Author: Frank Vespe

Independent investigator to review Charles Town incident

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 23, 2014 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business, WV Racing |

The West Virginia Racing Commission will retain an independent investigator to determine what went wrong leading to a head-on collision at Charles Town.

Eighttofasttocatch gallops into local racing history

Posted by Frank Vespe | Dec 8, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Eighttofasttocatch’s victory Saturday set a Jennings wins record, pushed the horse past a coveted earnings mark. Closed his career. Fulfilled a dream.

Tim Ritvo: Handle, facilities keys for Maryland racing

Posted by Frank Vespe | Nov 26, 2014 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

Stronach Group’s Tim Ritvo said today that Maryland racing must grow its handle, rejuvenate its aging facilities, and promote greater regional cooperation.

Maryland racing task force to have broad scope

Posted by Frank Vespe | Nov 26, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission’s new task force to scope out the industry’s place in a changing landscape will have a broad mission, Chair Bruce Quade said.