Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

27
Aug

Moonlit Song cruises to Sylvia Bishop win

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

Talented Moonlit Song faced a tough assignment but prevailed this evening against a solid field.

26
Aug

Cole, Blu Moon Ace find way to Coalition win

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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5 min read

Robert Cole’s Blu Moon Ace romped to victory in today’s Coalition Stakes at Timonium — giving Cole a big win at his favorite track, the first he ever visited.

25
Aug

Carolina Gold romps in opening day feature at Timonium

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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4 min read

Five-year-old Carolina Gold was much the best in Timonium’s featured allowance race today, romping to an easy win in fast time.

25
Aug

Moonlit Song headlines wide-open Sylvia Bishop

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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7 min read

Speedy Moonlit Song is favored, but at Charles Town’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes on Saturday, which grants the winner a WVBC berth, is a wide open affair.

25
Aug

Solid group with local flavor set for Coalition Stakes

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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7 min read

Saturday’s Coalition Stakes at Timonium has drawn a competitive field of locally-based runners, including five stakes winners.

24
Aug

Hopes high on eve of bolstered Timonium meet

Frank Vespe / 9 years
1
6 min read

With increased purses, a stakes race — and of course a Ferris wheel — hopes are high for the rejuvenated Timonium race meet which kicks off Friday.

22
Aug

Maryland: Lengthy dextrorphan case leaves both sides unhappy

Frank Vespe / 9 years
4
9 min read

Mary Eppler trainee Story Spinner had a dextrorphan positive February 10. So why did it take six months for the Maryland Racing Commission to resolve the case?

19
Aug

Absent connections take center stage on Maryland Pride Day

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

The connections of Maryland Pride stakes winners Crabcakes and Just Howard were feeling the absence — and presence — of the late breeders of their stars.

18
Aug

Nominations robust as Timonium to host first stake in nine years

Frank Vespe / 9 years
1
5 min read

The $75,000 Coalition Stakes will take place August 26 at Timonium and has drawn 43 nominations, including some graded stakes horses.

18
Aug

Full field looking for division supremacy in Leavitt

Frank Vespe / 9 years
0
4 min read

Saturday’s Robert Leavitt Stakes at Charles Town offers the winner a WVBC berth – and a spot at the head of the local 3-year-old class.

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Gigante named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for aftercare support

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar Arroyo Bueno

Moonlit Song cruises to Sylvia Bishop win

Cole, Blu Moon Ace find way to Coalition win

Carolina Gold romps in opening day feature at Timonium

Moonlit Song headlines wide-open Sylvia Bishop

Solid group with local flavor set for Coalition Stakes

Hopes high on eve of bolstered Timonium meet

Maryland: Lengthy dextrorphan case leaves both sides unhappy

Absent connections take center stage on Maryland Pride Day

Nominations robust as Timonium to host first stake in nine years

Full field looking for division supremacy in Leavitt

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for.

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar.

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate.

LRL: A full circle moment for.

Woolcotts hoping for Woodslane Pick 3.