by Cheryl Stambaugh

Fort Washington, MD — The first preliminaries for freshmen pacing colts and geldings and trotting fillies went to post Saturday (Oct. 7) at Rosecroft Raceway.

In the first early non-wagering event for the pacing colts and geldings, Russell Foster put I Run The Show (Cam’s Rocket) in the pocket until the head of the stretch, winning by a half-length over Bo Breeze in the 1:55 mile for owner/breeder Michael Hans and trainer Roger Hans.

The first division for trotting fillies saw many changes in positions with Iron Mine Krystal (Four Starz Robro) coming from mid-pack at the half to win by a length in 1:59 setting the stakes record for 2-year-old trotting fillies. Dancing Spirit was second.

Art Stafford Jr. was in the bike for trainer Greg Haverstick and owner/breeder Iron Mine Branch LLC.

The second split for pacing colts and geldings saw Roger Plante Jr. pull Allie’s Finale (Allie’s Western) from fourth to take the lead at the half, opening up 3-3/4 lengths on the field in a 1:53.3 stakes and track record mile for 2-year-old pacing geldings. Lloyd’s All In was up for place.

Steve LeBlanc trains for owners Leblanc Racing, Count De Money Stable, Wm. Lutz Jr and J. Stuart. Jacob Ramsburg is the breeder.

Gaagaa Gone (GooGoo GaaGaa) remains undefeated (five-for-five) winning the second division for trotting fillies in the first wagering race. Reinsman Russell Foster sent Gaagaa Gone to the engine and never looked back with Worthy Renegade crossing the wire second in the 2:00.1 mile.

Richard Hans trains the filly for owner/breeder Corey Callahan.

Stakes action continues Sunday (Oct. 8) with early non-wagering events starting at 5:15 p.m.