Author: Frank Vespe

Two starts, two wins for bug Carlos Carrasco

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 4, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Bug rider Carlos Carrasco, the younger brother of Victor Carrasco, scored on the first two mounts of his career today at Laurel Park.

Claimbox: Claiming up in February

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 3, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories |

January claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was up 40 percent versus the prior year, aided by an additional track being open.

Gov. Hogan: No $300 million check for Pimlico

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 1, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan acknowledged in an interview the importance of the Preakness – but he made clear that no $300 million check for Pimlico is forthcoming.

Motion hoping for good dilemma with Irish War Cry

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 26, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail |

Sophomore Irish War Cry breezed a solid five furlongs yesterday, and trainer Graham Motion said he’s ready for next weekend’s Fountain of Youth.

Questions and answers: Pimlico report

Posted by Frank Vespe | Feb 25, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion, Top Stories |

We dig into Friday’s Maryland Stadium Authority report from phase one of its study into the future of Pimlico as home of the Preakness.

Search

What's Hot

State News

Subscribe!

For Email Newsletters you can trust.