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.

Talk Show Chica resolute in Rosecroft upset

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After holding her ground in a three-mare battle for early control and facing sustained pressure from 6-5 favorite Phoenix Rising through the far turn, Talk Show Chica had enough left to repel a late challenge from Fancy Like That and score a…

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Don’tmesswithles rallies, reaches at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Walter Birney Jr.’s Don’tmesswithles took advantage of a pocket trip behind a protracted duel and rallied up the open stretch for a 1:52.2 score in Monday’s (Feb. 24) $10,000 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp &nbsp After…

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Crossfit Mouse stalks, strikes in Rosecroft trot

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Crossfit Mouse turned a pocket trip into a 1:55 win in Wednesday’s (Feb. 19) feature at Rosecroft Raceway, an $8,500 conditioned trot. &nbsp Owner-driver Corey Braden secured the pocket with Crossfit Mouse behind stablemate Timestorm (driven by…

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Foster wins four at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Russell Foster extended his lead atop the Rosecroft Raceway drivers’ table with four wins on Monday night’s (Feb. 17) 12-race card, headlined by a 1:54.1 win with Reece Hales III’s Vel What A Star in the sub-featured $8,000 conditioned pace….

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McLenaghan, Braden team to triple at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Trainer Stacey McLenaghan and driver Corey Braden partnered to win three races on Thursday (Feb. 13) at Rosecroft Raceway, including the featured trot and distaff pace. &nbsp &nbsp The tandem kicked off their hat trick by winning the fifth race,…

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NOTICE: Rosecroft moves Wednesday card to Thursday

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Due to inclement weather affecting both track condition and travel conditions for horsepeople, the Wednesday (Feb. 12) harness racing program at Rosecroft Raceway has been postponed to Thursday (Feb. 13). First post will remain 7:15 p.m. &nbsp…

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Dunning wins four at Rosecroft; Rock Smart upsets

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Trainer Bryson Dunning stole the show Monday (Feb. 10) at Rosecroft Raceway, harnessing four winners on the 14-race program. &nbsp Dunning began his grand slam in the fourth race with All Maxxed Out ($8.00), whom he owns in partnership with…

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Walden Woods rolls to 9-1 Rosecroft upset

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Taking advantage of a pocket trip behind a hot pace, Walden Woods rolled to a 9-1 upset in Monday’s (Feb. 3) featured $10,000 winners-over pace at Rosecroft Raceway.   Justin Walters secured the pocket with Walden Woods and stalked…

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Dice Dice Baby upsets in Rosecroft distaff

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After forcing 2-5 favorite Phoenix Rising through a :26.1 first quarter, Michael Somerville’s homebred Dice Dice Baby parlayed a pocket trip into a 7-1 upset in Wednesday’s (Feb. 5) $11,500 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway. &nbsp…

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Phoenix Rising asserts in Rosecroft return

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Sent off at 3-5 in her return to Rosecroft Raceway, Phoenix Rising stole soft fractions and kept pocket rival Bluebird Ina a length at bay to win Wednesday night’s (Jan. 29) $11,500 Mares Open Handicap Pace.   Frank Milby gunned the…

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