Freehold: Live racing cancelled through March 21 due to Coronavirus

Freehold Raceway has been advised that an individual who has been in contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) was in attendance at the track on Saturday, March 7.

As of today, the individual who was in attendance at Freehold Raceway has not tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) but continues to be monitored.

In light of these circumstances, Freehold Raceway has issued the following statement:

“In the interest and health of our guests, horsemen/horsewomen and employees, we have made the decision to close all operations at Freehold Raceway until all areas of our racing and grandstand buildings have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Live racing scheduled for March 13-14 and March 20-21 will be cancelled and no simulcasting will be conducted.

“All employees, and any other individuals who were in the Freehold racing areas on March 7 are being requested to self-quarantine. Freehold Raceway has been in communication with local health officials regarding this situation and will continue to communicate updates as needed.”

Freehold Raceway is committed to continuing to adjust our efforts as directed by public health officials. In addition, the following items will be implemented going forward for guest safety:

More frequent public restroom cleaning rotations

Additional sanitation stations in high volume

Increased sanitation of door handles and wagering devices

Sanitation of menus after each guest use in all food and beverage venues

Continued awareness amongst team members regarding cleanliness and sanitation, i.e. handwashing

Additional carpet cleaning in high volume areas

-release (Freehold)