Fort Washington, MD — After shrugging off a challenge from 2022 Breeders Crown champion Ammo, Water Sports Teen repelled a late threat from Business Director to spring a 7-1 upset in Monday’s (Nov. 4) $10,500 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
William Carter secured the lead with Water Sports Teen immediately at race’s outset, and the pair clicked off early splits of :26.2 and :55 before 3-5 favorite Ammo (Jonathan Roberts) moved first-over from third to force a :27.3 third sectional and Business Director (Russell Foster) slid second-over.
After Water Sports Teen dismissed Ammo, Business Director continued his ascent uncovered turning for home but could only manage to get within a half-length of Water Sports Teen’s victorious 1:50.3 mile. Better Take It (Johnathan Ahle) circled three-wide from deeper back to narrowly nab Ammo for third.
Darren Ferrell owns and trains Water Sports Teen, a 6-year-old Somebeachsomewhere gelding who has won four times this season and 18 times in his career.
Justin Walters led all drivers with three wins on the 13-race card.
Live racing at Rosecroft resumes Wednesday (Nov. 6), featuring a $9,500 Mares Open Pace, carded as race 11; and an $11,452 carryover in the Jackpot Hi-5, offered in race 10. First post for the 13-race card is 7:40 p.m. (EST).