Author: Frank Vespe

Bill Knauf: “The tools are here”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 17, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Business |

The new nonprofit Maryland track operator has its work cut out for it, but head Bill Knauf said he believes all the tools are in place for it to succeed.

“He made dreams come true”: Galerio gets a soft landing

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 12, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Happy Endings, Maryland, MD Business |

Galerio won a stake and nearly $700,000, but it took some work, and the kindness of strangers, to get him the retirement he earned.

Charles Town to kick off final 2024 racing week

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 11, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Charles Town’s final week of racing for 2024 kicks off with a nine-race card Wednesday and continues through Saturday. Here’s what to watch for.

MTROA expects quick resolution to license transfer issue

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 9, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

The Maryland Racing Commission tapped the brakes on the switch from private racetrack ownership to a nonprofit, but the MTROA expects a quick resolution.