Author: Frank Vespe

Carmelina takes Gin Talking, caps big season for Reid

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 30, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Trainer Butch Reid’s barn won almost 20 stakes this year, capped by Carmelina’s decisive win in Saturday’s Gin Talking Stakes at Laurel Park.

Maryland horsemen, tracks reach ’24 operating agreement

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 30, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

Maryland horsemen and breeders have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club that will keep racing afloat through 2024, the horsemen announced.

Laurel Park jockeys and trainers to watch

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 29, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers have been on hot streaks? Which ones exceed their odds? We crunch the numbers.

Charles Town Oaks to be G2 in ’24; 5 Midlantic stakes downgraded

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 20, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, West Virginia, WV Business |

Stellar subsequent efforts by recent Charles Town Oaks winners helped it receive Grade 2 status for 2024, in contrast to several other Midlantic stakes.