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.

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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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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