Author: Frank Vespe

Maryland Racing Commission takes steps on medication rules

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 17, 2013 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

New Maryland Racing Commission drug rules slated to take effect on January 1 came into sharper focus today — but there’s still work to do.

Maryland Racing Commission votes for “full, open” jockey insurance bidding

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 17, 2013 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission today voted to subject its workers’ compensation policy for jockeys to a full and open procurement process handled by the state.

Retirement of Orb and other stars points to industry’s misaligned incentives

Posted by Frank Vespe | Nov 6, 2013 | Breaking, Opinion, Top Stories |

Orb, Oxbow, and Verrazano — three of racing’s biggest stars this year — are all now retired. That’s because of a business model with misaligned incentives.