Author: Frank Vespe

Graded winners Page McKenney, Dark Nile top Parx stakes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 27, 2017 | Breaking, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Racing |

G3 Delaware Oaks winner Dark Nile and G2 General George winner Page McKenney are among those entered in a pair of PA-bred stakes Saturday at Parx Racing.

Stronach endorses federal bill on racing medication

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 26, 2017 | Breaking, Business, National news |

Frank Stronach, whose Stronach Group owns Laurel Park and Pimlico, has endorsed federal legislation on medication that opponents fear will lead to a Lasix ban.

Former Maryland racing executive Tim Capps passes

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 25, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news |

Tim Capps, who held leadership roles with both the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Horse Breeders Association, has died at age 71.

Despite rain and cool temps, “all good” at Charles Town Classic

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 24, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

“Beyond thought” is how one person described the idea of a million-dollar race at Charles Town – but there it was Saturday, despite the rain and cold.