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.

Business Director leads Foster grand slam at Rosecroft

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — After two unsuccessful starts in upper-level events at Bally’s Dover, Business Director made easy work of his foes in his return to Rosecroft Raceway on Monday (Jan. 27), coasting to a 1:52.3 win in the $8,500 co-featured top-level conditioned…

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Due to extreme cold and track conditions, live harness racing at Rosecroft Raceway has been canceled for Wednesday (Jan. 22). Entry Box closes at 9 a.m. Thursday Jan 23 for Monday, Jan 27 race card

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Live Racing – Canceled for January 20th

Due to anticipated extreme temperatures and winds in our area, the decision has been made by Rosecroft Management and CSOA to cancel live racing Monday, January 20th at Rosecroft Raceway. Racing is expected to resume Wednesday, January 22 7:15 p.m.

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2024 Horse of the Year Banquet

Cloverleaf SOA has negotiated a discounted group rate at the Hyatt Kent Narrow for the Awards Banquet. The room rate of $149 (Single/Double) | $174 (Triple) | $199 (Quad) Room Reservations must be made by you, directly through the Hyatt’s Reservation Department at…

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Cloverleaf SOA Update

On Wednesday, October 23rd, Cloverleaf SOA gave a brief update in the paddock at Rosecroft.  Cloverleaf SOA is pleased to announce that Sharon Roberts has been hired as our Executive Director.  Roberts was selected after Cloverleaf received applications from and…

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Dice Dice Baby pockets the Mares Open at Rosecroft

Pete Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway Ft. Washington, MD — Roger Plante Jr. and Dice Dice Baby pulled a 25-1 shocker on Wednesday night (Sept. 18), taking the $10,000 Mares Open feature at Rosecroft. Plante, leaving from post seven, secured the pocket ride…

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Island Of The Sea disarms Ammo upon return

Pete Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway Ft. Washington, MD — There are certain tracks that bring the best out of horses. For Island Of The Sea, Rosecroft Raceway seems to be that place. Owned by trainer Eric Ell and his wife Lisa, the 7-year-old altered son of Always A…

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Rosecroft set to kick off 75th anniversary

Fort Washington, MD —  In 2024, Rosecroft Raceway is celebrating its 75th anniversary – a meaningful milestone for the   diamond in the rough found along the 495 Interstate. ‘The Raceway By The Beltway’ has been the host of many, many shining moments since opening on…

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Rosecroft moving to Mondays and Wednesdays

Fort Washington, MD – Rosecroft Raceway will be celebrating 75 years of harness racing this fall with 26 days of racing starting Monday September 16, continuing through December 18th . Rosecroft will be racing every Monday and Wednesday with the usual 7:15 pm post…

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