Freehold, NJ — The American Harness Drivers Club, in its pursuit to give back to the sport its participants love, presented a donation for racehorse aftercare following the seventh race at Freehold Raceway on Saturday afternoon (April 22).

AHDC President Tony Verruso is joined in the winner’s circle for a presentation of $2,000 to New Vocations. Vicki Wright/World Wide Racing photo.

AHDC President Anthony Verruso led a winner’s circle presentation of $2,000 to New Vocations, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on giving second homes to retired Standardbreds, Thoroughbreds and other breeds of horse.

“The AHDC is proud to help support the relocation of racehorses after their racing careers are over,” said Anthony Verruso. “We would not be here if not for these horses. As participants of this sport, we are committed to giving back to racing and the local community.”

The AHDC is a club for amateur harness racing drivers. As amateurs, the drivers donate their five percent share of purse winnings towards charities like New Vocations and others either within harness racing or which serve the local community.