from Freehold Raceway

Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway announced that effective Thursday (April 5) purses will be increased by 20 percent.

With the increase, purses will average $48,000 per day.

According to Freehold Director of Racing Karen Fagliarone, “We will continue to feature New Jersey sired horses and preference will be given to New Jersey owned and sired horses.”

Freehold’s spring live racing schedule is Thursday to Saturday through May 26. Post time is 12:30 p.m.