The closing of Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 28), also marked the end of the long-time track photography business of the late John Pantalone’s World Wide Racing Photos.
Author: by Leon Zimmerman
USTA Member Services’ end of year reminders
This is the last chance to register your 2024 foals at normal price. The fee to register foals four months old and younger is $150 and $185 for foals four months and older until Dec. 31 of the foaling year.
Idao de Tillard on track for the Prix d’Amerique
Idao de Tillard with Clement Duvaldestin showed his best side again and secured a safe victory in the Prix de Bourgogne at Vincennes.
Calabrese coasts in AHDC Final at Freehold Raceway
John Calabrese sailed clear of his competition with Grafenberg to win the $15,000 American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) final as the club and the harness racing community bid farewell to Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 28).
Humble A wins Big M feature, ups win streak to eight
It has been 50 years since the country song “It’s Hard to be Humble” was released. Sung by Mac Davis, it goes “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way.” No song fits the winner of the Saturday (Dec. 28) night $40,000 featured Preferred for pacers at The Meadowlands better than the Scott Blackler-trained Humble A.
Freehold brings curtain down on 171 years of racing history
Over 1,000 spectators showed up to say their goodbyes to the Freehold Raceway as the book closed on its 170-year history.
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.