Author: Frank Vespe

Pure Majestic plan comes to fruition in Selima

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 28, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

In a sport where plans never come together, John and Gina Robb’s plan for Pure Majestic did with a win in Saturday’s Selima Stakes at Laurel Park.

For Cruz, Barbosa Jamaican trip “a special moment”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 25, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing |

For jockeys Jeiron Barbosa and Angel Cruz and agent Tom Stiff, an August trip to Jamaica’s Caymanas Park track was a working vacation – and a revelation.

Two-year-olds take stage in Charles Town stakes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 20, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

A pair of Charles Town stakes – one on Friday and one on Saturday – put 2-year-olds in the spotlight for the first time this year.

Five questions for Pennsylvania Derby day

Posted by Frank Vespe | Sep 20, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Racing |

Saturday is the biggest day of the year for Parx racing, featuring the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion, and we have questions (and some horses to watch).