Freehold Raceway was has been hosting races since 1853 and is the oldest 1/2 mile track in the United States. It's located in central New Jersey, in the in the historic town of Freehold. Freehold features live Standardbred harness racing for trotters and pacers. In 2005, Freehold was also the temporary home of the Yonkers Trot, part of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters, while renovations took place at Yonkers Raceway.
Freehold Racetrack Information:
Live Racing: January-May and September-December
Racing Calendar: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Course type: Trotters and Pacers
Notable Races: Cane Pace
Main track: 1/2 mile, oval
Distance from last turn to finish line: 480 feet
Stakes Races at Freehold Raceway
Dexter Cup
Lady Suffolk
Green Acres
Charles & Helen Smith
Lou Babic
Harold & Marion Dancer
NJ Futurity