Freehold, NJ — A big first-over move paid off for Clarebear at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Jan. 10), as she won the Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace by 1-3/4 lengths.

Sent off as the 8-5 favorite from the outside post position eight, she dropped into fifth place in the early stages. Approaching the half-mile pole, driver Vinny Ginsburg sent her to the outside, leading the first-over charge to challenge early leader Shecouldbegood N.

Heading around the final turn, Clarebear cleared to the front and kicked away from her rivals. She had a 4-1/2 length lead entering the stretch, and although her rivals cut into the margin late, she had more than enough to hold on for the win. The final time was 1:54.3 for the mile, including a final quarter in :28.4.

The 7-year-old mare is owned by Cavalli Veloci Stable and trained by Mike Russo. She finished third by a neck last week, after getting parked out almost the whole way. For her career, she’s earned $317,478, while winning 23 races.

Petal To The Metal closed well to get second at 11-1, while Cruisinwithmybaby was third at 12-1. She’s A Billionair, Stonebridge Honey, Unspoken Promise, I Wish You Well, and Shecouldbegood N completed the order of finish.

Live racing continues at Freehold on Saturday, starting at 12:30 p.m. (EST). The 11-race card features two carryovers: the early Pick-4, beginning in race two, has a carryover of $881.11. The Pick-5, starting in race five, has a carryover of $718.39.