Opened
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December 1, 1853
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Last Race Date
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Still in Operation
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Racing Type
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Standardbred
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Abbreviation
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Fhl
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Track Rating
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2:00
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Signature Race
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Dexter Cup
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Announcers
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Jack E Lee
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Larry Lederman
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- 12/01/1853 Monmouth Agricultural Society is formed to conduct harness racing.
- 00/00/1858 Half mile track and grandstand are constructed on current site.
- 00/00/1941 Freehold becomes first track in New Jersey to conduct pari-mutual wagering.
- 08/15/1964 15,747 fans show up to set track attendance record.
- 00/00/1967 Track expanded to allow 8 horses to start in a row.
- 05/01/1970 Grandstand is fully enclosed to accommodate year round racing.
- 05/04/1984 Freehold grandstand is destroyed by electrical fire.
- 10/22/1986 New Freehold complex holds grand re-opening.
- 09/01/1990 Freehold owner builds harness themed mall across the street.
- 10/23/1993 A record $2,019,853 is bet on the card today.
- 01/29/1999 Penn Gaming pays 46 million for track that onse sold for $65,000.