Author: Frank Vespe

Hopes high on eve of bolstered Timonium meet

Posted by Frank Vespe | Aug 24, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

With increased purses, a stakes race — and of course a Ferris wheel — hopes are high for the rejuvenated Timonium race meet which kicks off Friday.

Maryland: Lengthy dextrorphan case leaves both sides unhappy

Posted by Frank Vespe | Aug 22, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Mary Eppler trainee Story Spinner had a dextrorphan positive February 10. So why did it take six months for the Maryland Racing Commission to resolve the case?

Absent connections take center stage on Maryland Pride Day

Posted by Frank Vespe | Aug 19, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

The connections of Maryland Pride stakes winners Crabcakes and Just Howard were feeling the absence — and presence — of the late breeders of their stars.