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…

2022 Horse of the Year Award Nominations

In order to recognize our Owners and Member’s achievements, the Awards Committee will be considering nominations for the 2022 awards, which will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet, April 21, 2023.  The Awards Committee will put forth their best effort to…

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Stag Party wins a thriller in the Rosecroft Preferred

Ft. Washington, MD —  On a warm Thursday night with temperatures in the 70s and Rosecroft horsemen upgrading their stock, it was no surprise that the card turned out the way it did. Several amazing finishes with dramatic stretch drives produced nine races where the…

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Cloverleaf SOA is Hiring

Cloverleaf represents harness-horsemen and women who race at Rosecroft Raceway and Ocean Downs. Cloverleaf is looking to hire an intelligent, articulate and efficient person to help perform administrative and other tasks. The ideal candidate will have good computer…

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<br>Standardbreds represented at Eastern Shore career event

Salisbury, MD —  Ocean Downs Racing, the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, the Maryland Standardbred Breeders and the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund hosted an exhibit at the Junior Achievement Inspire event held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, in…

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Lady Says Win does just that at Rosecroft

Ft. Washington, MD —  Lady Says Win ($24.00) used a perfect pocket trip from driver Trae Porter to secure the win in the $14,500 Mares Open Pace Tuesday night (March 14) at Rosecroft Raceway. On a cold night, where the winds were sustained at 25 mph creating a sturdy…

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Payments due for Maryland Stakes

Berlin, MD  – Two-Year-Old payments (foals of 2021) are due to the Maryland Standardbred Fund and the Maryland Sire Stakes on Mar. 15, 2023. This payment MUST be made to maintain eligibility!!! All staking forms, race dates and stallion pedigrees are now available…

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Island Of The Sea maroons his rivals at Rosecroft

Ft. Washington, MD —  So far in the Winter-Spring meet at Rosecroft, the depth of the top Open level has been awesome. Full fields and multiple winners at the $17,500 level have made this as competitive a group the track has seen in a while. Island Of The Sea, piloted…

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