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.

Foster, Crissman-Bier double in Ocean series

Foster, Crissman-Bier double in Ocean series from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Driver Russell Foster and trainer Crissy Crissman-Bier combined to win two of Thursday’s (July 11) four $7,500 first-round divisions of the Diane ‘Mum’ Stevenson Memorial…

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Ahle sweeps Wednesday Ocean Opens

Ahle sweeps Wednesday Ocean Opens from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Ocean Downs’ leading driver, Johnathan Ahle, swept both $12,000 Open events on the Wednesday (July 10) program at the Eastern Shore half-miler, taking the Open 1 Handicap Trot with…

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Little Instigator delivers knockout in Ocean series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Little Instigator delivers knockout in Ocean series from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Six days after her 1:59.2 maiden-breaking debut, Little Instigator found the winner’s circle again on Tuesday (July 9) at Ocean Downs with a…

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Fancy Like That, Only I Exist keep stakes records intact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Fancy Like That, Only I Exist keep stakes records intact from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Kasey Bendix and Virginia Marvel’s homebred Fancy Like That remained undefeated in Maryland Sire Stakes events this season after…

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Honky Tonk Flame wires Ocean pacers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Honky Tonk Flame wires Ocean pacers from Ocean Downs racing publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Honky Tonk Flame controlled all the fractions on his way to a 1:55.1 win in the Tuesday (July 2) feature at Ocean Downs, an $8,000 conditioned pace.   Honky…

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Wagner trainees sweep Maryland Sire Stakes prelims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Wagner trainees sweep Maryland Sire Stakes prelims from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Geralds A Keeper and Cloggs For Real captured their respective $10,000 first-round Maryland Sire Stakes events for 3-year-old colts and…

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Ahle, Ferrell shine Thursday at Ocean

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Ahle, Ferrell shine Thursday at Ocean from Ocean Downs racing publicity   BERLIN, Md. — Johnathan Ahle won four races on Thursday (June 27) at Ocean Downs to extend his lead over Trae Porter atop the drivers’ standings. Two of Ahle’s wins came…

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Fantastic Voyage sails to Ocean Open score; Moyer wins four

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Fantastic Voyage sails to Ocean Open score; Moyer wins four from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity   BERLIN, Md. — After finishing second in his last two starts, Dawn Amiss’ homebred Fantastic Voyage found his way back to the Ocean Downs winner’s…

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