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.

Spy Booth upsets, leads Roberts grand slam

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Spy Booth took advantage of a close seat behind quick early fractions before lifting to a 7-1 upset in Wednesday’s (April 2) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway and capping a grand slam for driver Jonathan Roberts. &nbsp &nbsp Spy…

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Horse beats seven others in Rosecroft feature

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Horse stung 4-5 favorite Don’tmesswithles through a taxing first quarter before emerging from the pocket and collaring him in the final yards of a 1:50.1 mile in Monday’s (March 31) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp…

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JL Cruze scores 75th win in Rosecroft feature

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Double millionaire JL Cruze took advantage of a clear stalking trip and a closer-friendly track bias en route to his 75th career win, a 1:54.2 score in Wednesday’s (March 26) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp In line to…

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Shim reaches in Rosecroft feature

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After finishing second or third in seven consecutive starts, Shim finally landed in the win column in Monday’s (March 24) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway after lunging from the pocket to collar Don’tmesswithles in…

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Spy Booth stalks, soars to Rosecroft victory

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Joseph Riad’s Spy Booth converted a pocket trip into a three-length victory in Wednesday’s (March 19) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, kicking off a driving grand slam for Jonathan Roberts. &nbsp Spy Booth left strongly from…

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Don’tmesswithles repeats at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Despite needing two moves to secure the lead in the first seven-sixteenths of the mile, Don’tmesswithles proved decisive in scoring his second consecutive top-level win at Rosecroft Raceway in Monday’s (March 17) $10,500 winners-pover pacing…

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Talk Show Chica steals the spotlight at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Talk Show Chica took full advantage of a pocket trip behind 6-5 favorite Phoenix Rising and lunged up the open stretch to spring a mild 6-1 upset in Wednesday’s (March 12) $10,000 distaff pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp Owner-driver…

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Don’tmesswithles rallies, upsets at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After stalking a protracted backstretch duel, Walter Birney Jr.’s Don’tmesswithles vaulted off second-over cover and rallied to a 12-1 upset in Monday’s (March 10) featured $10,000 winners-over pace at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp &nbsp In line to…

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Phoenix Rising back atop Rosecroft distaffers

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After ending up a beaten favorite in her previous two starts, Phoenix Rising returned to the Rosecroft Raceway winner’s enclosure on Wednesday (March 5) after posting a three-length score in the featured $10,000 winners-over distaff pace. &nbsp…

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Walden Woods collars Horse in Rosecroft Pace

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After yielding the lead to Horse for a pocket ride through the middle half, Walden Woods rallied in the stretch for a narrow 1:52.2 victory in Monday’s (March 3) featured event at Rosecroft Raceway, a $10,000 winners-over pace. &nbsp Walden…

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