Freehold, NJ — Shneonucrzydiamnd A turned in a gem of a performance on Saturday (Jan. 25) at Freehold Raceway, taking the $12,000 Preferred Handicap Pace by two lengths in an excellent time of 1:53.2.

He hadn’t raced since a non-winners of $10,000 pace score at The Meadowlands on Nov. 16, but bettors were undeterred, making him the even money favorite.

Driver Vinny Ginsburg initially took back from post position seven, dropping him to sixth place in the early stages. Before the half, Ginsburg pulled the trigger and sent him first-over, taking it to early leader Machiavelli. Turning for home, Ginsburg’s gelding had gone by, and pulled away for the win. The time, over a sloppy track that saw heavy rain earlier in the day, was an impressive 1:53.2.

Shneonucrzydiamnd A is owned by Let it Ride Stables and Mr. Dana Parham, and is trained by Ross Croghan. He paid $4 to win, $3.20 to place, and $3.20 to show.

The Preferred win was one of three for Ginsburg on the Saturday card. He won the fifth race with Redneck Fortune ($7) and race seven with Jackamino ($3.20).

Live racing resumes at Freehold on Thursday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. (EST).