Author: Frank Vespe

Preakness Update, Wednesday p.m.

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 8, 2013 | Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Wednesday’s been fairly quiet in Preakness-land, with the most exciting news being that nominations are up for the 16 other stakes that will run that weekend at Old Hilltop.

Decision may be move toward program to boost Maryland horse breeding

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 3, 2013 | Maryland, MD Breeding, MD Business, Top Stories |

With recent actions, Maryland is moving towards enhanced purses for state-breds — but hurdles remain.

Lessons from the Kentucky Derby: Derby pie and processed cheese

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 30, 2013 | Features, Top Stories |

The Kentucky Derby is about more than hats, juleps, and wagering. It’s also about where to wager on Sunday, processed cheese, and Derby pie, whatever that is.

Wine, horses, and song — mostly wine — draw big crowd to Decanter

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 24, 2013 | Features, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Young, thirsty, and part of a couple was the core demographic of last weekend’s Decanter event at Pimlico. Our man on the spot says it was all about wine, horses, and song — but mostly wine.