Winning Linc rallied to a 9-1 upset in Saturday's (Feb. 22) featured $12,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at Freehold Raceway, capping a banner afternoon for veteran driver Eric Abbatiello.

Well behind early on, Winning Linc closed stoutly from behind and got up to win in 1:54 over Newbie. Richard Johnson trains the seven-year-old Rocknroll Hanover gelding for D'Elegance Stable IX, Carmen Iannacone, the TLP Stables and the Gandolfo Stable.

In addition to the feature, Abbatiello won three other races on the 12-race card, teaming up with Ultimate Flyer for trainer Mark Infante, Dalton Did It for trainer Ted Suleski, and Rockinwiththebest for trainer Brandon Mongiello.

Live racing at Freehold resumes on Friday (Feb. 28), with a scheduled first post time of 12:30 p.m. EST.

(with files from Freehold Raceway)