Union Bridge, MD — All Maryland stakes dates have been changed due to the new live racing calendar put out by Ocean Downs and also due to COVID-19 shutdowns.

Stake races start with the 4- and 5-year-old Open races on July 23 and 24 followed by the 3-year-old sire stakes. The 2-year-olds start Aug. 20 and 21 and conclude on Sept. 18.

The MSRF Advisory Committee felt this schedule would give all participants the best opportunity to get their horses qualified and not conflict with our neighbor venues that may be racing at the same time.

The complete schedule will be available Tuesday afternoon on our website, www.msrfonline.com and will include purses.

The fall schedule at Rosecroft will be updated at a later date.

Please call Cheri Stambaugh, Administrator of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund, at 410.775.0152 or 240.285.0326 with any questions.