Author: Frank Vespe

Maryland likely to expand void claim rule

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 15, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

The Maryland Racing Commission today signaled it would expand its void claim rule to include horses vanned off, likely in time for the fall meet.

Unsung racing: An usher’s day at the races

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 15, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing |

Fred Tallarico worked as a Pimlico usher for 59 Preaknesses. This past Sunday at Pimlico was “Fred’s Day at the Races,” in the latest “Unsung Racing.”

King Leatherbury, Ben’s Cat, and appreciation

Posted by Frank Vespe | Apr 7, 2014 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Trainer King Leatherbury thinks he takes too much for granted. His focus Saturday was on appreciating the remarkable Ben’s Cat, who won his fifth Mister Diz.