Four Starz Robro highlights Friday card at Rosecroft
FT. WASHINGTON, MD – Four Starz Robro has returned to Rosecroft Raceway to dominate the $6,000 Open trot as the 8/5 morning line favorite on Friday evening.
Trained by Judith Welty for owner Kelley Rogers, the six-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 seven-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 MacLeok, 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 four-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 tonight’s 11-race card is 6:30 p.m.
-Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Raceway