Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

23
May

First day of Fasig-Tipton sale sees declines

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

The first day of the two-day Fasig-Tipton two-year-old sale saw declines versus the prior year.

22
May

Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale carries hopes for momentum

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

The growing sense of momentum in Maryland and throughout the mid-Atlantic may bolster this week’s Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale, market participants said.

21
May

Exaggerator takes Desormeaux brothers home, and to new heights

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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7 min read

On a cool, rainy, and topsy-turvy day at Pimlico, Exaggerator upset the Preakness Stakes and spoiled Nyquist’s Triple Crown bid.

19
May

Tim Ritvo’s 10 percent solution

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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9 min read

Want to understand Tim Ritvo’s approach to running the Maryland Jockey Club? It makes sense to look back to his training days for a guide.

18
May

Nyquist odds-on, breaking from post three in Preakness

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

Undefeated Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist was installed as the 3-5 morning line favorite and will break from post three in the Preakness.

17
May

Owner-breeder William Backer passes

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

William Backer, the superstar advertising executive who was a longtime fixture in Virginia Thoroughbred breeding, has died at age 89.

17
May

Nyquist: “Greatness” in a plain brown wrapper

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

At a glance, Nyquist is eminently forgettable. But his calmness, presence, and ability to influence his surroundings mark him as something else altogether,

16
May

Preakness Moments: Scott Wykoff

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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2 min read

WBAL Radio reporter Scott Wykoff joins us on our first Preakness Moments podcast, in which we remember Preaknesses past and look ahead to Saturday’s big race.

15
May

Preakness notes: Who’s in, who’s out

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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5 min read

Nine look to be committed to entering the Preakness as of Sunday, with another handful still under consideration.

13
May

O’Neill “very happy” with Nyquist’s “good energy”

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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3 min read

Nyquist is thriving, says trainer Doug O’Neill, giving a big slice of credit to exercise rider Jonny Garcia.

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