Photo finish triple for Island Of The Sea

In sports, the cliche proves true, sometimes it’s a game of inches. For Island Of The Sea (Always A Virgin), his last two harness racing wins at Rosecroft have been literally by inches in great finishes.

Monday night, the seven year old, was chugging along second over and when his cover On The Cards N ducked to the pylons, it gave the eventual winner a clear path around the final turn and catch a stubborn pace setter in Business Director and hold off Ammo on his opposite flank. The three horses were separated by less than a foot in a thrilling photo finish.

ISLAND OF THE SEA REPLAY

Jason Thompson guided the winner for the third straight week for Eric and Lisa Ell winning in 1:51.

Russell Foster won four races on the card, twice for trainer Courtney Books with Redwood Again and the popular Precision Bluechip who for the 46th time in his career.

Rocktavius took home his 57th career win for owner-trainer Bib Roberts who had two wins on the night in a 30-1 shocker. Listed at 9-2 on the morning line, Rocktavius got a great trip from driver Eric Davis sliding up the passing lane to score the upset.

Jonathan Roberts and Johnathan Ahle each won twice on the card.

For complete race reuslts, click here: US Trotting results.

by Pete Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway