The 130th season of racing at historic Bangor Raceway begins with live racing on horse racing's biggest day - the running of the Kentucky Derby. Bangor Raceway will open on Saturday, May 4 with a special 2:30 p.m. post time. The track will be open from 1-8 p.m. for simulcast wagering and watching, including the 6:24 p.m. post time for the Kentucky Derby.

"The banner event for fans of horse racing truly is the Kentucky Derby," said Michael Hopkins, Director of Raceway Operations at Hollywood Casino Bangor. "We had a great season in 2012 with live racing here at Bangor Raceway and we are looking to build upon it this year. The track is prepped and ready, and the drivers have been anxious for this day to come. We're all looking forward to our 130th season here at Bangor Raceway."

Following opening day, racing continues every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday through July 20, with Saturday race cards added July 13 and 20, and special 4th of July racing on Independence Day.

The 2013 racing season will again feature a post time on Mondays and Tuesdays of 5 p.m., making it more convenient for racing fans to experience live harness racing in person. The 5 p.m. post time will be in effect on Saturdays in July as well as Mondays and Tuesdays, while Friday night post times will remain at 6 p.m. This Saturday's opening day will have a special post time of 2:30 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. The permanent simulcast wagering Race Book remains at Hollywood Casino’s main facility at 500 Main Street in downtown Bangor to give more exposure to harness racing while making simulcast wagering more convenient for casino patrons. 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 $2 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.