Knox Trotting Park -- Thomaston, Maine

Peggie McCrea from the Thomaston Historical Society kindly gathered the information and images that had been collected over the years.

1869 May 28 Rockland, Maine Newspaper Article from Sandy Delano

-KNOX TROTTING PARK-

There will be a trot at this park

On Saturday, June 5, for the following

Purses: Purse of $50., $30 to the first,

And $20 to the second. This purse is

For all horses that never trotted for

Money. Also that day, a purse of $50

For any horse that will trot the nearest

To three minutes.

All entries must be made previous to

Friday, June 4 at 5 o'clock. To J.T. Berry

Of this city or Sanford Delano of Thomaston.

Mr. Delano who has leased the park for

Five years, has made improvements and in the

Course of a few days will have a first class

Hotel, to accommodate all with meals who visit

The park.

Mr. J.M. Reed, a celebrated horse trainer

May be found at the track from this time, ready

To take charge of horses for all persons who

Wish to fit their horses for the turf.

Taken from 1877 Business Ads:

Knox Trotting Park

First Race – 2:50 Class

Purse of $80 for Horses that have neber beaten 2:50; $35 to first; 20 to second, 15 to third; 10 to fourth

Second Race – 2:40 class

Purse of $125 for Horses that have never beaten 2:40: $60 to 1^st; 35 to 2^nd; 20 to 3^rd; 10 to 4^th

Admission: Gentlemen 35 cents; Ladies 25 cents, Carriages Free

From 1885 Jul 1 Thomaston Herald

The horse trot at Knox Trotting Park tomorrow and Saturday ought to draw out a good crowd. Some good horses have been entered and a very successful set of races may be expected. Admission 50 cents. Carriages free.

In a 1913 Inventory: Clara Black - ¼ Knox Trotting Park - $500