by Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Publicity Office

Ft. Washington, MD — Four Starz Robro has returned to Rosecroft Raceway’s $6,000 Open Trot and will open as the 8-5 morning line favorite on Friday evening, March 21.

Trained by Judith Welty for owner Kelley Rogers, the 6-year-old Conway Hall horse recently qualified over the Maryland oval, trotting wire-to-wire without competition in an easy 1:59.4. With over $234,000 in his bankroll, Four Starz Robro will make his 2008 debut in this mile. Corey Braden will drive the talented horse away from the gate in post position three against five other contenders.

Celtic Hall is another to consider at 7-2 odds after racing in the top level trots at the Meadows. Trained and driven by Donnie Russell, the 7-year-old Garland Lobell gelding was a bit overmatched in those classes but should fare well against these. Russell co-owns the winner of over $211,000 lifetime with Edward Needle.

Other competitors include Four Starz Eye Van (Jackie MacLeod, 5-1), Mountain Breez (Chris Offutt, 5-1), SJ’s Warrior (Joe Offutt, 6-1) and Chippewa Warrior (Frank Milby, 6-1).

The Fillies and Mares Open Pace, worth $6,000, will be contested in the first race on the card. High Speed Racer is the early 5-2 morning line choice from post position two for owner Tom Cooke. Trained by Roger Hans, the 4-year-old Nuclear High mare has been consistent at this level, pacing in 1:55.1 her last time out. Corey Braden will drive the mare.

Post time for Friday night’s 11-race card is 6:30 p.m.