Author: Frank Vespe

Laurel Park kicks off new era Friday

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jan 15, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

Maryland racing’s brave new world arrives Friday at Laurel Park, and while much will appear similar, most people likely will focus on what’s different.

Racing trends to watch in 2025

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jan 8, 2025 | Breaking, Opinion, Regionwide |

What’s going to happen in racing in 2025? Your guess is as good as ours, but here are some racing trends to watch in 2025.

Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 31, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.

Clubman, 10, retired after 20th victory

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 30, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing |

He doesn’t want to retire, owner-trainer Joanne Shankle says, but 10-year-old Clubman, fresh off his 20th career win, will indeed retire.

Three wins for Torrealba as Laurel Park meet concludes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 29, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Red-hot rider JG Torrealba won three, including the feature, as Laurel Park concluded its fall meet and its 2024 season.

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