Freehold to Open Thursday for 39-Day Spring Meet

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FREEHOLD, NJ - - Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest parimutuel harness track, will resume live harness racing action on Thursday, when the raceway opens for its 39-day spring meet.
The spring meet will be highlighted by the $160,000 estimated Dexter Cup Trot on Saturday, May 5 and its companion filly event, the $80,000 estimated Lady Suffolk Trot on May 4.
Freehold will once again be participating in the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program and will be offering a $5,000 guaranteed Pick-4 (races 2-5) each day of the meet.
On Opening Day, six-pack coolers will be given away with purchase of Freehold program (while supplies last).  The Renaissance Dining Room will offer a special Opening Day Buffet for $ 13.95.
Freehold will conduct live racing three days per week, Thursday through Saturday. 
First post for the meet will be 12:30 p.m.