Freehold Raceway News
Spotlight: Ray Baynes
Posted Dec 23, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we have been doing weekly spotlights to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold paddock… Read Post
Spotlight: Mark Herschberger
Posted Dec 16, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: Mike Posner
Posted Dec 09, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: Ivan Llopez
Posted Dec 02, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the… Read Post
Spotlight: Laurie Molnar
Posted Nov 25, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: Brielle Roman
Posted Nov 18, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight:Vinny Ginsburg
Posted Nov 11, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: John Urbanski
Posted Nov 04, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: Brian Magie
Posted Oct 28, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Spotlight: John Pyott
Posted Oct 21, 2024
To honor the horsemen and women of Freehold Raceway, we will be doing a weekly spotlight to highlight some of the “regulars” in the Freehold… Read Post
Xpert and Daily Double Deo Score in NJSS Finals at Freehold
Posted Oct 19, 2024
Freehold Raceway hosted two $70,000 Standardbred Development Fund finals for two-year-old pacers on Saturday (Oct. 19). The colts and geldings faced off first. The Pat… Read Post
Southwind Banshee and Seven Reps score in NJSS Finals
Posted Oct 03, 2024
Two, $70,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Standardbred Development Fund Finals were held at Freehold Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 3). Both were for three-year-old trotters. The… Read Post
BC's Capela Scores Huge Upset In Renaissance Final
Posted Sep 21, 2024
Freehold Raceway hosted the $60,000 Renaissance Final for 2-year-old colts and geldings on Saturday (Sept. 21). After the 1-5 favorite broke in the first turn… Read Post
Celcius upsets in the Homegrown plus more stakes action at Freehold
Posted Sep 19, 2024
Three $40,000 races took place at Freehold Raceway today (Sept. 19). Two divisions of the Garden State Trot for 3-year-old filly trotters as well as… Read Post
Freehold Raceway To End Operations On December 28
Posted Sep 19, 2024
FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY, September 19, 2024 – Freehold Raceway (“Freehold”) announced today that it expects to cease all live racing and simulcast operations as of… Read Post
The First of Many for John Urbanski
Posted Sep 14, 2024
There wasn’t a dry eye in the winner’s circle after John James Urbanski scored his first driving win in the sixth race at Freehold on… Read Post
Another Five-Bagger for Marohn Jr at Freehold
Posted Sep 13, 2024
Jimmy Marohn Jr, Austin Siegelman, and Mark Herschberger dominated the 10-race card at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Sept. 13). Unwilling to share the winner’s circle… Read Post
Seven Reps Upsets in Garden State Trot, Southwind Banshee breaks track record
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Seven Reps Upsets in Garden State Trot, Southwind Banshee breaks track record The first of five Thursdays to host live racing at Freehold Raceway in… Read Post
Llopez Scores Driving/Training Triple at Freehold
Posted Sep 07, 2024
Three sets of hot hands took control of Freehold Raceway’s 11-race Saturday (Sept.7) card. Vinny Ginsburg, Ivan Llopez, and Austin Siegelman all visited the winner’s… Read Post
Italian and American Amateurs Face-off at Freehold
Posted Sep 06, 2024
The first two of ten races at Freehold Raceway on Friday, September 6, showcased four Italian amateur, or “gentleman” drivers racing against four American amateur… Read Post
Marohn Jr. Continues to Dominate the Afternoon Delight
Posted Aug 31, 2024
After scoring five wins on opening day at harness racing’s “afternoon delight”, Freehold Raceway last Friday, Jimmy Marohn Jr. continues to be a dominant force… Read Post
Marohn Jr. Scores Opening Day Five-Bagger
Posted Aug 23, 2024
The historic half-mile oval in Freehold, New Jersey returned to live racing today after its three-month summer break. Jimmy Marohn Jr took control of the… Read Post
Freehold Meet Begins Friday, August 23
Posted Aug 22, 2024
After its annual summer break, Freehold Raceway re-opens for live harness racing on Friday, August 23. Fans in attendance on opening day will receive… Read Post
Mark Herschberger Grand-Slam at Freehold Saturday
Posted May 18, 2024
Rising star at Freehold, Mark Herschberger, visited the winner’s circle four times on the 12-race Saturday, May 18 program. He got his first win in… Read Post
Upsetters Dominate Freehold Friday Card
Posted May 17, 2024
Only two favorites were victorious on the nine-race Friday (May 17) program at Freehold Raceway. The card opened with a thrill in the first race.… Read Post
Siegelman is Unstoppable; Lyons Steel wins Dennis Watson Memorial
Posted Apr 06, 2024
Austin Siegelman continues to dominate at Freehold Raceway. Today (April 6), he earned a driving triple for the fourth consecutive race-card at Freehold. He went… Read Post
Ginsburg scores a Grand-Slam at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 22, 2024
Vinny Ginsburg was no stranger to the winner’s circle during Freehold Raceway’s 10-race Friday card. He won four times to score a grand-slam. He set… Read Post
Action-Packed Saturday Success at Freehold Raceway
Posted Mar 16, 2024
It was an action-packed Saturday at Freehold Raceway on March 16th. The day started with a tour of the paddock for Monmouth County’s Equine Science… Read Post
Richard Gant Memorial Race, Beckwith and Miller score driving triples
Posted Mar 15, 2024
The friends and family of the late Richard Gant came out in full-force to Freehold Raceway on Friday (March 15). Dressed in maroon and light… Read Post
Marohn scores birthday five bagger, Ahle grand slam
Posted Feb 24, 2024
Between Jim Marohn Jr and Johnathan Ahle, they didn’t leave much opportunity for anyone else to score at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Feb 24). Together… Read Post
Miller Grand-Slam, Marohn puts exclamation mark on his return
Posted Feb 23, 2024
Tyler Miller and Jim Marohn Jr proved to be dominant forces at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Feb. 23). Miller scored four times on the ten-race… Read Post
Big Stretch Mark upsets in thrilling Preferred Handicap at Freehold
Posted Feb 10, 2024
Big Stretch Mark upsets in thrilling Preferred Handicap at Freehold February 10, 2024 By Katie Eick, for Freehold Raceway The $12,000 Preferred Handicap at… Read Post
Brett Beckwith wins six in the slop at Freehold
Posted Feb 02, 2024
The slop didn’t stop the newly-turned 21-year-old Brett Beckwith from having himself a day at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Feb. 2). He won more than… Read Post
Ahle and Siegelman take command of Freehold’s Saturday Card
Posted Jan 13, 2024
John Ahle and Austin Siegelman left little opportunity for any other driver to score on the 12-race card at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Jan. 13).… Read Post
Siegelman wins five at Freehold, now only one away from leading driver title
Posted Dec 29, 2023
The new year is rapidly approaching, which means that 2023 is coming to an end just as quickly. It is time for year-end honors but… Read Post
Christmas came early for Ahle who won five at Freehold
Posted Dec 23, 2023
Christmas came early this year for Johnathan Ahle and the owners and trainers whom he drove for on Saturday (Dec. 23) at Freehold Raceway. He… Read Post
Four wins for Siegelman on Friday at Freehold
Posted Dec 22, 2023
Austin Siegelman won four out of eleven races at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Dec. 22). His first came in race five aboard Mahone Seelster for… Read Post
Vinny Ginsburg wins Rosecroft-Freehold Driving Challenge
Posted Dec 16, 2023
This week Rosecroft Raceway and Freehold Raceway hosted a challenge which faced-off four drivers from each track against each other in a challenge to win… Read Post
Matthew Athearn Scores 1,000th win
Posted Dec 15, 2023
Matthew Athearn makes most of his driving appearances at Saratoga and Plainridge Park. However, last weekend the 25-year-old from Maine made an appearance at Freehold… Read Post
Rosecroft-Freehold Driving Challenge to take place this week
Posted Dec 14, 2023
The harness racing worlds of New Jersey and Maryland will collide this week, when Freehold Raceway and Rosecroft Raceway play hosts to the Rosecroft-Freehold Driving… Read Post
Jack Pelling Grand Slam at Freehold, including charity feature race
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Jack Pelling Grand Slam at Freehold, including charity feature race The unusually warm weather on Saturday in Freehold, New Jersey wasn’t the only thing… Read Post
Miller, Ginsburg, and Siegelman Dominate at Freehold
Posted Nov 24, 2023
Together, Tyler Miller, Vinny Ginsburg, and Austin Siegelman won all but one of the eleven races that took place on Freehold Raceway’s half-mile oval on… Read Post
Ginsburg Grand-Slam at Freehold, Including Feature
Posted Nov 18, 2023
By Katie Eick, for Freehold Raceway On a sunny Saturday in Freehold, New Jersey, Vinny Ginsburg crossed the wire before the rest of the field… Read Post
Siegelman Wins Three at Freehold
Posted Nov 17, 2023
By, Katie Eick for Freehold Raceway On Friday, November 17, 2023 Austin Siegelman won three out of ten races at New Jersey’s “afternoon delight”, Freehold… Read Post
Eric Abbatiello Wins 3 at Freehold Friday
Posted Nov 10, 2023
On Friday, November 10, 2023 driver Eric Abbatiello reached the winners circle three times on the ten-race afternoon card. He didn’t get his first victory… Read Post
Freehold Raceway to Host Veterans Day Pace
Posted Nov 09, 2023
Freehold Raceway to Host Veterans Day Pace November 9, 2023 On Saturday, November 11, 2023 Freehold Raceway will host a Veteran’s Day Pace sponsored by… Read Post
NJSS-SDF Finals Conclude at Freehold Raceway
Posted Oct 21, 2023
NJSS-SDF Finals Conclude at Freehold Raceway October 21, 2023, by Katie Eick, for Freehold Raceway Two, $70,000 NJ Sire Stakes Standardbred Development Fund… Read Post
NJ Sire Stakes 2-Year-Old Colt Pacers- Leg 2 at Freehold
Posted Oct 12, 2023
NJ Sire Stakes 2-Year-Old Colt Pacers- Leg 2 at Freehold Thursday, October 12, 2023 By Katie Eick for Freehold Raceway Two, $10,000 divisions of the… Read Post
Stakes, Amateurs, and Italian-American Race at Freehold on Saturday 10/7 - Recap
Posted Oct 07, 2023
Stakes, Amateurs, and Italian-American Race at Freehold on Saturday 10/7- Recap Saturday, October 7, 2023 By Katie Eick A combination of New Jersey Sire Stakes,… Read Post
George Brennan Wins Two NJ Sire Stakes at Freehold
Posted Oct 06, 2023
George Brennan Wins Two NJ Sire Stakes at Freehold Friday, October 6, 2023 By Katie Eick Three $70,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Standardbred Development Fund… Read Post
STANDARDBRED DEVELOPMENT FUND STAKES AT FREEHOLD RACEWAY
Posted Oct 05, 2023
STANDARDBRED DEVELOPMENT FUND STAKES AT FREEHOLD RACEWAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023 New Jersey Sire Stakes action continued at Freehold Raceway on Thursday with two Standardbred… Read Post
Freehold to Open Live Racing on August 25
Posted Aug 16, 2023
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway resumes live racing on Friday (Aug. 25) with a post time of 12:30 p.m. Live racing will be conducted every… Read Post
Marohn, Jr., Fusco take 2022 Freehold Driving/Training Titles
Posted Jan 02, 2023
Freehold Raceway concluded the 2022 racing season last Saturday, a year which included a phenomenal stakes schedule and great betting opportunities for fans throughout the… Read Post
Rosecroft-Freehold Showdown Scheduled for Next Week
Posted Dec 10, 2022
Freehold, NJ --- The harness racing worlds of New Jersey and Maryland will collide next week, when Freehold Raceway and Rosecroft Raceway play hosts to… Read Post
Freehold Kicks Off Summer/Fall Meet Friday
Posted Aug 25, 2022
Freehold Raceway returns from its summer break and will begin the summer/fall meet on Friday, August 26, with an 11-race card. Beginning Friday, the… Read Post
Freehold Qualifiers Friday August 19
Posted Aug 17, 2022
Freehold Raceway will host six qualifiers this Friday, August 19 as the track gets set to begin their summer/fall meet. First post time for qualifiers… Read Post
Major Betts Turns Tables to Win Freehold Feature
Posted May 14, 2022
Last week, Bank Sea defeated Major Betts by a head to win the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway. This week (May 14), Major Betts… Read Post
Four-Win Day for Marohn Includes Preferred Victory
Posted Apr 16, 2022
With just a few weeks left in the winter/spring racing season at Freehold Raceway, Jim Marohn Jr has made the driving race interesting. He continued… Read Post
Pretender Wins 3-Year-Old Debut at Freehold
Posted Apr 15, 2022
If there was a future book for the Dexter Cup, Pretender would almost certainly be one of the favorites. He asserted his status with a… Read Post
Dandeo Final Set for Freehold Saturday
Posted Apr 07, 2022
Over the past two weeks, TrackMaster-conditioned pacers have battled in the Tony Dandeo Memorial Pacing Series at Freehold Raceway. Now, the top eight competitors will… Read Post
Glengarry Knight N Wins Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Apr 02, 2022
A pocket trip off a slow pace paid off for Glengarry Knight N, as he won the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway on Saturday… Read Post
Four Wins for Marohn at Freehold Saturday
Posted Mar 26, 2022
Saturday (March 26) was the first Saturday of spring, and Jim Marohn Jr certainly had a spring in his step, driving four winners on the… Read Post
Boiling Oar Seeks Fifth Freehold Win in a Row
Posted Mar 23, 2022
Boiling Oar has been the hottest horse at Freehold Raceway lately. He's won four races in a row at the central Jersey oval, including back-to-back… Read Post
Freehold to Host Pacing Series
Posted Mar 18, 2022
Freehold Raceway is proud to announce a new TrackMaster-conditioned series for male pacers over the next two weeks. The Tony Dandeo Memorial Pacing Series,… Read Post
Siegelman Wins Four at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 11, 2022
Spring was in the air at Freehold Raceway on Friday (March 11), and Austin Siegelman took full advantage of the nice weather, winning four races… Read Post
Lyons Steel Dominated Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Feb 12, 2022
After an impressive victory against conditioned pacers on January 22, Lyons Steel had to wait three weeks to race again, as bad weather and track… Read Post
Kolaczynski, Beckwith Have Big Days at Freehold
Posted Jan 22, 2022
Trainer Travis Kolaczynski and driver Brett Beckwith both had days to remember at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (January 22). Kolaczynski won three races on… Read Post
Haggard Upsets in Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Jan 15, 2022
After two near-misses in the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway in his first two starts of 2022, Haggard broke through in a big way… Read Post
Siegelman Wins Five at Freehold Thursday
Posted Jan 13, 2022
Freehold Raceway's leading driver over the last two years, Austin Siegelman, had his first big day in the bike on Thursday (January 13), with five… Read Post
Pro Beach Wins Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Jan 08, 2022
Pro Beach bounced back from a fourth-place finish in the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway last week with a 1 1/4-length win this Saturday… Read Post
Freehold Business Up in 2021
Posted Jan 06, 2022
Freehold Raceway concluded their 2021 season last Friday (December 31), wrapping up a year that saw increases in the amount of races, race days, and… Read Post
"Free-Old" Pace Honors Older Pacers
Posted Dec 29, 2021
Freehold Raceway will wrap up the 2021 racing season on Friday with an 11-race card. The headliner is the "Free-Old" pace, restricted to horses aged… Read Post
Bongiorno Finishes 1-2 in Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Dec 18, 2021
Jenn Bongiorno couldn't have asked for much better in Saturday's (December 18) Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway. Her two entrants, Brackley Beach and Missile… Read Post
Freehold Announces Race for Older Pacers
Posted Dec 17, 2021
Freehold Raceway is happy to announce the return of the "Free-Old" pace on New Year's Eve, Friday, December 31. The race is restricted to horses… Read Post
Hail Christian N Rallies to Win Freehold Feature
Posted Dec 11, 2021
The father-son duo of trainer Brett Pelling and driver Jack Pelling teamed up twice at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (December 11). They scored together with… Read Post
Drazzmatazz Upsets in Freehold Preferred Trot
Posted Dec 10, 2021
Friday's (December 10) Preferred Handicap trot looked like another coronation for Melady's Monet. A four-time winner at Freehold this year, he was coming off a… Read Post
Bettors Outlaw and Pelling Win Toys for Tots Pace at Freehold
Posted Dec 04, 2021
Freehold Raceway hosted a special race on Saturday (December 4), in honor of the Toys for Tots drive, sponsored by Peter and Mary Grandich. The… Read Post
Our White Knight Wins Again at Freehold
Posted Dec 03, 2021
Our White Knight made it two wins in a row at Freehold Raceway on Friday (December 3), when he won the Preferred Handicap trot by… Read Post
Freehold Toys for Tots Pace Spotlights Young Drivers
Posted Dec 02, 2021
Freehold Raceway will host a Toys for Tots drive this Saturday (December 4), sponsored by Peter and Mary Grandich. The track will collect toys and… Read Post
Big Day for Estrada at Freehold Saturday
Posted Nov 27, 2021
Since starting his own stable in 2019, Izzy Estrada has become one of the top trainers at Freehold Raceway. He had a big day on… Read Post
Our White Knight Takes Freehold Turkey Trot
Posted Nov 25, 2021
Freehold Raceway hosted the "Turkey Trot" on Friday (November 26), as part of a fundraiser for Freehold Open Door sponsored by Peter and Mary Grandich.… Read Post
Turkey Trot Festivities at Freehold Friday
Posted Nov 24, 2021
After a one-year hiatus, the Turkey Trot, sponsored by Peter Grandich and Co, returns to Freehold Raceway on Friday (November 26). This year's "Turkey… Read Post
Major Crocker A Wins Freehold Preferred Handicap
Posted Nov 20, 2021
A change of scenery, some time off, and a barn change did the trick for Major Crocker A, as he surged late to win the… Read Post
Drinkin Again Seeks Fourth Consecutive Win at Freehold Saturday
Posted Nov 18, 2021
Lately, it's been all champagne for Drinkin Again. He's won three races in a row at Freehold Raceway, including the Preferred Handicap pace last Saturday… Read Post
Freehold to Host 85 Dates in 2022
Posted Nov 17, 2021
Freehold Raceway will host 85 days of racing in 2022, up slightly from the 82 scheduled dates in 2021. The 2022 winter/spring meet will… Read Post
Drinkin Again Wins Freehold Preferred Handicap Pace
Posted Nov 13, 2021
Drinkin Again has been on a hot streak lately. He won the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (November 13), for his third… Read Post
Mohawk Warrior Wins Freehold Preferred Handicap Pace
Posted Nov 06, 2021
A great trip paid off for Mohawk Warrior in the Saturday (November 6) feature at Freehold Raceway, as he won the Preferred Handicap pace by… Read Post
Hanners Wins Five at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 30, 2021
Luke Hanners had an afternoon to remember at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (October 30), as he won five races on the 11-race card. Hanners… Read Post
Wickedly Innocent Upsets in NJSS-SDF for Pellings
Posted Oct 23, 2021
Jack Pelling won the biggest race of his driving career so far on Saturday (October 23), when he guided Wickedly Innocent to a 6/1 upset… Read Post
Hanney Wins Comeback Race at Freehold
Posted Oct 22, 2021
After almost a year on the sidelines, Irish Joe Hanney celebrated his 39th birthday in grand fashion at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 22). He… Read Post
JM's Finaltreasure Dominant in NJSS-SDF Final
Posted Oct 16, 2021
JM's Finaltreasure was expected to dominate the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund final for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers at Freehold Raceway on… Read Post
IM the Muscle Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Oct 15, 2021
Im the Muscle was on the muscle at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 15), as he won the Preferred Handicap trot by 3/4 of a… Read Post
JM's Final Treasure Headlines Freehold Saturday Card
Posted Oct 14, 2021
In two starts at Freehold Raceway this season, Jm's Finaltreasure hasn't had an anxious moment. He's won two stakes in dominating fashion, taking the Renaissance… Read Post
Saverio Hanover Sets Freehold Record; Gertrude Completes NJSS-SDF Sweep
Posted Oct 08, 2021
Heading into the final for the New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund series for 2-year-old colt and gelding trotters at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October… Read Post
Freehold Hosts Italian Heritage Race Saturday
Posted Oct 07, 2021
Freehold Raceway will host a unique event on Saturday, as eight Italian drivers will square off in the Italian Heritage race, sponsored by Peter and… Read Post
Gertrude, Delgado Seek NJSS-SDF Sweeps at Freehold
Posted Oct 06, 2021
The New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund series continues at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 8), with a pair of $56,000 finals for 2-year-old trotters.… Read Post
Gotthegreenlight Cruises in Renaissance Win at Freehold
Posted Oct 02, 2021
Going into Saturday's (October 2) Renaissance Pace for 2-year-old fillies, there was virtually no doubt that Gotthegreenlight would win. The only question was if she'd… Read Post
Delgado Ties Own Track Record; Gertrude Impressive at Freehold
Posted Oct 01, 2021
The New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund series continued at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 1), with the second leg of the series for… Read Post
Grace Hill Does it Easily at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 25, 2021
Grace Hill loomed very large on paper going into Saturday's Homegrown Pace for 3-year-old fillies at Freehold Raceway. She had won four races in a… Read Post
Camden Hills Wins NJSS-SDF Final; Delgado Sets Track Record
Posted Sep 24, 2021
They say that patience is a virtue, and that certainly proved true for Joe Bongiorno and Camden Hills. Thanks to a ground-saving trip right off… Read Post
Grace Hill Highlights Freehold Saturday Card
Posted Sep 23, 2021
The Homegrown pace for 3-year-old fillies has attracted a field of five to Freehold Raceway this Saturday (September 25). However, one name looms large above… Read Post
Seventier Seeks Sweep of NJSS-SDF Series
Posted Sep 22, 2021
A field of eight 3-year-old trotters will line up in the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund Final at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Sept.… Read Post
Mikala Sets New Freehold Track Record
Posted Sep 11, 2021
Going into Saturday's (September 11) New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund final for 3-year-old filly pacers, Mikala looked very tough to beat. She won… Read Post
Hot As Hill Wins Garden State Trot
Posted Sep 10, 2021
The headliner of an action-packed Friday (September 10) card at Freehold Raceway was the $50,000 Garden State Trot for 3-year-old fillies. Off an impressive win… Read Post
Mikala, Always B Laughin Square Off at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 08, 2021
The first of many New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund finals will be held at Freehold Raceway this Saturday (September 11), when a field of… Read Post
Six for Siegelman at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 04, 2021
Freehold Raceway's leading driver, Austin Siegelman, got off to a slow start at the summer/fall meet. He didn't win a race on opening weekend. However,… Read Post
Always B Laughin, Captain Fancy Win NJSS-SDF Races at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 04, 2021
Freehold Raceway hosted a pair of 3-year-old paces on Saturday (September 4) as part of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund series. … Read Post
Surprises Abound in Freehold Feature Friday
Posted Sep 03, 2021
Freehold Raceway kicked off Labor Day weekend on Friday (September 3) with a bevy of action. The 11-race card included the New Jersey Sire Stakes-… Read Post
86-year-old Dandeo Makes History at Freehold Friday
Posted Aug 27, 2021
History was made at Freehold Raceway on opening day (August 27), as 86-year-old Tony Dandeo became the oldest driver to win a race in New… Read Post
Burke Has Big Opening Day at Freehold Friday
Posted Aug 27, 2021
The Ron Burke brigade invaded Freehold Raceway on opening day (August 27), and came away with three winners. Burke started the day with a… Read Post
Freehold Begins Summer/Fall Meet Friday
Posted Aug 25, 2021
The venerable Central Jersey oval has returned from its summer break and will begin the summer/fall meet on Friday, August 27, with a 10-race card.… Read Post
Freehold Qualifiers Friday August 20
Posted Aug 17, 2021
Freehold Raceway will host qualifiers this Friday, August 20, as the venerable half-mile oval gets set to begin their summer/fall meet. The entry box… Read Post
Freehold Concludes Winter/Spring Meet With Gains
Posted Jun 07, 2021
Freehold Raceway concluded their 47-day winter/spring meet on Saturday, May 29, with gains across the board. Total handle on the season was $22.3 million,… Read Post
Top Flight Angel Wins Freehold Preferred Trot
Posted May 28, 2021
Two weeks ago, Top Flight Angel went off at 4/5 in the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway, got parked the whole way, and finished… Read Post
Freehold Concludes Winter/Spring Meet Saturday
Posted May 26, 2021
Freehold Raceway will wrap up a successful 48-day winter/spring meet this Saturday (May 29) with a 13-race card starting at about 12:30 PM. As… Read Post
Smalltownthrowdown Seeks Repeat at Freehold
Posted May 25, 2021
The final Preferred Handicap trot of the winter/spring season at Freehold Raceway attracted a full field of eight, and features a very fast trotter in… Read Post
Hat Trick for Siegelman at Freehold Saturday
Posted May 22, 2021
Austin Siegelman continued a fantastic season at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (May 22), taking three races on the 13-race program. He swept the early… Read Post
Smalltownthrowdown Impressive at Freehold Friday
Posted May 21, 2021
Smalltownthrowdown threw it down to his opposition at Freehold Raceway on Friday (May 21), and no one was able to compete with him. He won… Read Post
Windsong Pioneer Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted May 14, 2021
Windsong Pioneer won the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway this Friday (May 14), for his second victory at the track in the last three… Read Post
Rematch in Freehold Friday Feature
Posted May 11, 2021
Last week, Windsong Pioneer was looking for his second win in a row in the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway. However, longshot Drazzmatazz surged… Read Post
Drazzmatazz Upsets in Freehold Friday Feature
Posted May 07, 2021
Patience was a virtue for Drazzmatazz, as he waited for the right moment and capitalized to win the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway on… Read Post
Izzy Demsky, Spruce Creek Win Lady Suffolk Divisions
Posted May 01, 2021
Each of the two divisions of the Lady Suffolk trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (May 1) featured an odds-on favorite. In both cases, the… Read Post
Incommunicado Wins Dexter Cup at Freehold
Posted May 01, 2021
Off an impressive win in last week's elimination, expectations were high for Incommunicado in Saturday's $115,583 Dexter Cup final at Freehold Raceway. He lived up… Read Post
Windsong Pioneer Takes Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Apr 30, 2021
Windsong Pioneer was an appropriately-named winner on a windy day at Freehold Raceway on Friday (April 30), as he pulled away to win the Preferred… Read Post
Freehold to Host Dexter, Lady Suffolk Saturday
Posted Apr 28, 2021
The biggest day of the Freehold Raceway season is coming up this Saturday (May 1), with the 2021 editions of the Dexter Cup, for 3-year-old… Read Post
Incommunicado Wins Dexter Cup Elimination
Posted Apr 24, 2021
Rather than accept a bye and guarantee himself two Dexter Cup final starters, Ake Svanstedt decided to let Incommunicado compete in Saturday's (April 24) Dexter… Read Post
Hot as Hill, Melady's Monet Win at Freehold
Posted Apr 23, 2021
The stars of today and tomorrow were in action at Freehold Raceway this Friday (April 23). 3-year-old filly Hot as Hill took the Lady Suffolk… Read Post
Dexter Cup Elimination at Freehold Saturday
Posted Apr 22, 2021
The signature race at Freehold Raceway, and the beginning of the road to the Hambletonian, the Dexter Cup, is coming up next Saturday (May 1).… Read Post
Top Trotters at Freehold Friday
Posted Apr 21, 2021
The 11-race card at Freehold Raceway on Friday (April 23) features both the stars of yesterday and of today. The program includes a prep for… Read Post
Freehold to Host Dexter Elims, Lady Suffolk Prep Next Weekend
Posted Apr 17, 2021
The road to the Hambletonian will wind its way all over the country, before stopping at the Meadowlands on August 7. The first stop on… Read Post
Melady's Monet Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Apr 16, 2021
The 12-year-old trotting veteran Melady's Monet is no stranger to winning. He won for the 73rd time in his long career on Friday (April 16),… Read Post
Melady's Monet Headlines Feehold Friday Feature
Posted Apr 14, 2021
One of the east coast's top trotters makes his return to Freehold Raceway on Friday (April 16), as Melady's Monet looks for his third win… Read Post
Siegelman Wins Five at Freehold Friday
Posted Apr 09, 2021
Austin Siegelman went into the Friday (April 9) card on a hot streak. He had won four races on each of the last three race… Read Post
Freehold Schedules 3-Year-Old Trot for April 17
Posted Apr 09, 2021
As a prep for the upcoming Lady Suffolk and Dexter Cup, Freehold Raceway has scheduled a trot for 3-year-olds on Saturday, April 17. The… Read Post
Obrigado Takes Friday Freehold Feature
Posted Apr 02, 2021
On Friday (April 2) at Freehold Raceway, Obrigado avenged last week's Preferred Handicap trot defeat with an emphatic 4 3/4 length win. It was his… Read Post
Drinkin Again Wins Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Mar 27, 2021
Drinkin Again picked up another victory at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (March 27), winning the Preferred Handicap pace for his third win in his last… Read Post
Smalltownthrowdown Dominant at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 26, 2021
Smalldownthrowdown threw down the challenge early, and no one was able to catch him as he cruised to victory in the Preferred Handicap trot at… Read Post
Double Pick 5 Carryover at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 24, 2021
Bettors were stumped by the pick 5 at Freehold Raceway last Saturday (March 20), a sequence that included just one winning favorite. As a… Read Post
Burke and Brennan Win Freehold Feature Again
Posted Mar 20, 2021
Last week, trainer Ron Burke and driver George Brennan won the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway with the favorite from the outside post. For… Read Post
Life Well Lived Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Mar 19, 2021
Life Well Lived went into the Friday (March 19) feature at Freehold Raceway looking for revenge. Last week, he set the pace in the Preferred… Read Post
Lyons Steel Headlines Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Mar 17, 2021
Freehold Raceway fans have known how good Lyons Steel is for a long time. He's won four of his last five races over this track,… Read Post
Bettor Memories wins Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Mar 13, 2021
The outside post was no deterrent for Bettor Memories at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (March 13), as he cruised to an easy win in the… Read Post
Preferred Trot Highlights Big Day for Abbatiello at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 12, 2021
The weather was warm at Freehold Raceway this Friday (March 12), and Eric Abbatiello was sizzling. He piloted home six winners on the 11-race card.… Read Post
Early Pick 4 Carryover at Freehold Friday
Posted Mar 10, 2021
The betting public was stumped by the late pick 4 sequence at Freehold Raceway last Saturday (March 6). No one managed to pick four winners,… Read Post
Grand Slam for Marohn at Freehold Saturday
Posted Mar 06, 2021
The saying that March comes "in like a lion" certainly applies to Jim Marohn Jr. He won four races on the first Saturday of March… Read Post
Big Days for Fanning, Abbatiello at Freehold Saturday
Posted Feb 27, 2021
Trainer Tom Fanning and driver Eric Abbatiello each had a big day at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (February 27), as they each won three races… Read Post
Beckwith Gets First Freehold Win
Posted Feb 26, 2021
18-year-old Brett Beckwith achieved a milestone in his young driving career on Friday (February 26), winning his first race at Freehold Raceway, and his second… Read Post
McDermott Gets 1,600th Career Win
Posted Feb 09, 2021
A New Jersey training veteran achieved a milestone on Saturday at Freehold Raceway, as Kevin McDermott won his 1,600th career race. McDermott sent out… Read Post
Siegelman Wins Five at Freehold Saturday
Posted Feb 06, 2021
Austin Siegelman further asserted his dominance at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (February 6), winning five races on the 13-race card. He won for the… Read Post
Msamrcasweethart A Wins Freehold Feature Friday
Posted Feb 05, 2021
The featured race at Freehold Raceway this Friday (February 5), an upper-level conditioned pace for fillies and mares, was a mad scramble. Amidst the chaos… Read Post
Lyons Steel Impressive in Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Jan 30, 2021
For Lyons Steel, a trip to Freehold Raceway is the equivalent of Clark Kent stepping into a phone booth. Away from Freehold, he's a… Read Post
Melady's Monet Wins Freehold Preferred Trot
Posted Jan 29, 2021
Friday's Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway loomed as a showdown between two classy trotters. Obrigado, a two-time winner of the Freehold Preferred Handicap this… Read Post
Pair of Driving Hat Tricks at Freehold Thursday
Posted Jan 28, 2021
Jack Pelling and Steve Smith both got hot in the cold weather at Freehold Raceway on Thursday (January 28), as they won three races apiece… Read Post
Obrigado Looks for Three Straight at Freehold
Posted Jan 26, 2021
Obrigado has been perfect so far in 2021, with two wins in Freehold Raceway's Preferred Handicap trot. He'll try to make it three in a… Read Post
Test Ride, Na Na Na Baatman Win Kelly Finals at Freehold
Posted Jan 23, 2021
Freehold Raceway wrapped up the Harold Kelly Memorial Pacing Series this Saturday (January 23), with a pair of finals. The division I final was… Read Post
Tall Poppy N, If UR Richimsingle Win Fusco Finals at Freehold
Posted Jan 22, 2021
Freehold Raceway concluded the Vinny Fusco Jr Memorial Pacing Series this Friday (January 22), with a pair of finals. One saw a logical result, the… Read Post
Kelly Finals at Freehold Saturday
Posted Jan 20, 2021
The Harold Kelly Memorial Pacing Series comes to a conclusion at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (January 23), as the headliners of a great 13-race card.… Read Post
Fusco Finals and a Trotting Showdown at Freehold Friday
Posted Jan 19, 2021
The Vinny Fusco Jr. Memorial Pacing Series, for New Jersey owned, sired, or foaled fillies and mares, wraps up at Freehold Raceway on Friday (January… Read Post
Melady's Monet Wins Freehold Preferred Trot
Posted Jan 15, 2021
Melady's Monet began his 12-year-old season on a winning note Friday afternoon, taking the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway. Making his first start… Read Post
Melady's Monet Makes 2021 Bow at Freehold Friday
Posted Jan 12, 2021
The Friday (January 15) card at Freehold Raceway once again includes the Preferred Handicap trot. A field of eight will line up, with an east… Read Post
Kelly Series Begins at Freehold
Posted Jan 09, 2021
Many of Freehold Raceway's regulars were in the spotlight this Saturday (January 9), as Freehold kicked off the Harold Kelly Memorial Pacing Series. Local… Read Post
Obrigado Repeats, Fusco Series Begins at Freehold
Posted Jan 08, 2021
Even in a more advanced age, Obrigado's class continues to shine through. He won the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway on Friday (January 8)… Read Post
Fusco Series Begins, Obrigado Returns at Freehold
Posted Jan 05, 2021
Twenty-four New Jersey-owned, sired, or foaled pacing fillies and mares will take center stage at Freehold Raceway on Friday (January 8), as the Vinny Fusco… Read Post
Hatter to Announce at Freehold
Posted Jan 05, 2021
Racing fans at Freehold Raceway will hear a new voice starting Thursday, January 7, when Edison Hatter begins his tenure as the race caller. … Read Post
No Easy Way Wins Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Jan 02, 2021
Trainer Bill MacKenzie and driver Dan Dube are no strangers to success together at Freehold Raceway. They teamed up for a win in the Saturday… Read Post
Siegelman, Fusco Clinch Freehold Summer/Fall Meet Titles
Posted Jan 01, 2021
Over the past few months, Austin Siegelman has emerged as the top driver at Freehold Raceway. After finishing fifth in the standings in 2019, Siegelman… Read Post
Obrigado, Alexa Skye Win Freehold Co-Features Friday
Posted Jan 01, 2021
Freehold Raceway rang in the new year on Friday (January 1), with a pair of Preferred Handicaps. One was one by an established veteran, the… Read Post
Kinda Lucky Lindy, Alexa Skye Look for Freehold Repeats
Posted Dec 29, 2020
Freehold Raceway will ring in the new year in style, with a 12-race card on New Year's Day (January 1). The co-features are the Preferred… Read Post
Freehold to Host Series in Memory of Kelly, Fusco
Posted Dec 29, 2020
Freehold Raceway, in conjunction with the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, will begin the new year with a pair of pacing series… Read Post
Closers Dominate in Freehold Co-Features Saturday
Posted Dec 26, 2020
Freehold Raceway hosted a trio of Preferred Handicaps on Saturday (December 26): two for pacers, one for trotters. All three saw a horse come from… Read Post
Trio of Preferreds at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 23, 2020
Freehold Raceway is celebrating the day after Christmas in style, with a loaded 12-race card. The co-headliners are three divisions of the Preferred Handicap: two… Read Post
Marshall Concludes Driving Career at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 19, 2020
For more than four decades, the driving colony at Freehold Raceway has included "Diamond Jim" Marshall III. That era came to an end on Saturday,… Read Post
Abbatiello Continues Freehold Dominance Friday
Posted Dec 18, 2020
As the weather cools down at Freehold, Eric Abbatiello has begun to heat up. After a big day last Saturday, he kept the momentum going… Read Post
Marshall Set to Conclude Driving Career at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 16, 2020
For more than four decades, "Diamond Jim" Marshall III has been a driving institution at Freehold Raceway. He'll bring the curtain down on his driving… Read Post
Five Wins for Abbatiello at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 12, 2020
Good things have been coming in multiples recently for members of the Freehold Raceway driving colony. Eric Abbatiello won five races on the card Saturday… Read Post
Marohn Wins Six at Freehold Friday
Posted Dec 11, 2020
For the fifth day in a row, a driver won at least four races at Freehold Raceway on Friday (December 11). Jim Marohn Jr did… Read Post
Four for Hanners at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 05, 2020
Luke Hanners, a relatively new member of the Freehold Raceway driving colony, had a big day on Saturday (December 5). He piloted home four winners… Read Post
Another Four-Win Day for Siegelman at Freehold Friday
Posted Dec 04, 2020
Austin Siegelman continued his driving dominance at Freehold Raceway on Friday (December 4). He won four races on the 11-race card, the third consecutive racing… Read Post
Five Wins for Siegelman at Freehold Friday
Posted Nov 27, 2020
Austin Siegelman is no stranger to big days at Freehold Raceway. He added another one to his big meet on Friday (November 27), winning five… Read Post
Julie Miller Gets 2,000th Win Friday at Freehold
Posted Nov 20, 2020
Julie Miller celebrated her birthday in grand style on Friday afternoon (November 20) at Freehold Raceway, as she won her 2,000th race as a trainer.… Read Post
Big Days for Pelling, Siegelman at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 31, 2020
Drivers Jack Pelling and Austin Siegelman both had days to remember at Freehold Raceway this Saturday (October 31). Pelling, the son of trainer Brett… Read Post
Four Wins for Siegelman at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 30, 2020
On Halloween Eve, Austin Siegelman had a scary good afternoon at Freehold Raceway. He drove four winners on the Friday (October 30) program. He… Read Post
Podium Girl Equals Track Record at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 24, 2020
History was made at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, as Podium Girl wrapped up the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund series with a bang.… Read Post
Podium Girl Looms Large at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 21, 2020
The New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund series wraps up at Freehold Raceway this Saturday (October 24), with the final for 2-year-old filly pacers. A… Read Post
Dube Sweeps Saturday Freehold Stakes
Posted Oct 17, 2020
Saturday afternoon (October 17) was a big day for driver Dan Dube, as he won both 2-year-old pacing stakes on the card. The big… Read Post
Two-Year-Olds Set To Battle In NJSS-SDF Final at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 14, 2020
A field of seven 2-year-old pacers are set to square off in the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund Final at Freehold Raceway this… Read Post
Lettuceriprita Nearly Equals Freehold Track Record
Posted Oct 10, 2020
In one of the most dominant pacing performances at Freehold Raceway in a long time, Lettuceriprita obliterated the field in the Preferred Handicap pace on… Read Post
Calle Palema, Ducesspedia Wins NJSS Finals at Freehold
Posted Oct 09, 2020
Going into the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund finals for 2-year-old trotters at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 9), Ake Svanstedt looked loaded… Read Post
Lyons Steel Seeks Another Freehold Preferred Win
Posted Oct 07, 2020
Lyons Steel has been a dominant force at Freehold Raceway, winning the Preferred Handicap pace each of the past two weeks. He'll seek a three-peat… Read Post
Pair of NJSS-SDF Finals at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 06, 2020
The New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund series continues at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 9), with a pair of finals for 2-year-old trotters.… Read Post
Captain Fancy, Podium Girl Win Freehold Stakes Saturday
Posted Oct 03, 2020
Freehold Raceway hosted a pair of stakes on Saturday (October 3). One saw an upset, the other saw a winning favorite. The first leg… Read Post
Kasha V Highlights Bid Day for Siegelman at Freehold
Posted Oct 02, 2020
Austin Siegelman had quite the afternoon at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 2). He won five races on the eleven race card. One of them… Read Post
King James Express Back at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 30, 2020
Last week's Renaissance Pace for 2-year-old colts and geldings saw an exciting showdown between New York Sire Stakes champion King James Express, and up-and-comer Captain… Read Post
Kasha V Against Barley at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 29, 2020
A win by Kasha V has become a staple of Friday racing at Freehold Raceway. He's won four races in a row, sweeping the New… Read Post
King James Express Wins Renaissance Pace at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 26, 2020
The result might have been a bit closer than he liked, but King James Express did what he was expected to do, and won the… Read Post
Kasha V Wins NJSS Final at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 25, 2020
Watching Kasha V win has become a Friday tradition at Freehold Raceway. He continued his dominant streak this Friday (September 25), completing a sweep of… Read Post
Two Homegrown Races at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 23, 2020
Saturday's (September 26) card at Freehold Raceway is headlined by two divisions of the Homegrown for 3-year-old pacers. The race drew a total of thirteen… Read Post
Five NJ Sire Stakes at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 22, 2020
Young New Jersey-sired trotters will have the spotlight at Freehold Raceway this Friday (September 25), with five stakes races in the New Jersey Sire Stakes-… Read Post
Imarocnrollegend Edges Springsteen at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 19, 2020
Saturday's Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway featured a perfect clash of names. Springsteen was competing for the first time at Freehold, located in Bruce… Read Post
Ab'sattitudexpress Wins NJSS-SDF Final at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 18, 2020
An anticipated clash between two top trotting fillies on Friday afternoon (September 18) at Freehold Raceway saw Ab'sattitudexpress win the final of the New Jersey… Read Post
Pelling Looks for Big Day at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 16, 2020
The final of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, along with a tough renewal of the Preferred… Read Post
Pair of Trotting Stakes at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 15, 2020
Freehold Raceway will host a pair of stakes for 3-year-old trotters this Friday (September 18), including one featuring a track record holder. In her… Read Post
JK Finendandy Wins NJSS Final at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 12, 2020
JK Finendandy proved her big win last Saturday was no fluke, as she won the final of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund… Read Post
Common Sense S Equals Track Record at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 11, 2020
Common Sense S equaled the track record for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Freehold Raceway on Friday (September 11), winning the Garden State Trot by 21… Read Post
Feeling Sweet Seeks NJSS-SDF Sweep at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 09, 2020
It's been a sweet run indeed for Feeling Sweet at Freehold Raceway. She's won the first two legs of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred… Read Post
Four For Garden State Trot at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 08, 2020
A small but select field has lined up for the Garden State Trot for 3-year-old fillies at Freehold Raceway this Friday (September 11). Four fillies… Read Post
Common Sense, Kasha V Win NJSS Races at Freehold
Posted Sep 04, 2020
A pair of New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund races were held at Freehold Raceway on Friday (September 4). One race saw the heavy… Read Post
Alagna Duo Seeks NJSS Redemption at Freehold Saturday
Posted Sep 02, 2020
Last Saturday's divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund for 3-year-old filly pacers at Freehold Raceway looked like coronations for two Tony… Read Post
NJ Sire Stakes Trotters at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 01, 2020
Freehold Raceway's 11-race program this Friday (September 4) is headlined by a pair of New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund races for 3-year-old trotters.… Read Post
Upsets in Both NJ Sire Stakes Divisions at Freehold Saturday
Posted Aug 29, 2020
The first leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund for 3-year-old filly trotters was split into two divisions on Saturday (August 29),… Read Post
Stormy Kromer Sets New Track Record at Freehold Friday
Posted Aug 28, 2020
History was made on re-opening day at Freehold Raceway on Friday (August 28), as Stormy Kromer smashed the track record for aged trotting geldings at… Read Post
NJ Sire Stakes, Preferred Action Headline Saturday Card
Posted Aug 26, 2020
Opening weekend rolls on at Freehold Raceway this Saturday (August 29), with an 11 race card. The heat of the action is in races 5-7,… Read Post
NJ Sire Stakes Headlines Freehold Opening Day Card
Posted Aug 25, 2020
As a man from Freehold once said, "it's been a long time coming, but now it's here". Idle since March 7, due to the… Read Post
Freehold Cancels 2020 Editions of the Dexter Cup and Lady Suffolk
Posted Apr 14, 2020
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway announced today the cancellation of the 2020 Dexter Cup Trot and the Lady Suffolk Trot due to the continued closure… Read Post
Freehold Statement on Live Racing and Operations - Revised
Posted Mar 12, 2020
(Freehold, NJ, March 12, 2020) – Freehold Raceway has been advised that an individual, who has been in contact with a person who tested positive… Read Post
Lyons Steel Dominant in Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Mar 07, 2020
Last week, Lyons Steel was pace compromised in the Freehold Raceway feature, and finished up the track. On Saturday (March 7), he removed all doubt… Read Post
Bronskimackenzie A Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Mar 06, 2020
Bronskimackenzie A grabbed cover and slingshooted wide to win Freehold Raceway's Friday (March 6) feature, the Fillies & Mares Preferred Handicap pace. Sent off… Read Post
Full Field in Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Mar 04, 2020
The Saturday (March 7) card at Freehold Raceway is loaded with action. There's 13 races, many with overflow fields. The headliner is the Preferred Handicap pace, scheduled… Read Post
Faithful Desire Headlines Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Mar 03, 2020
A field of seven filly and mare pacers has been assembled for the featured race on Friday afternoon (March 6) at Freehold Raceway, the Fillies… Read Post
Freehold Four Bagger for Abbatiello includes Preferred Win
Posted Feb 22, 2020
Freehold Raceway veteran Eric Abbatiello had a big afternoon on Saturday (February 22), booting home four winners on the 12-race program. Abbatiello got his… Read Post
Eight for Freehold Preferred Pace Saturday
Posted Feb 19, 2020
Freehold Raceway drew a field of eight for their weekly renewal of the Preferred Handicap pace this Saturday (February 23). An Australian invader, Major… Read Post
Lyons Steel Dominates Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Feb 15, 2020
Lyons Steel made his first win of 2020 a dominant one on Saturday (February 15) at Freehold Raceway, winning the Preferred Handicap pace by three… Read Post
Drinkin Again Set to Defend Preferred Title at Freehold Saturday
Posted Feb 12, 2020
Phil Jasper's Drinkin Again has quickly taken a liking to Freehold Raceway, with three wins over the track in his last eight races. Last out,… Read Post
The Big Muscle, Drinkin Again Win Freehold Co-Features
Posted Feb 08, 2020
The Preferred Handicap trot and the Preferred Handicap pace served as the co-features on the 13-race Freehold Raceway card on Saturday (February 8). One proved… Read Post
Action-Packed Schedule at Freehold Saturday
Posted Feb 05, 2020
Freehold Raceway will host a 13-race program this Saturday (February 8), with full fields in every race. The co-headliners will be the Preferred Handicap pace… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Friday, February 7 Card Due to Lack of Entries
Posted Feb 04, 2020
Freehold Raceway announced that their card scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2020 had been cancelled due to a lack of entries. All horses entered for… Read Post
Statesman Wins Freehold Preferred Pace Saturday
Posted Feb 01, 2020
Statesman was bet down to favoritism in the Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (February 1), and lived up to his 8/5 billing,… Read Post
Caviar Star Upsets in Freehold Preferred Trot Friday
Posted Jan 31, 2020
Not many bettors could predict Caviar Star's win in the Preferred Handicap trot on Friday (January 31) at Freehold Raceway. Those that did were well-rewarded,… Read Post
Battle of Preferred Winners at Freehold Friday
Posted Jan 28, 2020
Freehold Raceway will host their fourth Preferred Handicap trot of the calendar year this Friday (January 31), and the winners of the prior three editions… Read Post
Four Wins for Marshall at Freehold Saturday
Posted Jan 25, 2020
They call him "Diamond Jim", and he had a gem of an afternoon on Saturday (January 25) at Freehold Raceway. Jim Marshall III was four… Read Post
Shneonucrzydiamnd Wins Saturday Freehold Feature
Posted Jan 25, 2020
Shneonucrzydiamnd turned in a gem of a performance on Saturday (January 25) at Freehold Raceway, taking the Preferred Handicap pace by two lengths in an… Read Post
"Dot" Wins Freehold Preferred Trot Friday
Posted Jan 24, 2020
A change of tactics and a great trip proved the keys for Dot Dot Dot Dash, as the veteran mare won Freehold Raceway's Preferred Handicap… Read Post
Capozzo Takes Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Jan 18, 2020
The layoff was no deterrent for Capozzo, as he won Freehold Raceway's Saturday (January 18) featured race: the Preferred pace. Leaving from post position… Read Post
Magic MVP Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Jan 17, 2020
Magic MVP got a superstar-quality trip in the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway on Friday (January 17), and used it to full advantage, rallying… Read Post
Freehold Preferred Trot Attracts Eight Friday
Posted Jan 14, 2020
The Preferred Handicap Trot at Freehold Raceway is scheduled to go postward on Friday (January 17) with a full gate of eight. It's been scheduled… Read Post
Polak Pulls Upset at Freehold
Posted Jan 11, 2020
There was a big upset in Saturday's Preferred Handicap pace at Freehold Raceway, as 19/1 Polak upset 1/5 Matticulous. George Brennan blasted off with… Read Post
Clarebear Takes Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Jan 10, 2020
A big first-over move paid off for Clarebear at Freehold Raceway on Friday (January 10), as she won the fillies & mares Preferred pace by… Read Post
Five for Andy Miller at Freehold Thursday
Posted Jan 09, 2020
Andy Miller is perennially the leading driver at Freehold Raceway, and he asserted himself on Thursday (January 9), as he won five races on the… Read Post
Matticulous Headlines Saturday Freehold Feature
Posted Jan 08, 2020
He's won at the Meadowlands, Pocono Downs, and Harrah's Philadelphia since coming stateside. Now, Matticulous will take his talents to Freehold Raceway on Saturday (January… Read Post
Eight For Fillies and Mares Preferred at Freehold Friday
Posted Jan 07, 2020
Some of the top fillies & mare pacers at Freehold Raceway will square off on Friday (January 10), in the Preferred Handicap pace. A field… Read Post
Lucan Hanover Wins Freehold Preferred Pace
Posted Jan 04, 2020
Lucan Hanover employed a different racing style this Saturday (January 4) at Freehold Raceway, and it worked like a charm, as he took the featured… Read Post
Inukchuk Chuck Wins Freehold Preferred Trot Again
Posted Jan 03, 2020
Inukchuk Chuck began his 2020 season the same way he ended his 2019 campaign: with a win in the Freehold Raceway Preferred trot. He scored… Read Post
Competitive Preferred Pace Field at Freehold Saturday
Posted Jan 01, 2020
Freehold Raceway will host 10 races this Saturday (January 4), with a 7-horse Preferred Handicap pace serving as the headliner. The winners of the… Read Post
"Chuck" to Defend Preferred Title at Freehold Friday
Posted Dec 31, 2019
A field of eight has signed up to do battle in Freehold Raceway's first Preferred Handicap trot of the year this Friday (January 3). The… Read Post
14-Year-Olds Shine at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 28, 2019
It was about as good an outcome as anyone could've hoped for on Saturday (December 28) at Freehold Raceway. The two 14-year-olds in the "Free-Old"… Read Post
Inukchuk Chuck Wins Freehold Friday Feature
Posted Dec 27, 2019
Inukchuk Chuck stole the Preferred Handicap trot at Freehold Raceway on Friday (December 27), winning it with a gate-to-wire trip. Leaving from post position… Read Post
Freehold Salutes Older Horses Saturday
Posted Dec 26, 2019
With mandatory retirements for 14-year-old horses approaching on December 31, tracks all over the country are holding celebrations of the hard-knocking veterans of the sport.… Read Post
Sunfire Blue Chip, The Onlyest One Win Co-Features at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 21, 2019
Freehold Raceway hosted a pair of top-class paces on Saturday (December 21): a $15,000 Invitational, and a $12,000 Preferred. The Invitational was won by… Read Post
Drazmatazz Upsets in Friday Freehold Feature
Posted Dec 20, 2019
Drazmatazz surprised most Freehold Raceway bettors on Friday (December 20), as he won the featured Preferred Handicap trot at 12/1. Leaving from post position… Read Post
Freehold Announces Holiday Draw Schedule
Posted Dec 19, 2019
Freehold Raceway would like to remind horsemen of the draw schedule change for next week: The draw for Friday, December 27, will take place… Read Post
Pair of Top Paces at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 18, 2019
The entry cup runneth over at Freehold Raceway this Saturday (December 21), with a 12-race card featuring many big fields. The co-headliners will be two… Read Post
Freehold Preferred Trot Draws Seven For Friday
Posted Dec 17, 2019
A field of seven signed up for the Freehold Raceway feature on Friday (December 20), a $12,000 Preferred Handicap trot. The race is scheduled as… Read Post
Hot Deuce Number One at Freehold Saturday
Posted Dec 14, 2019
Hot Deuce lived up to his 3/5 billing on Saturday at Freehold Raceway, taking the Preferred Handicap pace by 4 1/2 lengths. Driver Joe… Read Post
Seven for Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Dec 11, 2019
A field of seven will line up for the Preferred Handicap Pace this Saturday (December 14) at Freehold Raceway, featuring an almost entirely different cast… Read Post
Rockin M takes Saturday Freehold Feature
Posted Dec 07, 2019
An aggressive drive by Andy Miller paid off in Freehold Raceway's Preferred Handicap pace on Saturday, as Rockin M went coast-to-coast for the victory. … Read Post
Four Wins for Marohn at Freehold Friday
Posted Dec 06, 2019
Jim Marohn Jr. kicked off his December at Freehold Raceway in a big way on Friday, as he piloted home four winners on the nine-race… Read Post
Lyons Steel back at Freehold Satruday
Posted Dec 04, 2019
Lyons Steel has been one of the hottest pacers on the east coast as of late, with four consecutive victories under his belt. He'll seek… Read Post
Pick 5 Carryover at Freehold Friday
Posted Dec 03, 2019
Freehold Raceway will kick off the new month on Friday (December 6) with a nine-race card, headlined by a carryover in the 50-cent pick 5.… Read Post
Alex Urbanski Gets First Training Win Saturday at Freehold
Posted Nov 30, 2019
Saturday's 10th race at Freehold Raceway was an unforgettable one for Alex Urbanski, as she conditioned Mister Love to victory, for her first career training… Read Post
Data Wins Turkey Trot at Freehold
Posted Nov 29, 2019
Freehold Raceway hosted the annual "Turkey Trot" on Friday afternoon, sponsored by Peter Grandich & Co. It turned out to be a thriller, as Data… Read Post
Freehold Begins Amateur Trotting Series Saturday
Posted Nov 25, 2019
Freehold Raceway has announced a three-leg trotting series for amateur drivers, kicking off this Saturday (November 30). The first two legs will be held… Read Post
Freehold to Host "Turkey Trot" November 29
Posted Nov 23, 2019
Freehold Raceway, in association with Peter Grandich and Co, will be hosting the "Turkey Trot" event on November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. The… Read Post
85 Race Dates for Freehold in 2020
Posted Nov 20, 2019
Freehold Raceway announced their racing calendar for 2020 on Wednesday afternoon. 85 dates are scheduled for the calendar year, representing an increase from 76 in… Read Post
Lean Hanover and Lyons Steel Win Saturday Co-Features at Freehold
Posted Nov 16, 2019
Freehold Raceway hosted a preferred handicap pace and a preferred handicap trot on Saturday (November 16). Lean Hanover and Lyons Steel were the respective winners.… Read Post
Lucius Vorenus Wins SBOANJ Trot at Freehold
Posted Nov 15, 2019
Ever since coming to Freehold Raceway, Lucius Vorenus has excelled over the half-mile oval. He continued his winning ways on Friday (November 15), as he… Read Post
Pair of Preferreds at Freehold Saturday
Posted Nov 13, 2019
Freehold Raceway's got an 11-race card this Saturday, with the preferred handicap trot and the preferred handicap pace serving as the co-features. The preferred… Read Post
Seven for SBOANJ Trot Final at Freehold Friday
Posted Nov 12, 2019
The Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) trotting series for 3-year-olds concludes on Friday at Freehold Raceway, with the $50,000 final. The… Read Post
Ginsburg Wins Four at Freehold Saturday
Posted Nov 09, 2019
Vinny Ginsburg had a big day at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (November 9), as he piloted home four winners on the 12-race card. Ginsburg… Read Post
Lucius Vorenus Wins Second Leg of SBOANJ Trot at Freehold
Posted Nov 08, 2019
Lucius Vorenus picked up another win at Freehold Raceway on Friday (November 8), as he took the second leg of the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners'… Read Post
SBOANJ Trotting Series Continues at Freehold Friday
Posted Nov 05, 2019
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) sponsored trot for New Jersey-sired trotters continues on Friday afternoon at Freehold Raceway, attracting a… Read Post
Evident Beauty Rebounds at Freehold
Posted Nov 01, 2019
Going into the first leg of the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) Trot, Evident Beauty looked like the classiest member of… Read Post
Seven in for Freehold Saturday Feature
Posted Oct 30, 2019
Freehold's got a 12-race card for Breeders' Cup Saturday (November 2), with a salty non-winners of $8,000 last five pace serving as the featured event. … Read Post
NJ Sired Trotting Series begins at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 29, 2019
Freehold Raceway, in association with the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ), is kicking off a series for 3-year-old New Jersey-sired trotters… Read Post
Golden Tricks Wins Garden State Trot at Freehold
Posted Oct 25, 2019
Golden Tricks may not have made it to Mohawk this weekend, but Freehold suited her just fine. The Ake Svanstedt-trained filly dominated the Garden State… Read Post
Cotton to You Back in Freehold Stakes Saturday
Posted Oct 23, 2019
Two weeks ago, No Drama Please was the solid favorite in the final of the New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) for 3-year-old colt… Read Post
Garden State Trot, Pick 5 Carryover at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 22, 2019
Freehold Raceway has an appetizing 10-race card this Friday (October 25), featuring the Garden State Trot for 3-year-old fillies, as well as a double pick… Read Post
Admiral Ballsy Upsets in NJSS Final at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 19, 2019
The New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) series wrapped up at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, with a pair of finals for 3-year-old pacers. There… Read Post
French Cafe Wins NJSS Rubber Match at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 18, 2019
Going into the final of the New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) for 3-year-old filly trotters French Cafe and Sexy Wow traded wins… Read Post
Ponder the Odds, Prince of Tides Back at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 16, 2019
Ponder the Odds and Prince of Tides will look to cap off their respective dominant runs at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, when they compete in… Read Post
Five for Fighting in NJSS Final at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 15, 2019
The phrase "short but select" comes to mind when talking about the New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund Final (NJSS-SDF) for 3-year-old filly trotters at… Read Post
Ponder the Odds Wins Again in NJSS at Freehold
Posted Oct 12, 2019
It wasn't quite as easy as last week, but Ponder the Odds won another leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) for… Read Post
Cotton To You Wins NJSS Final at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 11, 2019
Cotton to You stayed on stride and sat a great trip, and that proved to be a winning combination in Friday's New Jersey Sire Stakes-Standardbred… Read Post
Southwind Ozzi to Qualify at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 10, 2019
Little Brown Jug winner Southwind Ozzi will prepare for a trip to the Breeders' Crown by qualifying at Freehold Raceway on Friday morning (October 11).… Read Post
Ponder the Odds Highlights Freehold's Saturday Card
Posted Oct 09, 2019
Ponder the Odds dominated in the first leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes - Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) for 3-year-old filly pacers last Saturday… Read Post
No Drama Please Seeks Another NJSS Title at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 08, 2019
Last year, No Drama Please won the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund Final for 2-year-old colt & gelding trotters at Freehold Raceway. This… Read Post
Prince of Times, Ponder the Odds win NJSS Races at Freehold
Posted Oct 05, 2019
There were no surprises in the first legs of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, as heavy… Read Post
No Drama Please, French Cafe Prevail in NJSS Action at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 04, 2019
Trainer Tom Fanning elected to bypass the first leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) with his trotter, No Drama Please,… Read Post
Prince of Tides Back in NJSS at Freehold Saturday
Posted Oct 02, 2019
The New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) series has been going on for more than a month at Freehold Raceway, but 3-year-old pacers… Read Post
Seven Trotters to Battle in NJSS at Freehold Friday
Posted Oct 01, 2019
The New Jersey Sire Stakes- Standardbred Development Fund (NJSS-SDF) for 3-year-old trotters continues at Freehold Raceway on Friday (October 4), with the second leg of… Read Post
Caviart Heather, Rockin Jukebox Win Freehold Stakes Saturday
Posted Sep 28, 2019
Freehold Raceway hosted a pair of stakes for 2-year-old pacers on Saturday (September 28). In the Renaissance Final for 2-year-old filly pacers, Lucy Lightyear… Read Post
Cotton to You Headlines Freehold Friday Stakes Action
Posted Sep 27, 2019
Freehold Raceway hosted a trio of trotting stakes on Friday, September 27. Cotton to You won the stakes with wagering, the $10,000 New Jersey Sire… Read Post
Pair of Juvenile Stakes Saturday
Posted Sep 27, 2019
Freehold Raceway's got a great 12-race card on tap for Saturday (September 28), with two stakes for 2-year-old pacers serving as the co-features. The… Read Post
Trio of Trotting Stakes at Freehold Friday
Posted Sep 25, 2019
The stakes action continues at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Sept. 27), when the track plays host to three trotting stakes. The New Jersey Futurity,… Read Post
Prince of Tides Highlights Open Space Pace Day
Posted Sep 24, 2019
Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway hosted a jam-packed 13-race card on Saturday (Sept. 21), in celebration of Open Space Pace day. The event, created to highlight… Read Post
Loaded Card for Open Space Pace Day
Posted Sep 18, 2019
Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway will host the eighth annual Open Space Pace this Saturday (Sept. 21), and offers a tremendous 13-race card to celebrate the… Read Post
Lady Suffolk and Dexter Cup Highlight Freehold Saturday Card
Posted May 01, 2019
Freehold, NJ – Not only will racing fans at Freehold Raceway be able to watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby simulcast this Saturday (May… Read Post
Trackmaster Conditions Make Debut at Freehold
Posted Mar 29, 2019
Freehold Raceway added something new to their condition sheet on Friday (March 29), as for the first time, they scheduled races using the TrackMaster horse… Read Post
Major Humor, Killean Win St. Paddy's Day Pace
Posted Mar 16, 2019
It was a fitting outcome for Freehold Raceway's St. Paddy's Day Pace on Saturday, as Irish-born and raised Jack Killeen won with Major Humor. Killeen,… Read Post
Freehold Announces Purse Increase
Posted Mar 16, 2019
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway announced today that effective March 22, 2019 purses will increase by 50 percent to an average of $60,000 per day.… Read Post
Old Timers Pace Slated for Saturday
Posted Dec 26, 2018
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway will be hosting a unique race on Saturday (Dec. 29), as seven horses will contest the running of the “Old Timers Pace."… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Labor Day Card Due to Lack of Entries
Posted Aug 30, 2018
Freehold, NJ - - - Freehold Raceway announced today that live racing scheduled for Monday, September 3 (Labor Day) had been cancelled due to lack… Read Post
Live Racing Resumes Friday, August 24
Posted Aug 22, 2018
Freehold Raceway’s 40-day summer/fall meet kicks off Friday, August 24 with an 11 race card. Racing at the half mile oval will be conducted Fridays and… Read Post
Kentucky Derby Simulcast - Saturday, May 5
Posted Apr 27, 2018
Watch and Wager on the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 5. Gates open 9:45am. Advanced wagering starts Friday, May 4. Official Derby… Read Post
Special Holiday Racing Presidents' Day
Posted Feb 14, 2018
Monday, February 19... Featuring 10 races with first post at 12:30pm. $1.00 hot dogs and $1.00 small sodas. Renaissance Dining room is open for lunch. Read Post
Freehold Revises Live Racing Schedule
Posted Nov 02, 2017
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway will be dropping four Thursdays of live racing due to limited horse supply. The dates being dropped are November 9,… Read Post
6th Annual Open Space Pace -Saturday, September 16
Posted Sep 05, 2017
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, the Open Space Pace will be coming back to Freehold Raceway in Freehold, New Jersey for its 6th annual Parade… Read Post
Live Racing Resumes on Friday, September 1
Posted Aug 19, 2017
Freehold Raceway resumes live racing on Friday, September 1 with a post time of 12:30pm. Racing will continue on Saturday (September 2) with a special… Read Post
Lord Cromwell Rules in Dexter Cup
Posted May 06, 2017
Freehold, NJ --- Lord Cromwell and driver John Campbell moved to the lead on the backstretch and were never threatened from there, cruising to a… Read Post
$143,737 Dexter Cup at Freehold on Saturday
Posted May 05, 2017
FREEHOLD, N.J. - The road to the Hambletonian heats up this weekend with the running of the $143,737 Dexter Cup at Freehold Raceway. The race… Read Post
Freehold Hosts Grand Circuit Contests Beginning April 29
Posted Apr 08, 2017
Freehold Raceway kicks off the start of the Grand Circuit with the Dexter Cup and Lady Suffolk. The eliminations for the Dexter Cup will be… Read Post
St. Patrick's Day Race Featuring Irish Drivers on March 18
Posted Mar 03, 2017
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Freehold Raceway will be the scene of a special race featuring drivers of Irish heritage on Saturday (March 18).… Read Post
Abbatiello and Fusco take Freehold driver and trainer titles
Posted Dec 10, 2016
Freehold Raceway closes out the season honoring the leading driver and trainer. The winning driver title was awarded to Eric Abbatiello with 174 wins for… Read Post
5th Annual Open Space Pace - Saturday, September 17
Posted Sep 15, 2016
Saturday September 17 is the 5th Annual Open Space Pace Day at Freehold Raceway kicking off with a parade from downtown Freehold at 10:30 am.… Read Post
Southwind Hope Wins Helen Smith; New Jersey Viking Takes Harold Dancer
Posted Sep 02, 2016
New Jersey trotters shine at Freehold Raceway. Two SBOANJ sponsored races were held today at Freehold Raceway, the Helen Smith Final for three-year-old filly trotters… Read Post
Freehold to Resume Live Racing on August 26
Posted Aug 19, 2016
Freehold Raceway will resume live racing on Friday (Aug. 26) with a post time of 12:30 p.m. The track will race on Friday (Aug. 26),… Read Post
Dante Wins Dexter Cup for 3-year-old Trotters
Posted May 07, 2016
Dante took the lead at the start in 1 3/4-length victory Saturday in the $140,800 Dexter Cup at Freehold Raceway. Driven and trained by Ake… Read Post
Anthony Dandeo, 80, Wins at Freehold
Posted Apr 15, 2016
Freehold, NJ - - Veteran driver Anthony "Tony" Dandeo, 80 years old, drove the winner of the 10th race at Freehold Raceway on Friday, April… Read Post
Freehold Pays Tribute to Harold "Sonny" Dancer
Posted Mar 10, 2016
Freehold Raceway paid tribute to legendary horseman Harold "Sonny" Dancer on Thursday (March 10) with one last lap around the racetrack and family and friends… Read Post
Freehold to host St. Patrick's Day race featuring Irish Drivers
Posted Mar 07, 2016
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Freehold Raceway will be hosting a special race featuring drivers of Irish heritage on Thursday (March 17). The special… Read Post
Freehold Raises Over $6,300 To Support Ontario Horsemen
Posted Feb 02, 2016
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) announced today that they raised over $6,300 to support the horsemen… Read Post
Freehold Dedicates Monday Card to Ontario Horsemen
Posted Jan 14, 2016
Freehold Raceway management, horsemen, and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey are combining forces Monday, January 18, 2016 to support the horsemen… Read Post
Ginsburg and Fusco Take Meet Honors
Posted Dec 12, 2015
It was all in the family when Vincent Ginsburg captured top driver honors and Vincent Fusco Jr. was the leading trainer when the 109-date Freehold… Read Post
Open Space to go the Distance - A Mile and a Half
Posted Sep 17, 2015
Freehold, NJ --- Saturday is Open Space Pace Day at Freehold Raceway, but the racing highlight of the card is actually a trot -- a… Read Post
Freehold to feature 1 1/2 mile Trot on Open Space Pace Day
Posted Sep 11, 2015
Freehold, NJ --- On Saturday (Sept. 19) the Open Space Pace will be coming back to Freehold Raceway in Freehold, N.J., for its fourth… Read Post
Special Holiday Racing - Labor Day, Monday, September 7
Posted Sep 03, 2015
Join us for a special holiday card of live racing on Monday, September 7. Free* Cap (*with paid Freehold live program while supplies last). 50… Read Post
Live Racing Returns Friday, September 4
Posted Aug 26, 2015
Freehold, NJ ---Live racing returns to New Jersey’s Freehold Raceway on Friday (Sept. 4). The 44-day meet continues through Dec. 12. Racing will take place… Read Post
NTRA Statement Regarding Changes to IRS Regulations
Posted May 19, 2015
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, May 19, 2015) – With a June 2 deadline looming, only 14 days away, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) is… Read Post
Habitat Wires the Field in Dexter Cup at Freehold
Posted May 02, 2015
Freehold, NJ --- Habitat made life easy for driver Yannick Gingras in Saturday’s (May 2) $133,170 Dexter Cup, taking the lead after the first turn… Read Post
El Love and Northern Obsession Take Lady Suffolk Divisions
Posted May 02, 2015
FREEHOLD, NJ --- EL Love went wire-to-wire and Northern Obsession tipped out three-wide in the stretch to win their respective $35,750 divisions of the Lady… Read Post
Habitat Starts Road to Hambletonian in Dexter Cup
Posted Apr 29, 2015
FREEHOLD, NJ -- Habitat enters this season playing second fiddle to stablemate Mission Brief, but he will be the first 3-year-old trotter from trainer Ron… Read Post
Apostles Creed Wins $44,400 Dexter Cup Elimination
Posted Apr 25, 2015
Apostles Creed won the $44,400 Dexter Cup Elimination with Brett Miller in the bike timed in 1:59.4 for trainer Jimmy Takter & owners C.… Read Post
Dexter Cup Draws 12; Four Advance On Byes
Posted Apr 24, 2015
The first major test of the year for three-year-old trotters has drawn 12 entrants of which four will advance on byes and eight will compete… Read Post
All Simulcast Signals Now Available
Posted Mar 27, 2015
Monarch Content Management Company, LLC (“Monarch”) and the MidAtlantic Cooperative, L.L.C. (“MidAtlantic”) today announced that they have reached an agreement regarding the purchase by MidAtlantic… Read Post
Freehold Winter-Spring Meet Begins Friday, January 2
Posted Jan 01, 2015
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway reopens Friday, January 2 with an eleven race card to kick off the 2015 racing season. The 110-day racing schedule features racing… Read Post
Mid-Atlantic Cooperative, L.L.C. Statement
Posted Dec 17, 2014
The Mid Atlantic Cooperative member racetracks wanted to provide its wagering guests an update as to the status of the ongoing negotiations with Monarch Content… Read Post
Freehold Concludes 2014 Racing Season
Posted Dec 13, 2014
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway concluded the 2014 racing season on Saturday, December 13th, with a 12 race card. Presentations for the leading driver/trainer went… Read Post
Contract Dispute Limits Available Simulcast Signals
Posted Dec 06, 2014
Simulcast wagering from the following racetracks will not be available today: Gulfstream, Laurel, Tampa Bay, Turf Paradise, Los Alamitos and Golden Gate. This is due to… Read Post
Freehold's 2015 Race Dates Approved
Posted Nov 19, 2014
Freehold, NJ--The New Jersey Racing Commission today approved the request of Freehold Raceway for a 110-day live racing schedule in 2015. To see the 2015… Read Post
Karyn Malinowski to Serve as Grand Marshall of Open Space Pace Parade
Posted Sep 18, 2014
Freehold, NJ– Dr. Karyn Malinowski, director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center, will be the grand marshal of the Open Space Pace & Festival… Read Post
Cee Bee Yes Looking to Rebound in Helen Smith Trot
Posted Sep 03, 2014
Cee Bee Yes had an ambitious mission a month ago in the Hambletonian Oaks but now is back at Freehold, scene of her past successes,… Read Post
Freehold Returns to Condition Racing & Introduces Automated Morning Line
Posted Aug 21, 2014
When Freehold Raceway re-opens for its 2014 Summer/Fall Meet on Thursday, August 28, there will be a return to condition racing and the introduction of… Read Post
New Jersey's Fifth Off-Track Wagering Facility to Open July 2
Posted Jun 26, 2014
Favorites at Gloucester Township brings horse race wagering to South Jersey (Gloucester Township, NJ – June 26, 2014) New Jersey’s fifth off-track wagering facility, Favorites… Read Post
Sumatra wins $115,370 Dexter Cup
Posted May 03, 2014
Sumatra, the public’s choice, did not disappoint, winning the $115,370 Dexter Cup for three-year-old trotters in wire-to-wire fashion on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at… Read Post
Freehold Joins USTA Online Entry Program
Posted Apr 17, 2014
Freehold, NJ -- Freehold Raceway is the latest racetrack to participate in the United States Trotting Association's Online Entry Program. Trainers will be able to… Read Post
60–1 Long Shot Real Mystical takes St. Paddy’s Day Pace
Posted Mar 15, 2014
Freehold, NJ ---Driver “Irish” Joe Hanney captured the St. Paddy’s Day Pace today on 60-1 long shot Real Mystical from post eight at Freehold. The… Read Post
Freehold to Host St. Patrick's Day Race Featuring Irish Drivers
Posted Feb 25, 2014
FREEHOLD, NJ - - In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Freehold Raceway will be the scene of a special race featuring drivers of Irish heritage… Read Post
Freehold Adds Three Mondays to Racing Schedule
Posted Feb 18, 2014
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway will race three Mondays – February 24, March 3 & 10 - to make up for lost race days due… Read Post
Special Holiday Racing - Presidents' Day
Posted Feb 15, 2014
Freehold will have a special afternoon of live racing on Presidents' Day, Monday February 17. All patrons purchasing a Freehold live program will receive a… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Live Racing for Saturday, February 15
Posted Feb 14, 2014
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Saturday, February 15 had been cancelled due to weather conditions. Live racing is scheduled to… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Live Racing for Friday, February 14
Posted Feb 13, 2014
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Friday, February 14 had been cancelled due to weather conditions. Live racing is… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Live Racing for Thursday, February 13
Posted Feb 12, 2014
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Thursday, February 13 had been cancelled due to weather conditions. Conditions permitting, live racing… Read Post
No qualifiers February 6
Posted Feb 05, 2014
There will be no qualifiers on Thursday, February 6. Read Post
Freehold to Recognize Longtime Outrider
Posted Jan 25, 2014
Freehold Raceway will honor outrider Beth Cumberland for 15 years of outstanding service to the track at the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey’s… Read Post
No qualifiers January 23
Posted Jan 22, 2014
There will be no qualifiers on Thursday, January 23. Read Post
Freehold Statement on Meeting with Horsemen and SBOA
Posted Jan 17, 2014
Statement from Freehold Raceway on Meeting with Horsemen and Members of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 … Read Post
Five Drivers Injured in Spill at Freehold on Friday
Posted Jan 10, 2014
Freehold, NJ---Five drivers were being evaluated at area hospitals Friday evening following an accident in Freehold Raceway’s fifth race. The incident occurred at the start… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Friday January 3
Posted Jan 02, 2014
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Friday, January 3 had been cancelled due to a forecast of heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures… Read Post
Freehold Opens January 2 for Start of Winter/Spring Meet
Posted Jan 01, 2014
Freehold, NJ ----– Live harness racing returns to Freehold Raceway on Thursday, January 2 with a 10-race card which marks the debut of ABC classified… Read Post
Freehold goes Classified in 2014
Posted Dec 04, 2013
Freehold, NJ --- Classified racing is coming to Freehold Raceway in 2014. The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey and Freehold Raceway have jointly… Read Post
Manzi Back in the Bike on Friday
Posted Nov 27, 2013
Hall of Fame driver Cat Manzi, who suffered multiple pelvic fractures in a racing accident at Freehold Raceway on September 6, 2013, returns to action… Read Post
Manzi and Gregory Injured in 4th Race Spill
Posted Sep 06, 2013
Freehold, NJ –Drivers Cat Manzi and Jeff Gregory are in area hospitals with fractures after being involved in a multi-horse accident in the fourth race… Read Post
Freehold Preps for August 29 Opening of Summer/Fall Meet
Posted Aug 20, 2013
Freehold, NJ ----– Live harness racing returns to Freehold Raceway on August 29, 2013 with a 50-cent trifecta wager, updated graphics and a new menu… Read Post
Celebrity Maserati Motors to Dexter Cup Victory
Posted May 04, 2013
FREEHOLD, NJ -- Owner Sam Stathis and trainer Susanne Strandqvist took their time with Celebrity Maserati last season. The colt trotter is paying them back… Read Post
Freehold Releases Stakes Schedule, Announces Late Closing Series
Posted Feb 22, 2013
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway released their 2013 stakes schedule today along with announcing the Kenneth Fischer Memorial Spring Late Closing Series for 3 & 4… Read Post
Love To Rock Captures Eighth in a Row at Freehold
Posted Jan 12, 2013
Freehold, NJ---Love To Rock with driver Kyle DiBenedetto won for an eighth consecutive time at Freehold on Saturday. The Robert Horowitz trained gelding has moved… Read Post
Freehold Raises over $29,000 with "Racing Toward Recovery"
Posted Dec 18, 2012
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway announced today that over $29,000 had been raised on Saturday, December 15 with “Racing Toward Recovery Day.” All money raised is being donated… Read Post
Jim Pantaleano Captures 6,000th Lifetime Victory at Freehold
Posted Dec 14, 2012
Freehold, NJ---Jim Pantaleano captures his 6,000th lifetime victory with two wins at Freehold on Friday. With wins in the ninth race guiding Stunt Man Hall ($3.40)… Read Post
Manzi Captures $10,000 Driving Challenge
Posted Dec 08, 2012
Freehold, NJ---Hall of Famer Cat Manzi captured the first ever $10,000 Driving Challenge at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, Dec. 8. Manzi started things off with… Read Post
Freehold Approved for 110-day Racing Schedule in 2013
Posted Nov 30, 2012
Freehold, NJ ---- The New Jersey Racing Commission approved Freehold Raceway's request for a 110-day racing schedule in 2013. Click here for the complete 2013… Read Post
Freehold Announces "Racing Toward Recovery Day"
Posted Nov 29, 2012
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway announced today that Saturday, December 15 will be “Racing Toward Recovery Day” at Freehold. Freehold will donate all net proceeds from live… Read Post
Freehold Announces $10,000 Driving Challenge
Posted Nov 21, 2012
Freehold, NJ ---Freehold Raceway will host a $10,000 Driving Challenge on Saturday, December 8, 2012. The eight local drivers involved are Hall of Famer Catello Manzi,… Read Post
Freehold cancels Thursday, November 8th due to heavy snow
Posted Nov 08, 2012
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Thursday, November 8 had been cancelled due to a winter storm that left over a foot of… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Saturday, November 3 Card
Posted Nov 02, 2012
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that Saturday's (November 3) live racing card had been cancelled due to a lack of power in the backstretch… Read Post
Live Racing Cancelled for November 2nd
Posted Nov 01, 2012
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Friday, November 2 had been cancelled due to a power failure which has left the half mile… Read Post
Live Racing Cancelled for November 1st
Posted Nov 01, 2012
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Thursday, November 1 had been cancelled due to a power failure which has left the half… Read Post
Chilitodayhotamale Triumps In $50,000 Helen Smith Final at Freehold
Posted Sep 07, 2012
Freehold, NJ - - Chilitodayhotamale, with George Brennan in the sulky, took advantage of the misfortune of several of her competitors and registered a… Read Post
Freehold to Open Thursday for Summer/Fall Meet
Posted Aug 29, 2012
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest pari-mutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action with a 10 race card on Thursday, August… Read Post
Freehold Raceway to Qualify Friday
Posted Aug 23, 2012
Previous SBOA Comments on Racetrack Retracted Freehold, NJ---One day after a lawyer for the SBOA-NJ made allegations that the track surface at Freehold Raceway was "unsafe… Read Post
Freehold Cancels Thursday August 23 Qualifiers
Posted Aug 22, 2012
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway has cancelled qualifiers scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2012. The decision was made after the track received a letter Wednesday from an… Read Post
Not Afraid Holds On For $138,300 Dexter Victory
Posted May 05, 2012
FREEHOLD, NJ – May 5, 2012 – Not Afraid showed his courage, holding off Frost Bites K at the wire for a head victory in… Read Post
Favorites Prevail in Lady Suffolk Divisions
Posted May 04, 2012
FREEHOLD, NJ – May 4, 2012 – Two odds-on favorites – For A Dancer and Cocktail Attire – prevailed in $38,850 split divisions of the… Read Post
Market Share Puts Perfect Record On Line in Dexter Cup Elim.
Posted Apr 26, 2012
Freehold, NJ – April 26, 2012 – Market Share, who swept all five starts at two, makes his 2012 debut in the $46,100 Dexter Cup eliminations… Read Post
Freehold Announces 20 Percent Purse Increase
Posted Mar 30, 2012
Freehold, NJ - - Freehold Raceway announced that effective Thursday, April 5th purses will be increased by 20 percent. With the increase, purses will average… Read Post
Attention Horsemen: Health Notice Update
Posted Mar 28, 2012
As of April 12, 2012, all horses that have raced at Saratoga during the month of March must show proof of negative 'Strangles' culture. In addition,… Read Post
Freehold to Open Thursday for 39-Day Spring Meet
Posted Feb 29, 2012
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest parimutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action on Thursday, when the raceway opens for its… Read Post
Freehold Announces Qualifier/Draw Schedule
Posted Feb 16, 2012
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest parimutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action on Thursday, March 1. In advance of the… Read Post
Undefeated Market Share Named NJSS Green Acres Horse of the Year
Posted Dec 02, 2011
Market Share, undefeated in five career starts, has been chosen Horse of the Year for 2011 in the Green Acres Division of the New Jersey… Read Post
Freehold Approved for 90 Day Race Meet in 2012
Posted Nov 30, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- The New Jersey Racing Commission approved today the request of Freehold Raceway for a 90 day race meet in 2012. The winter/spring meet… Read Post
Freehold Announces 30 Percent Purse Increase
Posted Nov 19, 2011
Freehold, NJ - - Freehold Raceway announced that effective Friday, November 25th purses will be increased by 30 percent. The increase is possible due to a… Read Post
Jim Marshall III Captures 3,000th Win at Freehold on Thursday
Posted Oct 27, 2011
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Driver Jim Marshall III tallied career win number 3,000 at Freehold on Thursday. The 53-year-old Jackson resident recorded the milestone in… Read Post
Jim Marshall III One Win Away From 3,000 Lifetime After Two Wins at Freehold on Saturday
Posted Oct 22, 2011
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Driver Jim Marshall III scored two wins at Freehold on Saturday, bringing his lifetime mark to 2,999. The 53-year-old Jackson resident… Read Post
Quick Deal Wins $25,000 NJSS Green Acres 3-year-old Trotting Final at Freehold
Posted Oct 14, 2011
Quick Deal, in a repeat performance from his 2-year-old career last year, won the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Final for three-year-old trotting colts and… Read Post
Ilia Sweeps to Victory in $25,000 Green Acres Final at Freehold
Posted Oct 13, 2011
Heavily favored Ilia swept to victory today in the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Final for three-year-old trotting fillies at Freehold Raceway. With… Read Post
Prince Shakra & Babe Per View Give Panteleano Two Wins in NJSS Green Acres Two-Year-Old Pacing Fillies
Posted Oct 08, 2011
Driver Jim Pantaleano scored a driving double by winning both $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Finals for two-year-old pacers today at Freehold Raceway.… Read Post
Undefeated Market Share Sets NJSS Green Acres Record Winning $25,000 Trotting Colt Final at Freehold
Posted Oct 07, 2011
Market Share continued undefeated today in setting a 1:58.4 record winning the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Championship for two-year-old trotting colts at Freehold… Read Post
Chocolatta De Vie Wins $15,000 NJSS Green Acres Championship for Two-Year-Old Trotting Fillies
Posted Oct 06, 2011
It took a disqualification, but Chocolatta De Vie won the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Championship for two-year-old trotting fillies today at Freehold… Read Post
Arockin Hanover Wins NJSS Green Acres Championship
Posted Oct 01, 2011
Arockin Hanover, with a three-wide move on the final turn, charged down the stretch to win the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Championship for three-year-old pacing… Read Post
Shabalabadingong Paces to 1:56.4 Victory in $25,000 NJSS Green Acres Championship for 3-year-old Fillies
Posted Sep 30, 2011
Shabalabadingdong closed in the stretch to win the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Championship for three-year-old pacing fillies in 1:56.4 today at Freehold… Read Post
Steve Smith Records 3,000th Lifetime Win at Freehold on Thursday
Posted Sep 22, 2011
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Driver Steve Smith captured lifetime win number 3,000 Thursday in Freehold’s third race with Kristins Victory. For the 50-year-old Freehold resident,… Read Post
Steve Smith One Shy of 3,000 Lifetime after Two Wins at Freehold on Saturday
Posted Sep 17, 2011
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Driver Steve Smith scored two wins at Freehold on Saturday, bringing his lifetime mark to 2,999. The 50-year-old Freehold resident made… Read Post
Strong Debut for Freehold into USTA Strategic Wagering Program
Posted Sep 10, 2011
Freehold, NJ - - Freehold Raceway had a strong debut into the USTA Strategic Wagering Program on Saturday. With a guaranteed pool of $7,500 on the… Read Post
Little Michael B Wins $104,500 Babic Pace Final;Clear View Hanover Takes $60,500 Babic Filly Final
Posted Sep 10, 2011
Little Michael B made use of the passing lane to overtake the pace-setter All Stienam and win the $104,500 Louis Babic Memorial Open for two-year-old… Read Post
Top NJ-Sired Two-Year-Old Pacers Racing for $165,000 in Babic Finals at Freehold
Posted Sep 08, 2011
The leading two-year-old New Jersey-sired pacers will be racing for a total of $165,000 Saturday at Freehold Raceway in the Lou Babic Memorial Open and… Read Post
Denyittotheend & Mikeleh Win Babaic Memorial Filly Elims; Mortal Zin Wins Babic Open Elim
Posted Sep 03, 2011
Denyittotheend, an overwhelming favorite, and Mikeleh, upsetting an overwhelming favorite, won $10,000 elimination heats today in 1:56.1 and 1:56.2 respectively to earn spots in the $60,500 Lou Babic Memorial… Read Post
Special Holiday Racing on Labor Day
Posted Sep 01, 2011
Freehold Raceway will be offering holiday racing on Labor Day, Monday September 5th. Post time is 12:30pm. We're offering 50 cent Hot Dogs and 50… Read Post
Freehold Raceway to Open Thursday for Summer/Fall Meet
Posted Aug 31, 2011
FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest parimutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action on Thursday, when the raceway opens for its… Read Post
Jim Pantaleano and Dave Pinkney, Jr. Capture Titles at Freehold Raceway
Posted May 21, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- Jim Pantaleano won Freehold Raceway’s 2010-2011 driving title on Saturday completing the meet with 232 wins. The Cleveland, Ohio native had a career… Read Post
Eric Abbatiello Captures 1,000th Lifetime Win
Posted May 19, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- Eric Abbatiello captured lifetime win number 1,000 at Freehold Raceway on Thursday. In the third race on the card, he pulled away from… Read Post
Ice Machine Takes $160,850 Dexter Cup Final
Posted May 07, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- Robert Key’s Ice Machine with David Miller won the featured $ 160,850 Dexter Cup final on Saturday. Going in 1:57.3, Ice Machine’s… Read Post
Pacific Splash and Balmy Breezy Take Split Lady Suffolk
Posted May 06, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- In the first half of the 52nd edition Lady Suffolk Trot, Pacific Splash took full advantage of a break past the half… Read Post
Marcus Bi Favored in 52nd Edition of Dexter Cup on Saturday
Posted May 05, 2011
Freehold, NJ ---Marcus Bi with Daniel Dube is the 3-1 morning line favorite in the 52nd edition of the $160,850 Dexter Cup at Freehold on… Read Post
Fields Set for 52nd Edition of Split Lady Suffolk Trot
Posted May 04, 2011
Freehold, NJ ---The 52nd edition of the Lady Suffolk goes in divisions at Freehold on Friday, May 6. The 6th and 8th races each carry… Read Post
Unlimited Streaming Video and Race Replays Now Available
Posted Mar 25, 2011
Freehold is now offering unlimited streaming video of its Live Racing through an agreement with Roberts Communication Network. Click the link on Freehold's home page to… Read Post
Freehold Announces Schedule for Balance of Winter/Spring Meet
Posted Mar 18, 2011
Freehold, NJ - - Freehold Raceway announced today the racing schedule for the balance of its winter/spring meet. According to Freehold General Manager Howard Bruno,… Read Post
Freehold Moves Qualifiers to Saturday
Posted Feb 24, 2011
Freehold, NJ---Due to anticipated heavy rains on Friday, Freehold Raceway has moved qualifiers this week to Saturday, February 26. Freehold’s live racing schedule will not be… Read Post
Freehold Announces Purse Reductions; Anticipates Schedule Change
Posted Feb 24, 2011
Freehold, NJ---Freehold Raceway announced Thursday that the condition sheet being released today will reflect a 25 percent reduction in purses. After several significant purse increases in… Read Post
Freehold Announces March Schedule
Posted Feb 17, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway announced today that a four day a week live racing schedule will continue through March, 2011. Racing will continue Wednesday thru… Read Post
Special Holiday Racing on Presidents' Day
Posted Feb 15, 2011
We will be open for live racing on Monday, February 21 for the Presidents' Day Holiday - post time 12:30pm. Read Post
Freehold Cancels Live Racing for Friday
Posted Jan 27, 2011
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Friday, January 28th had been cancelled due to the effects of a winter storm… Read Post
Freehold Announces February Schedule
Posted Jan 17, 2011
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway announced today that a four day a week live racing schedule will continue through February, 2011. Racing will continue Wednesday thru… Read Post
Freehold Cancels After Nine Races Saturday Due to Weather
Posted Jan 08, 2011
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway cancelled live racing after nine races on Saturday, January 8, due to a winter storm causing poor track conditions. … Read Post
Freehold Cancels Live Racing for Wednesday
Posted Dec 28, 2010
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway announced that live racing scheduled for Wednesday, December 29 had been cancelled due to a winter storm that left over… Read Post
Freehold Announces January Schedule
Posted Dec 18, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- Freehold Raceway announced today that a four day a week live racing schedule will continue through January, 2011. According to Freehold General Manager… Read Post
Pantaleano wins eight races Saturday
Posted Dec 04, 2010
Jim Pantaleano recorded eight wins in thirteen races on Saturday at Freehold Raceway. His first win coming in the second race on Whataorse ($4.00), followed by… Read Post
Two Rocknroll Hanover Pacing Colts Win NJSS Green Acres Finals at Freehold
Posted Oct 16, 2010
A pair of Rocknroll Hanover pacing colts won $35,000 Green Acres Championships Saturday afternoon (October 16) at Freehold Raceway that closed out the 2010 New… Read Post
My Red Hot Mama Wins NJSS Green Acres Final at Freehold
Posted Oct 15, 2010
My Red Hot Mama, taking advantage of post position one, led from start to finish to win the $35,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres… Read Post
Quick Deal Trots to victory in NJSS Final at Freehold
Posted Sep 30, 2010
Quick Deal, a son of Revenue S, won the $35,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Championship Final for two-year-old trotting colts and geldings Thursday… Read Post
Tight Pants Sets NJSS Green Acres Record Winning 2-Year-Old Filly Trotting Title at Freehold
Posted Sep 29, 2010
David Miller drove Tight Pants to the lead at the quarter-mile mark and remained in front to the finish in a record 1:58.1 to win… Read Post
I Kill Time Sets NJSS Record for Two Year Old Pacing Fillies in $100,000 Championship at Freehold
Posted Sep 25, 2010
I Kill Time paced to a 1:54.3 New Jersey Sire Stakes record for two-year-old pacing fillies to win a $100,000 NJSS Premier Division Championship Final… Read Post
Two Record Setting Miles Among Three NJSS Green Acres Champions Friday at Freehold
Posted Sep 24, 2010
Naughtytiltheend, a three-year-old pacing filly by Western Ideal, and Big Payout, a three-year-old trotting colt by Yankee Glide, set New Jersey Sire Stakes records Friday… Read Post
Shoobee's Place Upset Winner In $100,000 NJSS Championship Final at Freehold
Posted Sep 18, 2010
Shoobee's Place, with David Miller driving, picked up the pieces Saturday to score a narrow 1:54.1 victory in the $100,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Premier Division Championship… Read Post
One More Laugh Wins $300,000 Cane Pace in Track Record Time
Posted Sep 06, 2010
Freehold, NJ –With Tim Tetrick in the driver’s seat, Meinzinger, Silva and Schnittker’s One More Laugh went wire to wire in a track record time… Read Post
BG's Folly Scratched from 2010 Cane Pace
Posted Sep 03, 2010
Freehold, NJ – Goldman, Aaron, Berkner and Salmeri’s BG’s Folly who drew post eight for the 56th Cane Pace Final on Labor Day was declared… Read Post
One More Laugh Favored in $300,000 Cane Pace Final at Freehold
Posted Sep 02, 2010
Teague duo main challengers in this talented field Freehold, NJ – One More Laugh drew the rail and is the morning line favorite at… Read Post
I'm Gorgeous Equals Track Record in Cane Pace Elimination at Freehold
Posted Aug 28, 2010
Freehold, NJ – In a sparkling performance, Elmer Fannin and George Teague Jr.’s I’m Gorgeous went wire to wire to capture the Cane Pace elimination… Read Post
It's Miller Time at Freehold Raceway on Friday
Posted Aug 27, 2010
Dave and Andy Miller win 9 of 13 races on card Freehold, NJ –If your last name is Miller and you drive racehorses for a… Read Post
$100,000 Cane Pace Elimination at Freehold on Saturday
Posted Aug 25, 2010
Freehold, NJ –Pacing’s Triple Crown season kicks off Saturday at Freehold Raceway withthe $100,000 Cane Pace elimination. Eleven names were dropped in the entry box… Read Post
Freehold Raceway to Open Thursday for Summer/Fall Meet
Posted Aug 11, 2010
FREEHOLD, NJ - Freehold Raceway , America's oldest parimutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action on Thursday, when the raceway opens for its… Read Post
Freehold moves Qualifiers to August 5th
Posted Jul 31, 2010
Freehold, NJ - Freehold Raceway announced that it has moved qualifiers to Thursday, August 5 at 9:30am. Originally scheduled for Friday, the qualifiers were moved… Read Post
Andy Miller and Dave Pinkney Jr. capture Crowns at Freehold Raceway
Posted Jun 05, 2010
Freehold, NJ - In the 1990's Andy Miller won driving titles at Maywood Park and Balmoral and now Miller can add Freehold Raceway to his… Read Post
Flex the Muscle rallies to win $156,000 Dexter Cup at Freehold on Saturday
Posted May 08, 2010
Freehold, NJ - Receiving the perfect trip from driver Dave Miller, Flex The Muscle came from just off the pace to win the 51st edition… Read Post
Religulous and SweetSpellOSuccess take split divisions of the $80,000 Lady Suffolk Trot
Posted May 07, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- In the first half of the 51st edition Lady Suffolk Trot, Mentally Stable and Jerry Silva’s Religulous took the lead at the… Read Post
Trainer Ray Schnittker has 3 chances to win 51st Dexter Cup at Freehold on Saturday
Posted May 06, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- Since 1993 when the Dexter Cup moved to Freehold Raceway, no trainer has won more Dexter Cups than Ray Schnittker. In the… Read Post
Two divisions of the Lady Suffolk Trot at Freehold on Friday
Posted May 05, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- In split divisions of the $80,000 Lady Suffolk Trot which is the female version of The Dexter Cup, Religulous with John Campbell… Read Post
Shaq is Back wins Dexter Cup Elimination
Posted May 01, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- Givemethecredit Stable’s Shaq Is Back coming off an almost 7 months hiatus, won the $51,900 Dexter Cup elimination by 3 ½ impressive… Read Post
Stakes season begins at Freehold Raceway on Friday
Posted Apr 29, 2010
Freehold, NJ --- When the trotters are released from the starting gate in the fourth race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday May 1st it will… Read Post
Freehold and SBOANJ Unveil Second Purse Increase
Posted Mar 26, 2010
Freehold, NJ – The month of March roars to a conclusion at Freehold Raceway with the second purse enhancement in six weeks, bringing the total… Read Post
Freehold and SBOANJ Reach Agreement on 2010 Purse Enhancements
Posted Feb 06, 2010
Freehold, NJ – February, 6, 2010 – Purse money at Freehold Raceway will increase by nearly $4.8 million thanks to an agreement reached with the… Read Post
