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Rosecroft Raceway, better known as the Raceway by the Beltway is a harness racing track opened in 1949 in Fort Washington, Maryland. It first originally owned by William E. Miller, a horse trainer and breeder. Rosecroft became political and social center of Prince George's County, drawing more than 7,000 per day on the racing day in the early 50s. After a turbulent history and changing owners many times, Rosecroft Raceway closed down in 2010.
The next year, Penn National Gaming purchased the racetrack with the hope to make it a racing again. Throughout its history, Rosecroft featured many notable races including segments of the Breeders Crown, the Messenger Stakes from 1990 to 1995, the second leg of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers. Rosecroft also hosted the Potomac Stakes, Maryland's most famous harness race.
6336 Rosecroft Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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