Author: Frank Vespe

HISA medication control program outlined

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 21, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business |

A Tuesday presentation at Laurel Park outlined a HISA medication control program scheduled to launch March 27 and representing a major industry change.

For riders, trainers, Avery Whisman ceremony kindles complex day

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 18, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

Laurel Park held a mid-card ceremony Feb. 18 for deceased rider Avery Whisman, and for riders and trainers, it kindled complex feelings.

For trainer Lynn Cash, “the time of our lives”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 16, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Racing |

Trainer Norman Lynn Cash has burst on the scene with a racing operation that violates all the norms – and has seven horses in Laurel Park stakes Saturday.

For Pimlico-Laurel rebuild, “man in a hurry” might be key

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 14, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion |

New Maryland governor Wes Moore has been called a “man in a hurry,” which could be what the over-budget, behind-schedule Pimlico-Laurel rebuild needs.