Author: Frank Vespe

Pimlico to host September meet

Posted by Frank Vespe | Aug 1, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business |

The Maryland Racing Commission today approved a 9-day September meet at PImlico even as plans to close the track for training come into focus.

Great Spirit stretches out to win Bishop Memorial

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 30, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

In her first try around two turns, Great Spirit passed the test with flying colors to win the Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes at Charles Town.

Laurel: Small barns come up big in Md-bred stakes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 29, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

In two stakes for Maryland-breds Saturday at Laurel Park, Robin Graham and Marya Montoya, who had combined for just eight wins this year, came up big.

Laurel Park to go forward with De Francis card

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 28, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

While racetracks north and south of Laurel are canceling their Saturday cards, De Francis day at Laurel Park is slated to go forward, plus news and notes.