Author: Frank Vespe

Algeo: Maryland “all in” on Breeders’ Cup

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 27, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Maryland racing interests are “all in” on getting a Breeders’ Cup to Laurel Park, state Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo said this week.

Maryland Racing Commission to analyze status of Thorougbred racing, breeding industries

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 26, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

The state’s Racing Commission announced the formation of an ad hoc committee to dig into the data to ensure the industry maintains its momentum in the years to come.

Sales: Midlantic-breds and the middle of the market

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 25, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Opinion, Regionwide, Top Stories |

Midlantic-breds accounted for a sliver of the horses sold at the recent 2-year-old sale; how’d they do, and what’s it mean?

WV Racing Commission rescinds seven naproxen rulings

Posted by Frank Vespe | May 24, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business |

The West Virginia Racing Commission has rescinded seven naproxen positives incurred at Charles Town because of differing screening levels employed by different labs.