Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

08
Mar

Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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3 min read

Claiming activity remained sluggish in February, plus trainer stats, in our Claimbox report.

02
Mar

Michael Dickinson’s 26 levers

Frank Vespe / 10 years
4
6 min read

“Mad genius” Michael Dickinson is back training horses — and hoping that what he’s learned and put in place at Tapeta Farm give him a decisive advantage.

24
Feb

Horse Industry Day showcases industry cohesion

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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5 min read

The diversity of interests represented in the second Maryland Horse Industry Day demonstrated how far the industry has come in working together.

22
Feb

Maryland Racing Commission approves Timonium OTB

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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4 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission has approved an OTB at the state Fairgrounds in Timonium, the Commission announced today.

19
Feb

Bill would revitalize the DC International

Frank Vespe / 10 years
1
4 min read

The long-dormant and much-missed DC International would return if a bill proposed by Del. Jay Walker in the Maryland legislature passes.

16
Feb

Maryland Racing Commission again delays Timonium OTB vote

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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4 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission today decided to delay voting on the proposed controversial Timonium OTB project for the second time in less than a week.

12
Feb

Maryland Racing Commission defers Timonium OTB call

Frank Vespe / 10 years
5
9 min read

Proponents and opponents of a Timonium OTB packed tonight’s hearing of the Maryland Racing Commission, which deferred a decision until Tuesday.

08
Feb

Jock Eric Camacho suspended after pot positive

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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2 min read

Jockey Eric Camacho tested positive for marijuana following a February 5 race and has been suspended until he is professionally evaluated.

05
Feb

Opinion: The weak case against the Timonium OTB

Frank Vespe / 10 years
1
4 min read

A proposed off-track betting facility at the Timonium fairgrounds has drawn community opposition – but the case against the OTB is far from convincing.

03
Feb

Analysis: Declining buybacks at Fasig-Tipton

Frank Vespe / 10 years
2
5 min read

The number of buybacks at Sunday’s Fasig-Tipton mixed sale fell dramatically. The questions: Why, and what does it mean for the future?

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

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate dividends

Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats

Michael Dickinson’s 26 levers

Horse Industry Day showcases industry cohesion

Maryland Racing Commission approves Timonium OTB

Bill would revitalize the DC International

Maryland Racing Commission again delays Timonium OTB vote

Maryland Racing Commission defers Timonium OTB call

Jock Eric Camacho suspended after pot positive

Opinion: The weak case against the Timonium OTB

Analysis: Declining buybacks at Fasig-Tipton

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.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.