Frank Vespe • contributor to The Racing Biz

19
Mar

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Mar. 19

Frank Vespe / 5 years
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2 min read

We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!

13
Mar

Littlestitious posts Beyond the Wire upset

Frank Vespe / 5 years
2
4 min read

In his first visit to Laurel Park in more than 30 years, owner Joel Politi watched his Littlestitious upset the locals to win the Beyond the Wire Stakes.

10
Mar

Laurel Park cancels March 12 card

Frank Vespe / 5 years
2
2 min read

With a case of equine herpesvirus leading to a quarantine on four barns, Laurel Park has canceled its March 12 racing card.

09
Mar

EHV-1 places 4 Laurel Park barns under quarantine

Frank Vespe / 5 years
3
3 min read

A case of equine herpesvirus on the Laurel Park backside has put four barns on semi-lockdown and caused a prohibition on leaving the grounds.

05
Mar

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Mar. 5

Frank Vespe / 5 years
5
3 min read

We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!

26
Feb

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 26

Frank Vespe / 5 years
5
3 min read

We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!

26
Feb

“Truth to power” panelists: Increasing diversity is key

Frank Vespe / 5 years
4
4 min read

In the first “Truth to Power” virtual panel, participants painted a picture of a Thoroughbred industry out of step with an increasingly diverse nation.

25
Feb

Court blasts Md. Racing Commission hearing procedures, remands 2020 Geisha Stakes case

Frank Vespe / 5 years
3
6 min read

A circuit court judge ruled that the Maryland Racing Commission’s hearing procedures deprived petitioners of a fair hearing and remanded a case involving the 2020 Geisha Stakes.

24
Feb

Parx picks and horses to watch: Feb. 24

Frank Vespe / 5 years
2
3 min read

We’ve got Parx Racing picks today as the track presents another midweek card!

20
Feb

Share the Ride hitches to General George win

Frank Vespe / 5 years
2
2 min read

Share the Ride cruised home best in the Grade 3 General George Saturday at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 6, 2026

NTRA to match aftercare contributions during NHC

February wagering handle continues to lag

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 5

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Mar. 19

Littlestitious posts Beyond the Wire upset

Laurel Park cancels March 12 card

EHV-1 places 4 Laurel Park barns under quarantine

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Mar. 5

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 26

“Truth to power” panelists: Increasing diversity is key

Court blasts Md. Racing Commission hearing procedures, remands 2020 Geisha Stakes case

Parx picks and horses to watch: Feb. 24

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 5

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for.

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar.

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate.

LRL: A full circle moment for.