Author: Frank Vespe

Lucylou Who romps in Original Gold Stakes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 16, 2023 | Breaking |

A wide-open race on paper was anything but on the track, as Lucylou Who dominated the Original Gold Stakes at Charles Town Races.

For Capuano, Lynch, waiting, then winning on Tesio day

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 15, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Patience proved to be the key for young trainer Phil Capuano, who got his first stakes win Saturday, and veteran rider Feargal Lynch, who took the Tesio.

The best Federico Tesio Stakes winners are…

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 15, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Today’s Federico Tesio Stakes is a “win and in” for the Preakness. Here are the best Tesio winners, rated by their Preakness finishes.

Advocates hope new bill creates framework for Md. racing’s future

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 11, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

A bill passed late in the legislative session creates a racetrack operating authority that advocates hope is the framework for Maryland racing’s future.