Freehold Raceway opens its doors


Larry Hlavenka of Manalapan shouts encouragement to his horse during Freehold Raceway’s opening day Friday.Larry Hlavenka of Manalapan shouts encouragement to his horse during Freehold Raceway’s opening day Friday.

Freehold Raceway has the Inside Track for sports fans. The $3.2 million facility, located in the clubhouse section of the track offers a little something for every sports fan.

Complete with 379 television monitors that are at tables and all along the wall, fans can call up the signal of any racetrack in the country to watch a race and make a bet. There are self-service machines (23), parimutuel windows (11) and tiny tims (50) available to make bets, as well as handicapping desks. And that is just the start. For football fans, there is an NFL Sunday Ticket, where any NFL game is available. Fans can sit at a table, enjoy hot and cold sandwiches and a drink, and watching their favorite team play. Other sports are also available.

The Inside Track main room has a capacity for 618 people, and the admission charge is $2.

There are also club boxes, 76 box seats with a panoramic view of the racetrack. There are four self-service machines there. The admission charge is $2.


Freehold Raceway’s summer/fall season got under way Friday with a full schedule of races.Freehold Raceway’s summer/fall season got under way Friday with a full schedule of races.

Inside Track made its debut on Friday when Freehold Raceway opened its summer/fall meet, which will be highlighted by the Sept. 3 $350,000 Cane Pace, the opening leg of pacing’s Triple Crown.


Staten Island’s Norman Cohen came prepared for Freehold Raceway’s opening day Friday.Staten Island’s Norman Cohen came prepared for Freehold Raceway’s opening day Friday. The view from Freehold Raceway’s new clubhouse is sure to attract fans looking for a relaxing seat.The view from Freehold Raceway’s new clubhouse is sure to attract fans looking for a relaxing seat.


The results of Friday’s first race are posted.The results of Friday’s first race are posted.