Siegelman Wins Five at Freehold Thursday

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 winners on the 9-race card.

 

Siegelman started his day on a winning note, scoring in race 1 on Burning Desire, trained by Kubi Erzene. He got back-to-back wins in races 3 and 4, driving Goinroundncircles to victory for owner/trainer Tom Lail, as well as Justa Camilion for trainer Brandon Mongiello. 

 

Siegelman completed the grand slam in race 8, as he guided Princess Holly N to the win for owner/trainer Mike Fiumenero. He capped off his big day in race 9, as favored Takeittotheface came up to the inside to win for trainer Symon Spicer.

 

After a 3-for-27 start to the 2022 season, Siegelman has moved back into first place in the standings, with eight victories.

 

Jacob Cutting also had a big day, with three driving wins. Two of them, Pedigree Blue Chip in race 5 and Paloma Ruiz in race 6, were on horses he trained. He also drove Red Dirt Boomer to victory in race 2 for owner/trainer Mike Polhemus.

 

Live racing continues at Freehold on Friday (January 14), starting at 12:30 PM. There will be a carryover in the 50-cent pick 5, starting in race 5, worth $467.41.