Marshall concludes driving career at Freehold Raceway
Marshall concludes driving career at Freehold Raceway
In his penultimate drive, race 10, Marshall won his 3,820th race, according to a press release.
Marshall put Rancousy on the lead early on and never gave it up, holding for a half-length win. The winner is owned by Barbara Bongiorno and John Papadakis, and trained by Robert Bongiorno.
Following the race, Marshall was honored with a ceremony on the track, where he was presented with a ceremonial mug. Jim’s wife, Donna, a trainer, and his son, Jim IV, a driver, were present.
Marshall’s final drive came in the 11th race on Nobles Finesse for trainer Paul Fusco. He encountered traffic trouble and ended up fifth.
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For more than four decades, the driving colony at Freehold Raceway has included Diamond Jim Marshall III. That era came to an end on Saturday, but not before Marshall notched one more victory.
Marshall won his 3,820th race in his penultimate drive. He put Rancousy on the lead early on, and never gave it up, holding for a half-length win in the afternoon s 10th race. The winner is owned by Barbara Bongiorno and John Papadakis, and trained by Robert Bongiorno.
Following the race, Marshall was honoured with a ceremony on the track, where he was presented with a ceremonial mug. Jim s wife, Donna, a trainer, and his son, Jim IV, a driver, were present.