Author: Frank Vespe

Taylor: Xtra Heat “could change your life”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 14, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing |

With the recent passing of Hall of Fame sprinter Xtra Heat, her co-owner Kenny Taylor remembers the joyride that was her stellar, surprising career.

Laurel: Three wins for Axel Concepcion

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 11, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Laurel Park’s young guns were firing Saturday, with Axel Concepcion, Jeiron Barbosa, and Luis Rivera, Jr. combining to win six races.

Hall of Famer Xtra Heat dies at age 24

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 10, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

Xtra Heat, the bargain-basement rocket ship who earned more than 400 times her $5,000 purchase price in a Hall of Fame career, has died.

Ninetyprcentmaddie stars in Parx stakes; 3 on tap today

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 7, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Racing |

Ninetyprcentmaddie romped in the City of Brotherly Love Stakes as Parx Racing kicked off its 2023 stakes schedule Monday; three stakes are up today.

Young riders Rivera, Concepcion opening eyes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 28, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing |

Young riders educated at Puerto Rico’s jockey school are making noise at Laurel, with Axel Concepcion and Luis Rivera, Jr. earning their first wins last week.

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