As an Illinois horseman originally this is now 6 tracks I have raced at that will have closed. Such a shame. People will say what they say but Freehold was fun to race at and little guys had a chance to compete. Times change. I feel bad for so many of the people who truly make their living out of there. Chester and Pocono are far too tough for "little guys". I don't miss much about NJ, but racing there is certainly one of them. My wife loved watching our horses there, may she RIP. Condolences to all those directly affected. It's like an old friend passing.