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.

Rosecroft readies for fall meet

Fort Washington, MD —  Live racing action returns to Rosecroft Raceway on Monday (Sept. 15). Racing will be conducted each Monday and Thursday through December 18 with the usual 7:15 p.m. post time. There will be no racing on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving). This…

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Zero-Tolerance Policy – Disrespectful Conduct

We have been made aware of recent incidents concerning horsemen & women conduct towards racing staff and state officials.  A Zero-Tolerance Policy will be implemented effective IMMEDIATELY.  While we understand that we are all passionate about our sport and the…

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Cloverleaf SOA Meeting

Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners’ Association, Inc. Agenda –June 16, 2025 – 3:30PM Convention Center – Ocean Downs, Berlin Maryland Agenda Call To Order Approval of MinutesMay 7, 2025 CSOA Financial Report Scholarships Lobbyist Contract Nominating Committee…

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College Tuition coasts to Rosecroft score

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Eric Foster’s homebred College Tuition made every call a winning one in Wednesday’s (April 23) $12,000 Open Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, evading Bally’s Dover invader Rivers to win in a lifetime best-equaling 1:52.4, the fastest trotting mile of…

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Native’s Filou navigates victory in Rosecroft feature

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Native’s Filou made his debut for owner Robert Cacamese and trainer Steve LeBlanc a winning one by withstanding a sustained first-over attack from Don’tmesswithles to post a 1:50.1 score in Monday’s (April 21) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature…

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Phoenix rising rebounds, Carters dominate at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After being defeated in four straight starts, Phoenix Rising landed back in the Rosecroft Raceway winner’s enclosure after a pillar-to-post 1:53.2 win in Wednesday’s (April 16) featured $10,500 winners-over distaff pace. &nbsp &nbsp In line to…

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Maryland Sire Stakes Participants Verification

In order to verify the horses planning to be entered in the Maryland Sire Stakes Races at Rosecroft, the following documentation is required prior to entering horses that have been transferred and/or purchased after January 1, 2024: OWNER: • Copies of training bills…

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College Tuition wires Rosecroft trotters

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After five consecutive runner-up finishes, Eric Foster’s homebred College Tuition made every call a winning one in Wednesday’s (April 9) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, evading living legend JL Cruze by 6-3/4 lengths in a…

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Don’tmesswithles resolute at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Don’tmesswithles made two early moves to secure control of the terms before coasting to a 4-1/4-length win in Monday’s (April 7) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp In line to Roger Plante Jr., Don’tmesswithles strode…

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