Author: Frank Vespe

Fundraiser launched for injured jock Montanez

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 18, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Jockey Rosario Montanez was seriously injured Friday at Laurel Park, and within 24 hours, the state racing community was supporting a Gofundme page for him.

Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 16, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.

Fingers crossed as Delaware Handicap Day nears

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jul 9, 2020 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Racing, Top Stories |

A year ago Delaware Handicap day faced equine disease, and this year it’s human disease in the form of a pandemic, but Saturday’s card has come up strong.