Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

13
Apr

Delaware adopts claim void rule

Frank Vespe / 9 years
2
5 min read

New Delaware Racing Commission rules include the voiding of claims when horses die or are euthanized on the track.

12
Apr

DC International bill gallops through the legislature

Frank Vespe / 9 years
0
5 min read

Legislation that would provide funding for the rebirth of the DC International — rebranded as the Maryland International — sailed through the legislature yesterday and now awaits the Governor’s signature.

09
Apr

DQ gives A P Majetstic win — and Toledo one strange day

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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4 min read

Jockey Jevian Toledo benefited from a DQ in the Tesio — but was on the wrong end of one in the Weber City Miss, as A P Majetstic was placed first over his In the Navy Now.

09
Apr

Awesome Speed put up in Tesio

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

After a head-bobbing battle, Awesome Speed was placed first via disqualification over Governor Malibu in today’s Federico Tesio Stakes.

Monster Sleeping (#5) edged Two Wonders to win an allowance race at Laurel Park on April 3, 2016.

03
Apr

Monster Sleeping returns victorious

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

Maryland Million Ladies champ Monster Sleeping made her first start of 2016 a winning one today at Laurel Park and is pointed to the April 16 Dahlia Stakes.

02
Apr

Michael Dickinson returns with a win, and a frown

Frank Vespe / 9 years
1
4 min read

Michael Dickinson’s first starter in over eight years delivered the goods today in the form of a two-length win at Laurel Park. So why was he unhappy?

31
Mar

Report: Stronach Group looking to take over Parx racing ops

Frank Vespe / 9 years
2
3 min read

A published report indicates that Maryland Jockey Club ownership The Stronach Group is seeking to take over the racing operations of Parx Racing.

29
Mar

Maryland equine fatality rate drops 37 percent

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

The 2015 equine fatality rate at Laurel and Pimlico dropped 37 percent from 2014 to its lowest level since 2011.

18
Mar

State Fair, Timonium neighbors reach accord

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

The Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society and its Timonium neighbors signed an accord today that will allow off-track betting year-round.

15
Mar

DC International takes key steps towards rebirth

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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5 min read

Pieces are falling into place for the revitalization of the DC International, as legislation sailed through committee and a deal in the works would provide the race.

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