Ft. Washington, MD — JL Cruze, sent to the post as the even money favorite, did not disappoint his backers Wednesday night (Oct. 23), establishing a new all-age trotting track record at Rosecroft, winning in 1:52.1.
Eric Ell trains for Kenny Wood, Steve Iaquinta and William Dittmar Jr. Russell Foster won aboard JL Cruze for the third straight start. It was the 72nd win for the 13-year-old sired by Crazed.
Odds On Hail Mary and Trae Porter secured a win in the pacing mares open as Lulu Rocks nearly erased an eight-length deficit, losing by a head in 1:51.1. Cindy Jo was third.
Foster had four wins, William Carter three and Hugh O’Neill two on the card. Trainer Billy Carter had two wins.