Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

04
Nov

At the Breeders’ Cup, grinding, then greatness

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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3 min read

For racing fans, the Breeders’ Cup provided plenty of annoyances. And then the gates opened.

23
Oct

For Laurel Park linemaker Feustle, the goal is “to think like the public”

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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6 min read

Making a morning line is more art than science, says Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle. All it requires is figuring out what thousands of strangers are gong to do in nine races a day.

17
Oct

Maryland Million an old event that’s starting to feel new again

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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4 min read

At the Maryland Million post draw, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this old event is becoming new all over again.

11
Oct

Maryland gubernatorial candidate will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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3 min read

Doug Gansler, candidate for Governor of Maryland, has indicated that he will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue to help fund early childhood education.

08
Oct

Thoroughbred Makeover points to need for industry initiative on retired racers

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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3 min read

This weekend’s Thoroughbred Makeover at Pimlico highlighted what retired Thorougbred racers can do — and what the racing industry must do.

02
Oct

“More energy” at Fasig-Tipton sale, and for Maryland-breds

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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4 min read

At Monday’s Fasig-Tipton sale, Maryland breeders see their industry taking its first steps on the road back.

24
Sep

For winning connections, De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity offer place in history

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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4 min read

The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.

18
Sep

Racing returns to Laurel Park, and it feels like just in time

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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4 min read

After 103 days, racing is set to return to Maryland’s Laurel Park. And for the state’s horsemen, that means optimism is in season.

12
Sep

Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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6 min read

Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.

10
Sep

For jockey’s agent, Dance to Bristol’s ride is his kind of story

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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7 min read

J.D. Brown likes stories where success comes from unexpected places. As the agent for filly star Dance to Bristol’s rider, Xavier Perez, Brown is living just such a story — and hoping the ride continues.

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Curlin’s Honor to stand at O’Sullivan Farms

Mid-Atlantic three stars: December 1, 2025

LRL: Le Gris streaks to allowance win

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 30, 2025

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City of Laurel

At the Breeders’ Cup, grinding, then greatness

For Laurel Park linemaker Feustle, the goal is “to think like the public”

Maryland Million an old event that’s starting to feel new again

Maryland gubernatorial candidate will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue

Thoroughbred Makeover points to need for industry initiative on retired racers

“More energy” at Fasig-Tipton sale, and for Maryland-breds

For winning connections, De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity offer place in history

Racing returns to Laurel Park, and it feels like just in time

Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program

For jockey’s agent, Dance to Bristol’s ride is his kind of story

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City.

Onyx Ten to hunt hat trick.

Bond sale nears as “Pimlico Plus”.

WV favorite Penguin Power retired

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights