Author: Frank Vespe

At the Breeders’ Cup, grinding, then greatness

Posted by Frank Vespe | Nov 4, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Opinion, Regionwide, Top Stories |

For racing fans, the Breeders’ Cup provided plenty of annoyances. And then the gates opened.

For Laurel Park linemaker Feustle, the goal is “to think like the public”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Oct 23, 2013 | Audio, Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Making a morning line is more art than science, says Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle. All it requires is figuring out what thousands of strangers are gong to do in nine races a day.

Maryland Million an old event that’s starting to feel new again

Posted by Frank Vespe | Oct 17, 2013 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Breeding, MD Racing, Top Stories |

At the Maryland Million post draw, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this old event is becoming new all over again.

Maryland gubernatorial candidate will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue

Posted by Frank Vespe | Oct 11, 2013 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Doug Gansler, candidate for Governor of Maryland, has indicated that he will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue to help fund early childhood education.