by Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Publicity Office

Ft. Washington, MD — Traider Raider is programmed as the 2-1 morning line favorite in a claiming event worth a purse of $6,000 at Rosecroft Raceway on Tuesday, September 25, with a drop down in class from the Open II Pace.

Trained by Brian Callahan, the 9-year-old Keystone Raider gelding was fourth last week against a challenging field, finishing just over three lengths off of the winner in 1:54.3. Regular reinsman Victor Kirby will be aboard for the drive, and the pair will leave the gate from post position one. Callahan co-owns the classy pacer with William Stevenson.

At 7-2 early odds, Rusty’s Townie returns from Harrah’s Chester after two starts over the Pennsylvania oval. Last week, the 5-year-old Tune Town gelding took a misstep at the start of the mile and finished seventh. However, on September 5, Rusty’s Townie was a winner in 1:54.1 against similar competition. Donnie Russell drives, trains and co-owns the gelding with Edward Needle.

Rounding out the field are San Diego (Billy Mann, 8-1), Armbro Cancun (John Wagner, 6-1), Family Fortune (Wayne Long, 6-1), Whiskey Walt (Jonathan Roberts, 8-1), Fitful (Jeff Fout, 10-1) and Hezaumpn Bluegrass (Frank Milby, 6-1).

“Smell My Face Harness Race” promo this Tuesday

Rosecroft has partnered with Elliot and crew from DC 101 to bring fans the second annual “Smell My Face Harness Race” this Tuesday, and Kyle will attempt to defend his title after winning last year. Radio personalities Elliot, Diane, Tyler, Flounder and Roche will also race Coleman Power Sports Youth ATV’s.

In addition, racing action will be highlighted by a 100-yard dash for Sorority members in bikinis.

Live music, food and drink will be available and admission is $3.00. Children under 12 are admitted free of charge. See www.dc101.com-pages-new-dc101events.html for more information.

Post time for Tuesday’s exciting card is 5:35 p.m.

Qualifiers to be held earlier on Wednesday

Due to the 11th annual Doc Banning Charity Golf Tournament this Wednesday, September 26, qualifying races will be pushed up to 9:30 a.m. rather than the normal time of 10:30 a.m.

The golf tournament is being held at the Glen Dale Golf Club beginning at 12:00 noon. The individual entry price of $100 per player includes lunch, complimentary range balls, greens fees, golf cart, on-course beverages, a cocktail hour and dinner and awards.

The tournament is sponsored by the HTG Insurance Group.

Please call Rosecroft Raceway directly at (301) 567-4000 for complete details.