May 2016

Change can be good, change can be good, change can be good. Those are just some of the words

that are on my mind these days with the conclusion to the long-rumored sale of Rosecroft by

PGRV. The purchase of Rosecroft Raceway by the Stronach Group offers hope to the Maryland

Standardbred Industry. The Stronach Group is on record as “being committed to the sport of

horse racing across the nation and in the State of Maryland.” The buyer has expressed an

“interest in Rosecroft Raceway as part of our statewide effort to expand our customer base and

improve the experience of our fans.”

Having witnessed the on-site improvements made at Laurel Park by the Stronach Group, I can

report that the company is very capable of making necessary improvements to both the product

and facility. United, we bring about a win-win outcome for the company as well as the horsemen

and out industry.

Critical to securing a long-term agreement to support and protect live racing at Rosecroft will be

a commitment on the part of CSOA to work in Annapolis to secure the $1.2 million offset against

live racing generated losses. As everyone knows only too well, Penn National Gaming was

unsuccessful in its efforts to get the necessary support in Annapolis. As they say, different times,

different needs and different people may bring about a change in attitudes and outcome.

In the immediate future, CSOA will be meeting with the Stronach Group to outline a plan for the future of live racing at Rosecroft Raceway.

As your representative, CSOA is committed to securing a long-term plan that offers the degree of certainty that our industry has been

missing for too long.

CSOA is deeply grateful for the support and encouragement that we received from Penn National over the past few years. Let me make one

things very clear: Penn National saved the Maryland Standardbred Industry. Over time, Penn National demonstrated support for the

Maryland-based product, owners and trainers. I wish to recognize Chris McErlean and the PGRV team for their support and hard work to

make the business a profitable one. Day in and day out, Rosecroft Raceway is successful because of a dedicated in-house team. While I

deeply regret that efforts to bring a casino to Rosecroft Raceway were unsuccessful, I am intelligent enough to recognize that is this old

news and we must look forward and not back. Call it a missed opportunity but now we must work towards a new and better opportunity.

As the Spring 2016 meet at Rosecroft draws to a close (June11), we turn our attention to the Summer meet at Ocean Downs. The 48 day

meet will begin on June 12 and conclude on September 5. The estimated purse account at Ocean Downs is $3,000,000. Included in this

newsletter is the very good news that Ocean Downs has agreed to a request by CSOA that payment by direct deposit be available. The new

direct deposit system is not mandatory – checks can still be picked up at the race track. Checks will no longer be mailed.

Unfortunately, CSOA has not been successful in convincing Ocean Downs that an outrider is needed at the track. Horsemen have witnessed

a number of instances when an outrider was needed to work with a horse, turn a horse, calm a horse down, etc. This is an issue that CSOA

will continue to press and any encouragement from the horsemen is deeply appreciated.

Finally, I want to extend special thanks to you, the horsemen and women that make things work. Your love of the breed, the family farm,

your economic contributions to the State of Maryland and most importantly your support for our fan base are second to none. Job well

done.

See you at the Ocean.

Tom Cooke, May 2016

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Our sincere condolences go out to MSRF Admin Cheri Stambaugh on the loss of her

husband C. Richard “Dick” Stambaugh.

C. Richard "Dick" Stambaugh, age 69, of Union Bridge, died unexpectedly Saturday,

May 14, 2016 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born August 28, 1946 in Frederick County,

he was the son of the late Theodore R. and Mary L. Bohn Stambaugh. He was the

husband of Cheryl "Cheri" Stambaugh, his wife of 17 years.

Dick was a 1965 graduate of Linganore High School. He served in the U.S. Army,

seeing action in Vietnam with the 7th Battalion, 13th Artillery. Following active duty

he served twice with the Army Reserves and then the National Guard. He was a life

member and past commander of V.F.W. Post 8806 of Union Bridge; also a life

member of Amvets Maryland Post 7 of Thurmont, the 7th Battalion 13th Artillery

Association and the North American Hunting Club; member of the Glen W. Eyler

American Legion Post 282 of Woodsboro, the N.R.A. and the Frederick County

Farm Bureau. Dick enjoyed gardening, working outdoors and tinkering in his shop.

He was employed as an electrician with Lehigh Cement Co. of Woodsboro for many

years and was also a milk truck driver and an independent long-haul truck driver.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Shawn Russo and husband

Joseph of Fallston; son, Brett Stambaugh and wife Kathy of Union Bridge; stepson,

Doug Glair and wife Julie Dietzel-Glair of Baltlmore; 3 grandchildren, Kandy Parker

and husband Nick, Michael and Brandon Russo; great grandson, Dylan Parker;

sister, Helen E. Martin of Union Bridge; former spouse, Jackie Stambaugh of

Taneytown; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Taco. He was

predeceased by a brother, J. Roger Stambaugh and brother-in-law, Charles Martin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans

Memorial Fund, 1235 S. Clark St., Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202 or to the 7th

Battalion 13th Artillery Association, c/o Jonathan W. Taylor, P.O. Box 117, North

Sandwich, NH 03259.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.

All 2 Year Old MSS Preliminary Events @ Ocean Downs

All 2 Year Old MSS Final Events @ Ocean Downs

All 2 Year Old MSF Events @ Ocean Downs

All 2 Year Old MSS Preliminary Events @ Rosecroft Raceway

All 2 Year Old MSS Final Events @ Rosecroft Raceway

All 3 Year Old MSS Preliminary Events @ Ocean Downs

All 3 Year Old MSS Final Events @ Ocean Downs

All 3 Year Old MSF Events @ Ocean Downs

All 3 Year Old MSS Preliminary Events @ Rosecroft Raceway

All 3 Year Old MSS Final Events @ Rosecroft Raceway

June 26th—All 4& 5 Year Old Open MSS Events

Please visit msrfonline.com for more info

Two Year Old Colt Pacer WHAT I SAY GOES

Owned by: Richard L. Hans

Two Year Old Colt Trotter

IRON MINE BUCKY Owned by: Iron Mine Branch LLC

Two Year Old Filly Pacer

FASTESTGIRLAROUND Owned by: Brian Callahan & Gloria

Kinnamon

Two Year Old Filly Trotter

STAR ROSE Leased by: Sylvanus B. King, Jr.

Three Year Old Colt Pacer

TOMS TYPHOON Owned by: Thomas B. Cooke

Three Year Old Colt Trotter

WHITESVILLE DIXON Owned by: Gary F. White

Three Year Old Filly Pacer

HELAINE’S FIREBIRD Owned by: Frank E. Chick

Three Year Old Filly Trotter

WYNNFIELD SUNSET Owned by: Pamela R. Polk

Aged Pacer of the Year

HOT ART Owned by: Baxter Stables, LLC

Aged Trotter of the Year

FASHION SMILE Owned by: William C. De Lodovico

Aged Mare Pacer of the Year

LITTLE MISS WOOHOO

Owned by: Denmar Stable of Fla

Aged Mare Trotter of the Year

BRILLIANCE HANOVER

Owned by: Gerald D. Kelly

Ocean Downs Horse of the Year

ANOTHERBUGGA Owned by: John A. Bell

Rosecroft Horse of the Year

HI SIR

Owned by: Russell H. Foster

Ocean Downs Horse of the Year

THREE OF SPADES Owned by: William C. De Lodovico

Kenny Schlotzhauer

2016 Leading Trainer Spring & Fall Meet Rosecroft Raceway

The Maryland Horse Industry Board’s February Touch of Class award was presented to Ken Wood at the CSOA/MSBA annual banquet on Feb. 26. Wood purchased JL Cruze with two partners for $37,000 a year ago. Since then, the horse has set or equaled two world trotting

records, increased his career earnings to $627,456 and won 17 of 24 races. Wood is also known nationally for his humanitarian efforts. His company, Lifetime Well Drilling on

Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has drilled wells in Ghana and Tanzania that have provided free water to more than one million people. He has been recognized internationally for his efforts

and has been featured on the “Today Show” and in numerous publications.

Frank Milby

2016 Leading Driver Spring & Fall Meet Rosecroft Raceway

2015 C.S.O.A. Horse of the Year Annual Awards

Check out the Cloverleaf S.O.A.’s website at www.cloverleafsoa.org to sign up for the CSOA Membership e-mail mailing list.

www.facebook.com/CloverleafStandardbred

CSOA 2016 Meeting Dates All Meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Express

located in Grasonville, MD at 6:00 PM

June 13, 2016 September 8, 2016

August 2, 2016 October 10, 2016

December 14, 2016

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Race Days

Training & Live Racing

Qualifying & Live Racing

Pre-Meet Qualifiers & Training

Pre-Meet Training Day (June 6)

Qualifier Post Time: 10am

Please declare by 10am the day

before and/or check current

condition sheet. Additional training

and schooling is available on qualify-

ing days. Please contact the race

office and the judge for permission.

Training Hours: 7am—Noon

In order to train, the trainer is

required to call the entry in by 10

am (box closes) the day before to

the race office x3211 or x3212.

2016 Ocean Downs Meet Information Be sure to check out www.oceandowns.com for all the information about the upcoming meet.

We were honored to have in attendance at our 2015 Horse of the Year Annual Awards Banquet Delegate Steven Arentz

representing District 36, Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne's Counties. Equine Industry representatives in attendance

included Jim Steele (Chairman—Maryland Horse Industry Board), Ross Peddicord (Executive Director—Maryland Horse

Industry Board), Jane Seigler (President—Maryland Horse Council), and Tammy Lafferty (Maryland Racing Commission).

We would like to thank EVERYONE who came out and helped us celebrate our horses and the Standardbred Industry.

See everyone next year!