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Action-Packed Saturday Success at Freehold Raceway

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

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

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

 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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

 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

 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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

  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

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

  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

 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

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

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

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

  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

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

There will be no qualifiers on Thursday, February 6. Read Post

Freehold to Recognize Longtime Outrider

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

There will be no qualifiers on Thursday, January 23.  Read Post

Freehold Statement on Meeting with Horsemen and SBOA

  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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

 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"

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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