Author: Frank Vespe

“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.

What we learned on Maryland Juvenile Stakes day

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 7, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Here’s what we learned at Laurel Park for Saturday’s Maryland Juvenile and Maryland Juvenile Filly Stakes.

US wagering handle up slightly in November

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 6, 2024 | Breaking, Business, National news |

With more days of live racing and solid Breeders’ Cup results, US wagering handle was up slightly in November versus the prior year.

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