Welcome to your latest Rosecroft Raceway update! It’s been another thrilling week on the track, highlighted by a dominant four-race win streak, repeat performances in our co-features, and a historic maiden victory during our special “Grit and Grace” night.

Here is your wrap-up of the best action from Thursday, March 26, and Monday, March 30.

🔥 Unstoppable: Spring Blake Wins Fourth Straight

Spring Blake continues his incredible run, capturing his fourth consecutive victory in Monday night’s $12,000 Open Handicap Pace!

Driven by Russell Foster for owner/trainer Johnny Crites Jr., the 5-year-old ridgling rode the pocket behind fast early fractions set by J M Mandamin. After drafting behind middle splits of :54.4 and 1:22.3, Spring Blake re-emerged at the eighth pole and overpowered the leader by a measured length to stop the clock in a blistering 1:50.2. Layton Hanover finished third.

As the 1-5 favorite, Spring Blake paid $2.40 to win. He is now a 22-time career winner and has won an impressive six of his nine starts this season.

🌸 Grit and Grace: Pressel Breaks Driving Maiden

Thursday night featured the highly anticipated $6,000 “Grit and Grace” Women’s Invitational, and the event delivered an unforgettable milestone.

Twenty-one-year-old Kayla Pressel registered her first-ever driving win in the first division! Pressel engineered the victory aboard All In Jest, a horse she also trains for Patty Moyher. Using a steady first-over ascent, Pressel overpowered the pacesetter at the eighth pole to secure a three-quarter length victory in 1:58.

In the second Grit and Grace division, Stacey McLenaghan rallied Lenda Hand Man from the pocket to edge pacesetter American Artist K by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:55.2 for trainer/owner Deborah Warnick.

🐎 Thursday Co-Features: Favorites Deliver Repeat Performances

Thursday’s $10,000 co-features for pacing mares and trotters saw both favorites live up to their billing with repeat trips to the winner’s circle:

  • Distaff Pace: Even-money favorite Phoenix Rising (driven by Corey Braden) seized early command and repelled a sustained challenge from 90-1 outsider D’applesrsweet. The mare held off a three-wide late challenge to win by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:53.1 for trainer and co-owner Franklin Gannon III.
  • Trot: Deadline Hall (driven by Jonathan Roberts) secured his third straight victory. As the 1-10 favorite, he claimed the lead after the first quarter, controlled the middle splits, and sprinted clear for a 2-length score in 1:55 for trainer/co-owner Michael Hall.

Driver Spotlight: Kyle Walters had a standout Thursday night, capturing two of the evening’s three Mid-Atlantic Drivers Club events with Bungalow Bill N ($5.80) and engineering a 9-1 upset with Everbridge ($20.60).

💰 Bettor’s Corner: Jackpot Hi-5 Hit Again!

The 50-cent Jackpot Hi-5 continues to deliver big payouts! The wager was hit for the second time in three cards on Monday night after R N B Band (driven by Frank Milby) rallied to a 1:50.4 win in the sub-featured conditioned pace. The winning 2-4-5-6-8 combination returned a handsome $3,559.85.

📅 Important Schedule Update & Next Live Racing

Please note the following updates to the 2026 winter-spring meeting schedule:

  • Through April: Live racing continues on Mondays and Thursdays.
  • May Schedule: Live racing shifts to Thursdays and Saturdays through May 16.
  • Special Addition: We have added a live program on Saturday, May 9.
  • Post Time: Remains 7:15 p.m. (EDT) for all race nights.

Live racing returns to Rosecroft this Thursday, April 2.

For free past performance pages, the Players’ Guide tip sheet, and live and archived video, be sure to visit rosecroft.com.

See you at the track!