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…

<br>Beyond Words N wins a thriller in Rosecroft Mares Open

Ft. Washington, MD —  Beyond Words N ($5.40) powered first over in the final quarter and wore down the pacesetting Somegirlsomewherea in 1:53.4 to win the $15,000 Mares Open Tuesday night (March 7) at Rosecroft. It was the first win of the year for the daughter of Art…

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Foster’s Hustle Pays off at Rosecroft

Russell Foster drove on the Dover card Tuesday (Feb. 28), including a second place finish with Northern Express in the Open Trot. He then hightailed it 98 miles to Rosecroft to drive Richard Hans’ star trotter Yall Beneath Me in the $14,000 Open Trot at Rosecroft….

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A smashing seasonal debut for Maryland trotting star

When great athletes or entertainers hit the field, track, stage, or the movie screen, there is a great anticipation for what you are about to see. The trotting ranks in Maryland have produced some great races at the start of 2023, and Tuesday night (Feb. 21) that…

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March CSOA Monthly Board Meeting

CSOA Monthly Board Meeting – March Thursday, March 9 · 3:30 p.m. Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/yue-coov-xdm Or dial: ‪(US) +1 575-618-2372‬ PIN: ‪295 795 782‬# Agenda Call To Order Approval of CSOA Minutes CSOA Monthly Financial…

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February Board Meeting

Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners’ Association, Inc. Agenda –February 16, 2023 – 3:00 pm 2nd Floor – Rosecroft Raceway –  Fort Washington, MD    Agenda   Call To Order Executive Session Approval of CSOA Minutes (December 8, 2022 & January 13, 2023) CSOA…

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Maryland payments due Feb. 15

Reminder that sustaining forms and possible payment are due Feb. 15, 2023 for the 4 & 5 year old Open Maryland Sire Stakes for trotters and pacers (foals of 2018 & 2019). Three-Year-Old payments (foals of 2020) are due to the Maryland Standardbred Fund and the…

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Can’t Beach That wins $17,000 Open I Pace at Rosecroft

Can’t Beach That cleared to the lead just past the opening quarter and held off a fast closing Trip Hammer to win the $17,000 Open I Pace Thursday night (Feb. 9) at Rosecroft. Regular pilot Jonathan Roberts handled the lines for Surprise Pic LLC and trainer Michael…

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