Favorites - Sanford OTB

09/01/2026

A big Labor Day weekend of racing is coming up at Saratoga Race Course! 🏇

Three days of featured racing close out the Saratoga summer meet:

🏇 Saturday, September 5 — $300,000 Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes
2-year-old fillies • 7 furlongs on dirt

🏇 Sunday, September 6 — $300,000 Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes
2-year-olds • 7 furlongs on dirt

🏇 Labor Day, Monday, September 7 — $200,000 Gio Ponti Stakes
3-year-olds • 1 mile on turf

Both Favorites OTB locations will be open through Labor Day — play the races with us in Sanford or Waterville!

Don't forget that Monday is the last day of Windsor Fair!

08/29/2026

It’s Travers Day! 🏇✨

The $1.25 million Travers Stakes is here at Saratoga Race Course, featuring the incredible Golden Tempo, winner of both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes!

But that’s not all—today’s card includes five more thrilling graded stakes! 🎉

Favorites OTB Sanford and Waterville kick things off early at 10:30 AM.

Saratoga first post: 11:05 AM.

Join us early, secure your spot, and enjoy the races at Favorites OTB! 🏇💰

08/26/2026

Travers Day is this Saturday, August 29, at Saratoga Race Course! 🏇

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo headlines the field for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes, along with Jim Dandy Stakes winner Renegade and other top 3-year-olds.

Plus, there are five additional graded stakes on Saturday’s card.

Both Favorites OTB locations will open early at 10:30 AM for Travers Day. First race post is 11:05 AM, so play the races at Favorites OTB in Sanford or Waterville and Cash in on the Fun!

08/19/2026

The Alabama Stakes is happening this Saturday, August 22, at Saratoga Race Course. 🏇

Watch the top 3-year-old fillies in the country race into history in one of Saratoga’s premier races.

Cash in on the fun at Favorites OTB!

Check out the Saratoga racing calendar for more details. ➡️ https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/calendar/

08/17/2026

Favorites OTB has a new website!

Visit our new website to find information about our Sanford and Waterville locations, upcoming racing, wagering information, and more.

Whether you follow harness racing or thoroughbred racing, Favorites OTB is your place to catch the action and place your wagers.

Visit us online at

Watch and wager on live horse racing at Favorites Off Track Betting in Waterville and Sanford, Maine, with sports, drinks, events and friendly crowds.

08/16/2026

Maine harness racing is underway at the Skowhegan State Fair!

Racing runs through Saturday, August 22:

🏇 Sunday, August 16 • 1 PM
🏇 Monday, August 17 • 1 PM
🏇 Tuesday, August 18 • 3-Year-Old C**t Pacers • 7 PM
🏇 Wednesday, August 19 • 3-Year-Old Filly Pacers • 7 PM
🏇 Thursday, August 20 • 2-Year-Old & 3-Year-Old Trotters • 7 PM
🏇 Friday, August 21 • 2-Year-Old Filly Pacers • 1 PM
🏇 Saturday, August 22 • 2-Year-Old C**t Pacers • 1 PM

Both Favorites OTB locations will be open for all Skowhegan races, including the evening races Tuesday through Thursday.

08/03/2026

This is going to be a Whitney to remember!

A star-studded field is set for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, including champion filly NITROGEN taking on the boys.

The stage is set for one of the biggest races of the summer. Who are you picking?

08/02/2026