Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

Leatherbury: “His name ain’t King for nothing”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 23, 2015 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

King Leatherbury has earned the admiration of the mid-Atlantic racing community, won 6,400 races, and done it with modest stock. Next stop: the Hall of Fame.

Maryland Racing Commission to undertake medication “self-assessment”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 22, 2015 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission will review the medication policies it has put in place in the last 18 months as part of the national uniform medication program.

“Finding your horse” key to Pimlico stakes wins

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 20, 2015 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Breeding, MD Racing, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania, Racing, Top Stories |

The key to trainings, says Jose Corrales, is “trying to find your horse.” It certainly worked for his Bodhisattva and two other Pimlico stakes winner Saturday.