Freehold, NJ — Windsong Pioneer won the $12,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at Freehold Raceway Friday (May 14), for his second victory at the track in the last three weeks.

Last week he finished second by a neck in the Preferred Handicap Trot and sought revenge this week. He was sent off as the 2-1 second choice in the field of six, with Top Flight Angel the 4-5 favorite and last week’s winner, Drazzmatazz, the third choice at 7-2.

Leaving the gate, Austin Siegelman hustled Windsong Pioneer to the lead, clearing from the outside post and establishing control at the opening quarter. He set a moderate opening quarter of :28 and a half-mile fraction of :57. All the while, he kept Top Flight Angel parked out, never letting the favorite see a pylon.

Despite game rallies from Drazzmatazz and Kasha V, no one could catch Windsong Pioneer and he held on for a one length win in 1:56.4. Drazzmatazz and Kasha V finished in a dead heat for second. Winneress, Shoemaker Hanover, and Top Flight Angel completed the order of finish.

Windsong Pioneer is owned by Thomas Ceraso Jr. and trained by Paul Stafford. In his career, he’s won 16 times from 68 starts, while earning $134,382.

Live racing at Freehold continues on Saturday (May 15), with a 13-race card starting at about 12:30 p.m.