Author: Frank Vespe

Monte Crista leads trio of maiden winners at Laurel

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 28, 2018 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Monte Crista, a half-sister to Maryland-bred Horse of the Year Just Howard, broke her maiden Saturday at Laurel Park in her first try on the lawn.

Maryland racing industry has successful legislative session

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 26, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission heard today that the racing industry had enjoyed a productive 2018 legislative session, with three bills it supported passing.

Colonial Downs: Back to the future as sale is completed

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 26, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business |

The sale of Virginia’s Colonial Downs was completed Wednesday, moving Virginia racing one step closer to a rebirth — live racing perhaps returning in 2019.