Tony Morgan made a Thursday (April 27) visit to Rosecroft a winning one as Stunners Wish ($2.20) took the $25,700 Maryland Sires Stakes for older pacers in 1:53.3.
Tim Crissman trains the winner for Crissman Inc. as the son of Rusty’s For Real won for the first time in 2023 and the 16th time in his career. Anthony’ All In (John Wagner) was second and See Ya Mystery (Bill Long) was third.
In a non-betting, $25,500 MDSS older trot, Hoofbeats De Vie ran his record to 13-for-22 lifetime and pushed his lifetime earnings just over $200,000 with a triumph in 1:56. Christopher Lakata trains the winner for owner-breeder Joie De Vie Farm and Russell Foster did the driving.
Jonathan Ahle and Stag Party won the $14,000 Preferred over rivals Leonard’s Legacy (Trae Porter) and Fantastic Voyage (Jared Moyer) in 1:51.2. Michael Hall trains the winner for Let It Ride Stables, West Wins Stable, Hutt Racing Stable and Bottom Line Racing. It was one of three straight wins for Hall, covering races two-four. It was one of two wins for Ahle.
Jason Thompson took four races on the night including the $12,000 Open Pace with Precision Bluechip for owner-trainer Courtney Brooks in 1:52.
