Author: Frank Vespe

Horse books for the holidays: Missionville book review

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 15, 2017 | Breaking, Features |

We review Missionville, the horse racing novel by former exercise rider Alex Brown.

De Francis Dash result “in dispute” after Blu Moon Ace positive

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 15, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Following a cobalt positive for runner-up Blu Moon Ace, the 2018 De Francis Dash result is in dispute pending the outcome of an appeal.

Claimbox: Regional claiming surpasses $22 million through November

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 12, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories |

Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic region is up around seven percent versus 2016, with more than $22 million in horses claimed through November 30, in our claimbox report.

Charles Town: Stakes slate put on hold by WV Commission

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 12, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business |

The 2018 stakes schedule at Charles Town was put on hold by the state Racing Commission today amid concern that the CT Classic purse of $1.2 million is too high.