Author: Frank Vespe

Bombs away: 3 biggest payouts in Charles Town Classic history

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 20, 2017 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Only one favorite has won the Charles Town Classic in its eight-year history. Who were the longest shots to win it?

Ben’s Cat fifth in middling return, retirement chorus likely to grow

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 16, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Fan favorite millionaire Ben’s Cat finished fifth today in his 11-year-old season debut – a result not likely to quiet those calling for his retirement.

Castrenze out of breath, but glad to be back

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 15, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Jockey Ashley Castrenze missed six months with a persistent rib injury. She returned Friday: out of breath but glad to be back.

Opinion: More injury transparency needed

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 14, 2017 | Breaking, Opinion, Regionwide, Top Stories |

The Equine Injury Database is a huge step forward for racing. The next would be for more tracks in the database to make their data available to the public.