Author: Frank Vespe

Laurel stakes wins boost two small barns

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 30, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Two barns with a combined total of three wins in 2014 came up big in Laurel stakes Saturday, which left trainers Lilli Kurtinecz and Bruce Alexander beaming.

Maryland Racing Commission to support continued slots revenue

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 16, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

With a report to the Legislature due December 1, the Maryland Racing Commission made clear today that it will endorse continued slots funding for horse racing.

First stake wins “special” for trainers Dylan Smith, Niall Saville

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 8, 2014 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Trainers Dylan Smith and Niall Saville saddled their first stakes winners Saturday at Laurel Park, an achievement that left one breathless and the other chatty.