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.

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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18-year-old Driver Scores Grand Slam

Eighteen-year-old harness racing driver Billy Carter won four times on the Tuesday night (Feb. 7) Rosecroft Raceway card, continuing the oval’s reputation for launching the career of young drivers. Rosecroft has been a place that has given experience to solid young…

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Maryland racing ‘trending in right direction’

The early-season numbers at Rosecroft Raceway have been encouraging, according to information gathered at the Feb. 7 Maryland Racing Commission meeting, conducted at Laurel Park. Mike Rogers, acting president of the Maryland Jockey Club, which owns Rosecroft, said…

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Porter pockets Leonard’s Legacy to upset win at Rosecroft

Ft. Washington, MD —  The 13-1 shot Leonard’s Legacy sat a pocket trip behind leader Can’t Beach That and passed him to the inside in the final strides to score a win in the $17,500 Maryland Exclusive Handicap at Rosecroft Thursday night (Feb. 2). Trae Porter drove…

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Plante hits a Tuesday night grand slam at Rosecroft

Ft. Washington, MD —  Driver Roger Plante Jr. set the tone for the Tuesday night (Jan. 31) card at Rosecroft, sweeping the Daily Double on his way to four wins on the night. Diehard Seelster ($6.40) made his first start of 2023 a winning one, taking the opener and…

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