday (July 12) in two $15,142 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings.
Continuing his domination, Luke McGook coasted to his fourth consecutive victory in the first early, non-wagering race.
Driven by Kevin Switzer Jr., the sophomore son of Rock N’ Roll World sat a perfect pocket trip behind pacesetter Colt Bennett (Bruce Ranger-David Crochere) to tip out in the stretch and draw off by 3-3/4 lengths in 1:58.1.
Trained by Marc Tardif for owner Leighton Property, it was his twelfth lifetime victory. Luke McGook was bred in Maine by Erika Saucier. Colt Bennett finished second; Two Points (Drew Campbell-Eric Bickmore) was third.
In the second $15,142 event, So Rock N’ Roll grabbed his second stakes victory of the season, scoring in the identical 1:58.1 time as his stable mate.
Driven by Walter Case Jr. for trainer Marc Tardif, the son of Western Maverick won from off the pace for owner-breeder Leighton Property.
Matucci (Heath Campbell-Valerie Grondin) cut the mile while Wicked Scorchah (Drew Campbell-David Crochere) had a two-hole journey into a 28.1 opening panel. However, at the 59.2 half the latter jumped off stride giving So Rock N’ Roll and Case Jr. clear access to that garden spot after being first over.
The victor made his move at the head of the stretch to win by 1-1/4 lengths over Mattucci. Facemaskrequired (Mike Stevenson-Marc Tardif) finished third.
Maine-bred 2- and 3-year-old pacing fillies return to historic Bass Park on Friday (July 14). Over the weekend, the 2-year-old pacing colts visit Cumberland on Saturday (July 15), with all divisions of trotters racing at Bangor on Sunday (July 16) for more Maine Sire Stakes events.
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
July 10, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Thomas Smith photo).
BANGOR, ME – Two guys named ‘Mike’ departed Bangor as winners when their 3-year-old trotters scored in their respective divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes on Sunday’s (July 9) early card.
Trainer Mike Cushing’s filly She’salilbitmouthy grabbed her second victory of the stakes season, winning the $14,502 sophomore filly trot in a new lifetime best 2:02.4.
Driven by Aaron Hall, the daughter of Victor Blue Chip left from pylon position and never looked back as she cruised through opening fractions of 31.1 and 1:00.3. With a comfortable two-length lead on the trailing horses, Hall was content to hit the third panel in 1:31.1 before opening up by four lengths to sail home a winner for owner Mona Dodd. She’salilbitmouthy was bred in Maine by Stephen Hall.
It was the filly’s third seasonal start and second win where she lowered her mark by over three seconds, and now has 10 wins lifetime. Wild Ending (Ivan Davies) finished second; Another Adventure (Kevin Switzer Jr.-Marc Tardif) was third.
The $14,941 sophomore colt trot was up next, which was settled in the final strides by trainer Mike Graffam’s Stealin Money.
When the wings folded Outlawofthevalley (Switzer Jr.-Tardif) was the first to leave from post four, followed by Stealin Money (Nick Graffam-Mike Graffam) who got away second, with Pembroke Traveler (Heath Campbell-Valerie Grondin) settling into third.
Switzer Jr. gathered up Outlawofthevalley after a 29.1 opening panel and reduced the tempo into a 1:00.4 half. Last week’s victor Wabanaki (Ivan Davies) cruised solo in the outer flow throughout the opening panels but had a miscue following the 1:30.2 third quarter.
At the head of the stretch the leader Outlawofthevalley stepped off stride which allowed Stealin Money to inherit the lead for the Graffam clan, and score by a head over a fast-closing Pembroke Traveler in 2:02. Wabanaki held on to be third.
It was the first seasonal victory for Graffam’s homebred colt by Pembroke Slugger, who lowered his mark by nearly ten seconds in the process. Now co-owned by Mike Graffam with Jacquie Graffam and Joan Harmon, it was just the second lifetime victory for the up-and-comer.
The Maine-bred sidesteppers finish out the week, with the 3-year-old pacing colts invading Bangor on Wednesday (July 12) for two $15,142 divisions of seven horse fields. First post is early at 2 pm where Luke McGook, the point leader in the glamour boys division, seeks his fourth consecutive victory. Then, the 2- and 3-year-old pacing fillies are up next on Friday (July 14) at historic Bass Park.
The following day the 2-year-old pacing colts visit Cumberland on Saturday (July 15) for more Maine Sire Stakes events.
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
By Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Stephanie Gray photos)
Driver Mark Athearn and trainer Gretchen Athearn swept the two early non-wagering Maine Sire Stakes events for 2-year-old trotters.
My Saving Grace, a frosh filly by Shake It Off Lindy scored in the first $14,017 distaff trot, defeating Bernies Legacy (Ivan Davies) in 2:08.4 by three parts of a length. Owned by Margaret Thyng and bred by Leighton Property, it was the second ‘official’ time behind the starting gate for both participants.
The $13,796 Maine-bred 2-year-old colt trot was a walkover in 2:11.3 by a son of Boy Band named Carrabassett. Owned by Patrick Leavitt and bred by the late Mike Andrew, it was the gelding’s third circuit in a professional setting.
July 7, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
BANGOR, ME – Hesjustadelight made his first lifetime stakes race a memorable one, cruising to victory in the $14,598 Maine-sired 2-year-old colt and gelding pace at Bangor on Friday (July 7).
Co-owned and driven by Ron Cushing, the son of Western Maverick scored from post position four in the early non-wagering event, and when the wings closed he remained in fourth past a 29.2 opening panel.
Thru The Fire (Andrew Harrington) was one of three entrants from the Marc Tardif stable, and from pylon position that son of Western Maverick cut the fractions. With no movement through a 1:00.2 breather, and with Oakleypopsthedeuce (David Ingraham-Anthony Urbanowicz) remaining in the two-hole, Cushing popped Hesjustadelight first over into a 1:31 third panel.
By the head of the stretch Cushing had cleared the top and was able to cruise to a 1-3/4 length victory in 2:02.1 with his whip tucked over his shoulder.
HESJUSTADELIGHT (Thomas Smith photo)
Trained by Heidi Gibbs and owned by the partnership of Cushing, Lynn-Marie Plouffe, Anthony and Joseph Romanelli, he was also bred in Maine by Lynn-Marie Plouffe.
Oakleypopsthedeuce rallied for second money; Wes’s Challenge (Walter Case Jr.-Marc Tardif) finished third.
The freshman trotters visit Cumberland on Saturday (July 8) for two Maine Sire Stakes worth a combined $27,800-plus in purses. The early action starts before the regular card at 2:00 pm. 3-year-old trotters enjoy two $13,500 divisions at Bangor on Sunday (July 9) with an early 11:45 am post time.
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
July 6, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Thomas Smith photo)
BANGOR, ME – Trainer Mike Graffam’s Mrs Foxy Roxy strutted her stuff down the Bangor runway on Wednesday (July 5) to capture the season’s first 2-year-old Maine Sire Stakes, the $15,123 freshman filly pace.
Driven by Nick Graffam, the daughter of Deuce Seelster never had an anxious moment as the freshman distaff took immediate command from post three and led the field into a brisk 30.4 opening panel.
My Sweet Revenge (Walter Case Jr.-Marc Tardif) sat in the two-hole, with Who’s Perfect (Dave Ingraham-Valerie Grondin) the first to move to the outside into a 1:03.4 half-mile time.
Following Graffam’s perfectly rated middle half with Mrs Foxy Roxy, Heath Campbell moved Pembroke Red second over through a 1:35 third panel. As the tempo increased the field stacked up in the leader’s wake as Graffam gained considerable separation around the final turn.
Mrs Foxy Roxy cruised to victory unabated in 2:04.3, a new lifetime best. The four fillies in chase mode were stretched out in unison across the wire and racing for second.
Owned by William McElvain Jr, Diane Dunn and Bradford Veilleux, it was the black filly’s second score of the year, but first pari-mutuel victory. She paid $5.40 to win by 3-1/2 lengths. 7-5 favorite My Sweet Revenge was second, Ghost Of You (Kevin Switzer Jr.-Marc Tardif) was third.
The male freshman sidesteppers invade Bangor on Friday (July 7) for a $14,598 Maine-sired 2-year-old colt and gelding pace.
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
July 1, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
CUMBERLAND, ME – The Tardif Taskforce swept the glamour boy divisions at Cumberland Saturday (July 1), winning both $15,209 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers.
In the first division, which was contested at 2 pm before the regular card, Kevin Switzer Jr. sent Luke McGook right to the front from post four and controlled the tempo into opening panels of 29.2 and 1:00.4. At the half Bruce Ranger driving Colt Bennett took a shot at the leader and had come first over through the 1:30.2 third quarter and grabbed the lead.
Seemingly home free, Ranger wasn’t counting on Switzer Jr. and Luke McGook digging in for one final rally to re-take a half-length lead and the victory in 1:59.4. Owned by Leighton Property and trained by Marc Tardif, the sophomore son of Rock N’ Roll World picked up the eleventh win of his career. He was bred by Erika Saucier.
In the second $15,209 division the Tardif Taskforce was back at it again, with four of the seven entrants in the Maine-bred sophomore pace.
Twice The Ice (Andy Harrington) started from pylon position but had to negotiate a re-take as stable mate Anythingforyoudear (Switzer Jr.) had grabbed the early lead. With the first quarter in 29 flat, Harrington finally took command and settled down into a 59.2 half.
With a quickening of the tempo, Twice The Ice was well in command at the 1:28.1 third panel and began to draw off under mild urging to score by 2-1/2 lengths in 1:58, a new lifetime best as well as a track record for 3-year-old pacing colts. Owned and trained by Marc Tardif, the son of Deuce Seelster picked up his first win of the season. He was bred by Gary and Kristina Hall.
So Rock N’ Roll (Walter Case Jr./Marc Tardif) finished second; Two Towns Over (Aaron Hall/Valerie Grondin) was third.
The Maine Sire Stakes visits Bangor on Sunday (July 2) for two $14,684 divisions for 3-year-old pacing fillies, first post is 12:15 pm.
Looking ahead, the Maine Sire Stakes originally scheduled for Union Fair have been moved to Bangor (July 26) and Cumberland (July 28).
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
June 26, 2023 — by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes (Thomas Smith photos)
BANGOR, ME – Pickmepickme handily took a new lifetime mark of 1:56.2 winning her $14,684 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Bangor on Sunday (June 25). The 1-9 favorite has never been worse than third in any race with a purse, so Andy Harrington drove her like she was the best.
When the wings folded for the opener at historic Bass Park, Harrington sent the Marc Tardif-owned, bred and trained daughter of Western Maverick right to the top. From that point it was a fast-trip training mile as the fillies in tow followed right along through opening fractions of 29.2 and 59.
With a comfortable 1-1/2 length advantage over her disciples, Harrington let Pickmepickme have her head following a 1:28 third panel. As their collective lead continued to build, the pair scampered home by four lengths to collect the lion’s share of the purse and retain a faster career record. Her last quarter was a snappy 28.2, further cementing her prowess within the division.
Pickmepickme paid $2.20 for her backers, with the Tardif Taskforce enjoying the filly’s 10th career victory in 12 lifetime starts. It was her second win a row as a sophomore, and ninth consecutive victory lifetime.
La Mambacita (Heath Campbell/Valerie Grondin) finished second; Janie (Aaron Hall) was third.
The second $14,684 division had another repeat filly winner in South St Dottie who also took the coast-to-coast route to victory in the early, non-wagering race.
Nick Graffam drove the daughter of Western Maverick for trainer Mike Graffam, who left from post five and scored by 2-3/4 lengths. The final time of 1:58 was also a new lifetime mark for the filly who appears to be improving with every start.
Having just a single victory last year at two, South St Dottie has won her last two sophomore Maine Sire Stakes events, lowering her mark in each instance. Owned and bred by Jan Donaway, her last quarter of 28.4 is indicative of her speed and agility, and should make her another filly to watch in the coming weeks and months of Maine-bred action.
Katelyn’s Angel (Kevin Switzer Jr./Marc Tardif) finished second; Ally Mac (Aaron Hall/Mike Graffam) was third.
The Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes returns to Cumberland on Friday (June 30) for two $14,000-plus divisions for 3-year-old trotters, with the 3-year-old pacing colts the following day on Saturday (July 1). First post is 3:15 pm. On Sunday (July 2), Maine’s 3-year-old pacing fillies come back to Bangor for week three.
Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (MSBOA) president Scott Pooler announced that the Maine State Harness Racing Commission has unanimously approved the MSBOA Board of Directors request that all Maine Sire Stakes races shall drawn by lot, not electronically.
Looking ahead, the Maine Sire Stakes originally scheduled for Union Fair have been moved to Bangor (July 26) and Cumberland (July 28).
For more information about the Maine Standardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page @MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their new website: https://www.mainesirestakes.com
