Spring Blake leads Crites hat trick

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Spring Blake made every pole a winning one in Monday’s (March 2) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway, scoring his third win of the season and capping a hat trick for trainer Johnny Crites Jr. In line to Russell Foster and sent off…

Roger Plante Jr. and Michael Hall Dominate at Rosecroft Raceway; Oh Ophelia Sizzles in 1:54.0

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — It was a night for the heavy hitters at Rosecroft Raceway as driver/trainer Roger Plante Jr. and trainer Michael Hall combined to capture the lion’s share of the evening’s features, while the Jackpot Hi-5 carryover continued its climb toward a…

Rosecroft grand slam for Nock

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Jerry Nock enjoyed a big night on Wednesday’s (Feb. 25) 13-race card at Rosecroft Raceway as four horses he owns and trains visited the winner’s circle. &nbsp Nock teamed up with driver Lucas Myers, who led all drivers with a hat trick, with…

Peace Talks repeats in Rosecroft distaff

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Peace Talks vaulted three-wide up the backstretch around failing cover and drew clear to a 3-1/4-length, 1:53.4 win — her second in as many starts this season — in Thursday’s (Feb. 19) co-featured $10,000 top-level distaff pace at Rosecroft…

Roberts scores 5,000th career win

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Driver Jonathan Roberts reached the 5,000-win milestone of his career on Monday (Feb. 16) at Rosecroft Raceway when he teamed Freaky Feet Beast to a 12-1 upset in the night’s eighth race, a $7,500 conditioned claiming pace. &nbsp &nbsp Roberts…

Dead heat in Rosecroft distaff; Roberts wins five

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Sent off at 19-1, Phoenix Rising did the heaviest lifting in Thursday’s (Feb. 12) $9,000 distaff pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway through a long first-over grind but ultimately shared top honors with 1-5 favorite Peace Talks, who fanned off…

Layton Hanover guts out Rosecroft win

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After rallying from far back to narrowly miss last week, Layton Hanover sustained an extended first-over grind through the final lap of Monday’s (Feb. 9) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace to score a narrow 1:52.3 victory. &nbsp &nbsp In line to Roger…

Fancy Like That vaults to Rosecroft upset

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Fancy Like That turned a third-over trip into a 9-1 upset in Thursday’s (Feb. 5) featured event at Rosecroft Raceway, a $10,000 top-level distaff pace. &nbsp In line to Eric Davis, Fancy Like That retreated to sixth in the seven-mare field as Oh…

Cloverleaf SOA & MSBA honored 2025 Industry Standouts

Last Saturday night owners, trainers, drivers and other invited guests from both sides of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge braved the sub-freezing temperatures to make the trip to the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, Maryland for the annual combined Cloverleaf…

Lou’s Starr strong in Rosecroft feature

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Making the first start of his 4-year-old campaign, Lou’s Starr called the shots early and was geared down late for a measured 1:53.2 score in Monday’s (Feb. 2) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp In line to Corey Braden, Lou’s…

Iwannabewithyou narrowly prevails; Porter wins six

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Iwannabewithyou narrowly prevails; Porter wins six from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After grinding uncovered to a narrow miss last week, Forrest Bartlett’s Iwannabewithyou withstood a protracted early battle in Sunday’s (June…

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Davis trainees triple Thursday at Ocean

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Davis trainees triple Thursday at Ocean from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Janet Davis vaulted into a joint third place in the Ocean Downs training standings after scoring a hat trick on Thursday’s (June 13) 12-race program.  …

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Ocean Downs announces summer late closers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Ocean Downs announces summer late closers from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Ocean Downs will offer a quartet of late-closing series — two for 2-year-olds and two for claiming pacers — through the balance of its 2024 meeting.  …

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K J Todd rebounds in Ocean trot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   K J Todd rebounds in Ocean trot from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After suffering interference last week, Pamela Wagner’s homebred K J Todd came roaring back to the Ocean Down’s winner’s enclosure with a last-to-first 1:56.2 win…

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Nuttin But Finesse caps Ahle grand slam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Nuttin But Finesse caps Ahle grand slam from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — William and Sarah MacMillan’s Nuttin But Finesse was downright determined in winning Sunday’s (June 9) $12,000 Open 1 Handicap Pace at Ocean Downs,…

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Foster, Ahle triple at Ocean

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Foster, Ahle triple at Ocean from Oean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Drivers Russell Foster and Johnathan Ahle were the stars on Thursday night (June 6) at Ocean Downs, each winning three races on the 12-race program.   Foster kicked…

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Sinatra De Vie wins Ocean trot ‘his way’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Sinatra De Vie wins Ocean trot ‘his way’ from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Invading from Harrah’s Philadelphia off a pair of second-place finishes, Sinatra De Vie sustained a first-over attack and dueled down Coventry Hall for a…

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Fantastic Voyage charts winning course at Ocean

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Fantastic Voyage charts winning course at Ocean from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Dawn Amiss’ homebred Fantastic Voyage protected pole position and powered clear of his six foes for a decisive 1:52.1 win in Sunday’s (June 2)…

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K J Todd last to first in Ocean trot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   K J Todd last to first in Ocean trot from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Pamela Wagner’s homebred K J Todd braved the elements and circled his six foes with a sweeping last-to-first move in Wednesday’s (May 29) $12,000 Open…

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Lyons Stealth wins Ocean Open; Porter and Ahle triple

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Lyons Stealth wins Ocean Open; Porter and Ahle triple from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Lyons Stealth unleashed a first-over attack and powered to a 7-1 upset in Sunday’s (May 26) $12,000 Open 1 Handicap Pace at Ocean Downs, the…

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