Over 1,000 spectators showed up to say their goodbyes to the Freehold Raceway as the book closed on its 170-year history.
Month: December 2024
Ahle captures Freehold finale
Freehold Raceway’s final program included 11 races with increased purses. A large crowd gathered despite the misty rain that persisted throughout the day to say goodbye to Freehold Raceway.
Meadowlands New Year’s holiday draw schedule
Please note The Meadowlands draw schedule with the New Year’s holiday on the horizon.
Is Hawthorne’s next Open champ an import?
About a month ago we wrote of the trend in Hawthorne’s Open Pace division of seemingly a different pacer each week winning the top Overdue event. After a ninth different horse in the last 10 weekend events has now prevailed, the fete can no longer be called just a “trend.” It’s reality.
Four new spots for Prix d’Amerique on hand Sunday in Prix de Bourgogne
On Sunday (Dec. 29) afternoon, the third qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique for older trotters will be held at Vincennes – this time the distance is just 2100 meters behind the gate – 2100 meters is the sprint distance at Vincennes.
‘Shades’ takes Big M feature
After an alert getaway, driver Tyler Buter guided Sevenshadesofgrey to an off-the-pace win in the Friday night feature at The Meadowlands, a $13,000 conditioned event for trotters.
Freehold Raceway to host final program Saturday
As the sun begins to set on a remarkable 171-year odyssey, it’s one final opportunity to thank the people who have made Freehold Raceway so memorable.
Benjamin Hanover impressive in Philly trot
Benjamin Hanover, despite being handicapped outside to post seven, had too much for his opposition in Friday’s (Dec. 27) $15,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Two hat tricks on Freehold’s penultimate card
Freehold Raceway’s penultimate program, held Friday (Dec. 27), saw drivers Vinny Ginsburg and Mark Herschberger both visit the winner’s circle three times on the 11-race card.
K F Pro Sam into Ohio Harness Horse Hall of Fame
K F Pro Sam, a three-time Ohio Sire Stakes champion, has been selected to be the latest Standardbred to be enshrined into the Ohio Hall of Fame by the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United State Harness Writers Association.