by Cheri Stambaugh, for Maryland Sire Stakes

Fort Washington, MD — The first split for 2-year-old filly trotters opened the early non-wagering card at Rosecroft Raceway on Saturday (Oct. 14). Reinsman Art Stafford Jr. behind Iron Mine Krystal ( Four Starz Robro) was not content to sit third and pulled past the quarter to take the lead to the wire in the 2:00 mile over Dancing Spirit. Iron Mine Branch LLC are the owner and breeder, Greg Haverstick trains the filly.

Lloyd’s All In (Rusty’s All In) with Jared Moyer in the bike took air to the quarter in :27.2 to take control and hold on in the three-horse photo over Bo Breeze and Ronnie’s Rocket stopping the clock in 1:56.2 in the first division for pacing colts and geldings. Arlene Cameron trains for owner/breeder Pam Wagner.

Race 3 on the early card saw the second division for freshmen trotting fillies tie the stakes record of 1:59 set last week by Iron Mine Krystal. Driver Russell Foster sent Gaagaa Gone (GooGoo GaaGaa) went wire-to-wire for owner/breeder Corey Callahan keeping her undefeated with six wins in six starts. Richard Hans trains the filly. TV Sensation was up for place.

The final preliminary for the night was the second split for colt and gelding pacers. Redline Rusty (Rusty’s For Real) with Jonathan Roberts between the wheels took advantage of a perfect pocket trip to charge down the stretch crossing the wire one length ahead of E-Z Pass B in 1:54.4 for owner Al Carter and trainer Mike Hall. Carter Racing Stable LLC is the breeder.

Preliminaries continue Sunday (Oct. 15) for pacing fillies and trotting colts and geldings,