Author: Frank Vespe

WV gubernatorial candidate calls for end to Thoroughbred subsidies

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jun 3, 2016 | Breaking, Business, West Virginia, WV Business |

West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole called today for an end to Thoroughbred industry subsidies.

Ben’s Cat headlines Penn Mile undercard

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jun 3, 2016 | Breaking, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Racing |

At all-stakes Pick 4 begins with the first race at Penn National Saturday, with the undercard highlighted by ageless Ben’s Cat, the favorite in the Governor’s Cup.

Catch a Glimpse to tackle Penn Mile boys

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jun 2, 2016 | Breaking, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Racing, Top Stories |

Catch a Glimpse, 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner, headlines Saturday’s Grade 3 Penn Mile.

Sinatra: “Maybe there’s a place” for Laurel, Pimlico

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jun 1, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

In a May 28 radio interview, Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra acknowledged challenges at Pimlico — but said “there’s a spot” for Old Hilltop going forward.