The Racing Biz logo
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Off to the Races Radio
    • Privacy Policy
  • Category
    • Handicapping
    • Business
    • Breeding
    • Racing
    • Opinion
    • Archive
  • Contact us
  • Contest Central
Notification
Latest News

Spa Selections 2025: Saratoga Picks August 16

Aug 15, 2025
Virginia Derby

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 15, 2025

Aug 15, 2025

Spa Selections 2025: Saratoga Picks August 15

Aug 14, 2025
Mystic Guide

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes August 15

Aug 14, 2025
Honor D Lady

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 15, 2025

Aug 14, 2025
Magic Wallet

Magic Wallet rallies to win Dover Stakes

Aug 14, 2025
Jumping the Gun

Jumping the Gun fires up Blue Hen win

Aug 14, 2025

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Aug 14, 2025
Gigante

CNL: Millionaire Gigante heads Md-Va stakes

Aug 14, 2025
Virginia Derby

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 14, 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Spa Selections 2025: Saratoga Picks August 16

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 15, 2025

Spa Selections 2025: Saratoga Picks August 15

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes August 15

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 15, 2025

Magic Wallet rallies to win Dover Stakes

#news by states
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Off to the Races Radio
    • Privacy Policy
  • Category
    • Handicapping
    • Business
    • Breeding
    • Racing
    • Opinion
    • Archive
  • Contact us
  • Contest Central
  • Home  
  • Archive for Frank Vespe
12
Mar
  • Delaware Racing Commission
  • Erich Zimny
  • Hector Garcia
  • Juan Vazquez
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Sal Sinatra
  • Sam Elliott

Racetrack ejections a powerful – but localized – tool

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 6
  • 6 min read

If Juan Vazquez was ejected from Maryland’s tracks, why is he entering horses elsewhere? The answer points to the strengths and weaknesses of ejection itself.

05
Mar
  • Charles Town Races
  • Chris McErlean
  • Joe Funkhouser
  • Ken Lowe
  • Penn National Gaming Inc.
  • West Virginia horse racing

West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.

04
Mar
  • QuickTake
  • Sheldon Russell

QuickTake: Racing gods

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 0
  • 3 min read

In our latest QuickTake… why don’t the racing gods like Sheldon Russell?

25
Feb
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Tim Ritvo

A clearer view of Maryland racing

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 7
  • 5 min read

The Maryland Jockey Club will broadcast its signal in HD starting with the Pimlico meet, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.

24
Feb
  • Horseplayers Association of North America
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Stronach Group
  • Tim Ritvo

Tim Ritvo and Maryland’s three steps

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 2
  • 8 min read

Stronach Group COO TIm Ritvo says the three steps to Maryland racing’s rebirth are improving the facilities, cleaning up the game – and lowering takeout.

20
Feb
  • Frank Stronach
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Stronach Group
  • Tim Ritvo

Tim Ritvo: Man in a methodical hurry

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
  • 4
  • 7 min read

If it’s possible to be in a hurry while taking your time, Tim Ritvo is, as he leads the Stronach Group’s corporate effort to rejuvenate Maryland racing. Pt. 1 of two.

16
Feb
  • Donald Barr
  • Forest Boyce
  • Gypsy Judy
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Miracle Wood S.
  • Robin Graham
  • Savvy Street
  • Triple Crown Trail 2015
  • Wide Country S.

Local runners take Wide Country, Miracle Wood Stakes

  • Frank Vespe / 11 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

Local runners Gypsy Judy and Savvy Street took the Wide Country and Miracle Wood Stakes on today’s General George undercard.

16
Feb
  • Cutty Shark
  • Forest Boyce
  • General George H.
  • Kendrick Carmouche
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Misconnect

Misconnect grabs General George in last jumps

  • Frank Vespe / 11 years
  • 0
  • 3 min read

Misconnect rallied late to upset today’s Grade 3 General George Handicap under an astute, well-timed ride by Kendrick Carmouche.

14
Feb
  • Barbara Fritchie H.
  • Lady Sabelia
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing

Lady Sabelia romps to Fritchie victory

  • Frank Vespe / 11 years
  • 0
  • 3 min read

Local runner Lady Sabelia scored one for the home team, romping to a win in the G2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap today at Laurel Park.

11
Feb
  • Barbara Fritchie H.
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing

Barbara Fritchie facts and figs

  • Frank Vespe / 11 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

Saturday’s renewal of the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap will mark the latest in a long line of terrific races.

  • 1
  • …
  • 205
  • 206
  • 207
  • 208
  • 209
  • 210
  • 211
  • …
  • 217

Top Stories

01
Breaking Maryland MD Racing Press release other Racing Top Stories

Two inducted into Md. Thoroughbred Hall.

02
Breaking Bylined Feature Features Top Stories West Virginia WV Racing

Fast start but “something to prove”.

03
Breaking Bylined Feature Features PA Breeding Pennsylvania Top Stories

Lizzie Merryman zooms to a big.

04
Breaking Features Top Stories Virginia Virginia Racing

Charlene’s Dream living up to her.

05
Breaking PA Racing Pennsylvania Racing Top Stories Virginia Virginia Racing

“Next part of life is waiting,”.

06
Breaking Bylined Feature DE Racing Delaware Features Top Stories

For trainer Kenny Black, a life.

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
    Follow
  • Twitter
    Follow
  • Instagram
    Follow
  • RSS Feed
    Follow
  • Youtube
    Subscribe

Big Events

  • Maryland Million
  • WV Breeders’ Classics
  • Contest Central

Subscribe!

Sign Up Now
For Email Newsletters you can trust.
Copyright The Racing Biz, LLC 2025
Terms of Use Privacy Policy