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Marohn Jr. continues winning ways at Freehold

By Katie Eick ·

After scoring five wins on opening day at harness racing’s “afternoon delight”, Freehold Raceway last Friday, Jimmy Marohn Jr. continues to be a dominant force at the half-mile oval. Marohn won 7 out of the 21 races held last weekend. He put up similar numbers this weekend, visiting the winner’s circle after 6 of the […]

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10-1 shot holds off cavalry charge

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It was a mad dash to the finish of the $32,000 4-6-year-old Open-Handicap Pace Wednesday (May 22) at Yonkers Raceway and when the dust settled it was 10-1 Dunkin’ (Pet Rock) and driver Jim Marohn, Jr. who emerged victorious after wiring the 5th race feature field. Leaving from post six, Dunkin’ shot to the lead […]

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Marohn celebrates birthday in the winner’s circle

By Katie Eick ·

Between Jim Marohn Jr and Johnathan Ahle, they didn’t leave much opportunity for anyone else to score at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Feb 24). Together they scored nine times on the 12-race harness racing card; Marohn won five times and Ahle won four. Five wins on a card is no easy feat and is always […]

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Siegelman wins five, one behind Marohn for title

By Katie Eick ·

The new year is rapidly approaching, which means that 2023 is coming to an end just as quickly. It is time for year-end harness racing honors but this year at Freehold Raceway, the title for leading driver has come down to the wire. Jimmy Marohn Jr. was in control of the lead for much of […]

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Gate-to-wire for Nows The Moment

By Steve Wolf ·

Harness racing driver Jim Marohn, Jr. took no chances with 7-1 Nows The Moment (Credit Winner), sending the eight-year-old gelding down the road in winning the $32,000 Open Trot Thursday (Nov. 9) at Yonkers Raceway. Leaving from post three in the 2nd race feature, Nows The Moment stepped right to the lead with Credit Con […]

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Hickfromfrenchlick handles class hike at Yonkers

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After a drop in class last week that resulted in a harness racing win (1:51.3), Hickfromfrenchlick (So Surreal) moved up to handle the best at Yonkers Raceway Monday in the $36,000 Open-Handicap Pace. Starting from the rail for driver Jim Marohn, Jr., Hickfromfrenchlick (at odds of 8-1) scooted out to the early lead, but Great […]

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Jim Marohn, Jr. loves to race anywhere

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Trenton, NJ — When you talk about a guy who puts in a good day’s work, as the saying goes, driver Jim Marohn Jr. may be the classic example when it comes to harness racing. The 41-year-old has had lifetime hopes of hooking up with a big barn that would provide some opportunities in major […]

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Freehold concludes Summer/Fall Meet

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Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway concluded the 2022 harness racing season last Saturday (Dec. 31), a year which included a phenomenal stakes schedule and great betting opportunities for fans throughout the year. The signature races at Freehold Raceway, the Lady Suffolk and the Dexter Cup, were held on the first Saturday in May. In the […]

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Marohn takes four on Freehold Closing Day

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Freehold, NJ —- Harness racing driver Jim Marohn, Jr. concluded the 2022 Freehold Raceway winter/spring meet in style on Saturday (May 28), winning four races on the 12-race card. Marohn didn’t get his first win of the day until race 6, when he guided Village Champ to victory for trainer Edwin Quevedo. He teamed up […]

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JD, American Ticket splash to victory in Reynolds Stakes

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JD and American Ticket were the harness racing winners of the two W.N. Reynolds Memorial events for 3-year-old pacers that took place on Friday evening (May 6) at Yonkers Raceway over a sloppy, rain-soaked track. In the $41,100 Tar Heel for colts and geldings, PJ Lou (George Brennan) took the lead away from JD (Tyler […]

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Can Boiling Oar make it five straight scores

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Freehold, NJ — Boiling Oar has been the hottest horse at Freehold Raceway lately. He’s won four races in a row at the central Jersey oval, including back-to-back wins in the Preferred Handicap harness racing pace. This Saturday (March 26), he’s searching for his fifth consecutive victory, against what might be his toughest competition he’s […]

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Our White Knight takes another

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Freehold, NJ — Our White Knight made it two wins in a row at Freehold Raceway on Friday (December 3), when he won the Preferred Handicap harness racing trot by a length. Leaving from post position six, Jim Marohn Jr dropped his drive towards the back of the pack, while Slated to Win set the […]

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Red Power continues on comeback trail

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WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Tellitlikeitis gelding Red Power, recently joining the oversight of harness racing trainer Brian Malone and owner Peter Venturini, posted his third straight victory, and fifth of his career, with a 1:50.4 clocking in the pacing division of the twin $15,300 features Tuesday at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Jim Marohn […]

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