by Don Bielak, publicity director, Freehold Raceway

Freehold, NJ — A field of eight will face the starter in the featured $5,500 conditioned pace at Freehold Raceway on Thursday.

Listed at 8-5 odds, the solid morning line favorite is Enzed Racing Stable’s Eastburn B B N. Leaving from post eight in his most recent start, the five-year-old Holmes Hanover gelding closed strongly and finished third in a $5,500 pace at Freehold on November 24.

Eastburn B B N has only won one race in 17 outings this season, but his $27,080 in earnings this year easily tops the field in that category.

Eastburn B B N has drawn post two for Thursday’s main event. He will be guided by Yannick Gingras for trainer Brett Pelling.

Jersey Bred, Pretty Serious, The Barber N, Fox Valley Bypass, Armbro Supernova, Mouchard N and Blake Castle A complete the field.

First post for Thursday’s 13 race slate at Freehold has been set for 12:30 p.m.