Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway’s penultimate program, held Friday (Dec. 27), saw drivers Vinny Ginsburg and Mark Herschberger both visit the winner’s circle three times on the 11-race card.
Ginsburg kicked off his hat trick in the opener with Just My Mama ($10.20, 1:58.4), whom he also trains, before also winning with Crazycat ($3.20, 2:00.3) and Livingontherail ($10.00, 1:58.2). Herschberger scored his driving wins with T H Mrs McMurry ($6.20, 1:59.2), Rockford Peach ($10.60, 1:56) and Thaneeya ($2.60, 1:58.1).
Tomorrow’s (Dec. 28) program will have 11 races featuring increased purses, the American Harness Drivers Club final for $15,000, and a $14,000 race for New Jersey-owned and sired fillies and mares. Many from Freehold’s past and present will be remembered and honored during the broadcast. There will be food trucks on the apron for the fans that choose to join in-person for the final race card at the “Afternoon Delight.” Doors open at 11 a.m.; first post time is 12:30 p.m.