Author: Frank Vespe

QuickTake: Uncooperative

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jan 6, 2015 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Regionwide, Top Stories |

In our latest QuickTake: in the space of four days, New York and mid-Atlantic tracks carded nine stakes for older horses. Wouldn’t cooperation work better?

Fasig-Tipton: A tale of two dispersals

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 7, 2014 | Breaking, Breeding, Maryland, MD Breeding, Regionwide, Top Stories |

The dispersals of Brice Ridgely’s and Willam Harris’ stock are giving Monday’s Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale an infusion of quality.

Maryland Million a party, and, for horsemen, a goal

Posted by Frank Vespe | Oct 20, 2014 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Breeding, MD Racing, Top Stories |

To many of the state’s horsemen, Maryland Million is more than a good party — it’s a seasonal goal.

Virginia-breds at Laurel could point to cooperative future

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 15, 2014 | Breaking, Breeding, Business, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Breeding, Virginia Business |

The half-dozen Virginia-bred stakes run at Laurel Park Saturday could point the way to future regional cooperation, even a circuit, said participants.