Stakes season begins at Freehold Raceway on Friday
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In addition, it will kick off the Grand Circuit season in harness racing.
Eight 3 year old trotters will be cut loose in the $51,900 elimination of the 51st edition of the Dexter Cup. The first 3 finishers will return for the $156,000 final on Saturday May 8th.
The entire Dexter Cup elimination field is making its’ 2010 debut.
The Jimmy Takter trained entry of Hard Livin and Senor Glide are tabbed as the 2-1 morning line favorites. The second choices at 3-1 are the Ray Schnittker trained entries of Shaq Is Back and
The complete field for the elimination by post position, driver and odds is as follows:
Shaq Is Back – pp1, George Brennan, 3-1; Hard Livin – pp2, Ron Pierce, 2-1; Mamas Boo Bear – pp3, Steve Smith, 6-1; Scent Of Oil – pp4, Dave Miller, 5-1; Margarita Man – pp5, Ray Schnittker, 3-1; Carnegie – pp6, Andy Miller, 4-1; Senor Glide – pp7, Daniel Dube, 2-1; Wicked Style- pp8, Cat Manzi, 5-1.
The Dexter Cup elimination will be part of a 15 live racing program. First race post is set for
Also available on Saturday will be wagering on the 136th Kentucky Derby. Gates open at