Author: Frank Vespe

Copper Tax bounces back in Private Terms win

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 23, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Copper Tax bounced back from two subpar efforts to win a Private Terms Stakes thriller at Laurel, while Determined Driver dominated the Beyond the Wire.

Beyer: Weakness of Derby contenders’ efforts notable

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 22, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Triple Crown Trail |

On Off to the Races March 16, longtime handicapper Andrew Beyer criticized the “weakness of the performances” of leading Kentucky Derby contenders.

What the “Pimlico Plus” legislation says

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 21, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

Beyond allowing the project to tproceed, The recently introduced Pimlico Plus legislation makes several notable changes to existing law.

“Pimlico Plus” bill has lengthy first hearing

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

A bill that would empower the Md. Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to implement its Pimlico Plus plan received a lengthy hearing in Annapolis Tuesday.