Rosecroft Raceway ready to start Fall Meet

Fort Washington, MD — The 26-day Fall harness racing meet at Rosecroft Raceway kicks off on Tuesday (Sept. 19) and runs through Thursday (Dec. 21).

Post time will remain at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a few exceptions. There will be no racing on Thursday (Oct. 26) and Nov. 21 and 23 (Thanksgiving week). There will be a special live racing program on Saturday (Oct. 28) with a 12:30 p.m. post time in conjunction with celebrating the month of the horse in Maryland.

The $125,000 Potomac Pace will be raced on Thursday (Nov. 9). Last year’s edition of Rosecroft’s signature event resulted in Allywag Hanover setting a new track and world record of 1:46.4. It was at the time the fastest race mile ever on a five-eighths-mile track. A $5,000 bonus will once again be offered for a track record breaking performance.

We will be qualifying on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at 11 a.m. The entry box closes at 9 a.m. Monday. The track will also be open for training from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the qualifying day.

“We’re excited for the return of live racing here at Rosecroft” stated Lisa Watts, longtime Director of Operations at Rosecroft.” We had a great spring meet and we’re looking to carry that momentum into the fall. We are very appreciative of all the horsemen who continue to support our racing product.”

by Pete Hanley, for Rosecroft Raceway