Ft. Washington, MD — JL Cruze knocked off favorite Coventry Hall, sprinting home in :28.3 to win the $11,000 Open Trot Wednesday (Oct. 16) at Rosecroft in 1:54.3.
Leaving from post eight, driver Russell Foster tucked in the veteran 13-year-old gelding by Crazed behind Coventry Hall and drafted behind the leader for three-quarters of a mile.
It was the 71st win for JL Cruze whose lifetime earnings now sit just under $30,000 short of $2 million. Eric Ell trains for Ken Wood, William Dittmar Jr. and Steve Iaquinta.
Lulu Rocks made it a sweep for Foster, winning the mares pacing open in 1:52.3. Eli Scott Jr. trains the winner for John Abrams, and Brad and Hana Earnest.
Foster won the last three races of the night to complete a Wednesday grand slam. Jonathan Roberts and Trae Porter each won twice.