Ocean Downs Announces Summer Late-Closing Series

Ocean Downs is pleased to offer a quartet of late-closing series this summer, featuring two series for two-year-olds and two for claiming pacers. 2-Year-Old Series The Bucky Gray Jr. Memorial Pace & The Tom Cooke Memorial Trot Eligibility: Open to 2-year-olds….

Victor Laszlo rolls to Rosecroft romp

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Victor Laszlo blitzed a :27.2 third quarter uncovered en route to a career best-equaling 1:53.2 score in Thursday’s (April 30) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway. In line to Eric Davis, Victor Laszlo got away fourth in the…

Brother Dick takes Spring Fever final

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — P T Stable’s Brother Dick made every pole a winning one en route to a 1:52.2 score in the $16,800 final of the Spring Fever Claiming Series, which headlined Monday’s (April 27) harness racing program at Rosecroft Raceway. In what turned out to…

College Tuition repeats at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Eric Foster’s homebred College Tuition set sprightly fractions before holding off a two-pronged stretch challenge to post a 1:53.2 repeat victory in Thursday’s (April 23) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway. Sent off the even-money…

April 27th Live Racing @ Rosecroft

🐎 Feel the Thunder: Live Action at Rosecroft Raceway Prepare for a heart-pounding night at the historic “Raceway by the Beltway,” where the speed is real and the excitement is contagious. Rosecroft Raceway isn’t just about watching a race; it’s about experiencing the…

Spring Blake strong in Rosecroft return

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Following a second-place finish at Harrah’s Philadelphia eight days prior, Spring Blake returned to his winning ways — and his home track — with a gutsy 1:51.2 score over J M Mandamin in Monday’s (April 20) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at…

College Tuition wires Rosecroft trotters

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — All-age track record holder College Tuition took his preferred path to victory in Thursday’s (April 16) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, wiring his six foes in a seasonal best 1:53.2. In line to Russell Foster, College Tuition…

Rosecroft Raceway Announces 2026 “Spring Fever” $10,000 Claiming Series

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Rosecroft Raceway, in partnership with the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners’ Association, is proud to announce the 2026 “Spring Fever” $10,000 Claiming Series. This late-closing event offers horsemen a structured four-week competition with…

‘Deadline’ leads Hall grand slam at Rosecroft

Favored at 1-20, Dover invader Deadline Hall made easy work of his five rivals in Thursday’s (March 12) $10,000 trotting feature at Rosecroft Raceway, serving as the highlight of a grand slam for trainer Michael Hall on the 13-race program.

Strengthening Our Roots: A New Partnership with the Maryland Horse Council

We are thrilled to announce a powerhouse collaboration aimed at bringing more eyes—and more fans—to the world of harness racing. Cloverleaf SOA, Rosecroft Raceway, and Ocean Downs have officially partnered with the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) and The Equiery.

CSOA Election Results

On August 15, Cloverleaf SOA held their election for the board of directors. The results are as follows: OWNER CATEGORY Eli Solomon – Three Year Term – 76 Votes Bob Cacamese – Three Year Term – 57 Votes Brian Callahan – Two Year Term – 56 Votes TRAINER CATEGORY…

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Dublin Dasher crushes in Maryland stakes

Dublin Dasher crushes in Maryland stakes from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Pocono invader Dublin Dasher scored his third win in five starts as a sophomore on Sunday night (Aug. 11), posting a 3-1/2-length score over Maryland Sire Stakes champion…

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Brutus Bayama resolute in Stevenson final

Brutus Bayama resolute in Stevenson final from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After grinding to the fore, Brutus Bayama outlasted a sustained push from Make Some Waves to win the $23,500 final of the Diane “Mum” Stevenson Memorial, for claiming…

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Hall trainees double in Maryland Race Fund splits

Hall trainees double in Maryland Race Fund splits from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Ocean Downs’ leading trainer, Michael Hall, swept both $26,075 divisions of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund (MSRF) stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on…

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Foster triples Tuesday at Ocean

Foster triples Tuesday at Ocean from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Russell Foster led all drivers with a hat trick on Tuesday night’s (Aug. 6) 11-race card at Ocean Downs.   The Eastern Shore native struck twice with favorites in the first…

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Ocean claiming series canceled

Ocean claiming series canceled from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Officials at Ocean Downs have announced the cancellation of the David Hill III Memorial Series, for claiming pacers, which had been scheduled to begin Aug. 15.   “With our…

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Undefeated Primo Maschio romps in MSRF

Undefeated Primo Maschio romps in MSRF from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After sweeping the Bucky Gray Jr. Memorial Series, Primo Maschio kept his undefeated career record intact with a devastating 13-3/4-length score in his $27,275 Maryland…

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Too Soon BG stuns in Ocean claiming series

Too Soon BG stuns in Ocean claiming series from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After finishing third and second in the first two preliminary rounds, Too Soon BG turned a pocket ride into an 11-1 upset in the third leg of the Diane ‘Mum’ Stevenson…

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CSOA Election

Dear Members: Ballots have been mailed for the 2024 Cloverleaf Board of Directors Annual Election. If you choose to cast your ballot by mail, please mark the ballot and return it in the addressed envelope enclosed, which must be signed by you to make your ballot…

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Coventry Hall back on top in Ocean Trot

Coventry Hall back on top in Ocean Trot from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After being overpowered by Sinatra De Vie a week ago, William and Sarah MacMillan’s Coventry Hall landed back in the win column with a 1:57.1 victory in Wednesday’s (July…

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