Freehold Releases Stakes Schedule, Announces Late Closing Series
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Freehold, NJ—-Freehold Raceway released their 2013 stakes schedule today along with announcing the Kenneth Fischer Memorial Spring Late Closing Series for 3 & 4 Year Old pacers. The stakes season kicks off with the Grand Circuit 3-year-old Dexter Cup trot eliminations on April 27 with the Final estimated at $130,000 to be held on May 4. The Lady Suffolk, the filly division, estimated at $77,000 is carded on May 3.
The spring late closing series, being contested for the first time is named after the late Kenneth Fischer, former owner of Freehold Raceway and Gaitway Farms. The first leg will be held on Saturday, May 4, the second leg on Saturday, May 11, and the final on Saturday, May 18with an estimated purse of $30,000.
The second annual Open Space Pace will be held on September 21 during Open Space Pace Day. This day is now being recognized as a County Fair and is part of an effort to preserve open space in New Jersey by raising awareness of the Standardbred horse and harness racing industry.
