Freehold Raceway hosts the final program on Saturday – US Trotting News

Editor’s Note: The following is a thank you letter from Howard Bruno, General Manager of Freehold Raceway, which will appear on Saturday’s (Dec. 28) Freehold program.

December 28, 2024

To our loyal customers, riders and employees,

As the sun begins to set on a remarkable 171-year odyssey, this is one final opportunity to thank the people who made Freehold Raceway so memorable.

Thank you to our valued customers for being with us today and throughout these countless years. As we conclude this chapter, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to you for your unwavering loyalty. It was a pleasure meeting so many of you and we truly appreciated every minute of it. Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish you all the best and hope that all your future bets end up in the money.

We thank our riders and the decades before you for your continued commitment and support of harness racing in New Jersey. Your hard work, passion and spirit are synonymous with the equine community. We know there are no days off in this industry and we admire everything you do.

As the closure of the circuit marks the end of an era, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to our employees for their hard work, perseverance and dedication. Each of you has helped make this place special and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to excellence in every role. Although this is a challenging moment, know that your efforts have had a lasting impact and there is reason to be proud of everything we have achieved together.

Additionally, we would like to thank the New Jersey Racing Commission for their tireless commitment to maintaining the integrity of our sport. Their commitment to fair competition and maintaining ethical standards is valued by everyone involved in the industry.

From our host communities, we would like to extend a special welcome to Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane and Freehold Township Mayor Anthony Ammiano. We thank them for their unwavering support of Freehold Raceway since its inception. Their leadership and commitment continue to make a lasting impact in their respective communities.

We wish everyone who made Freehold Raceway exceptional all the best in their future endeavors and hope our paths cross again.

Sincerely,

Howard Bruno

Chief Executive Officer