Alan Pincus Archives • The Racing Biz

Delaware Commission upholds one-year ban for Vitali

Frank Vespe / 7 years

7 min read

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission on Thursday upheld a one-year ban for trainer Marcus Vitali for interfering and impeding an investigation.

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Maryland Commission upholds De Francis DQ of Blu Moon Ace

Frank Vespe / 8 years
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8 min read

The Md. Racing Commission today upheld the DQ of Blu Moon Ace from the De Francis Dash in a case that raised the question: when is a drug positive a positive?

Maryland Racing Commission upholds penalties in Lake case

Frank Vespe / 11 years

5 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission today denied trainer Scott Lake’s appeal of his 120-day suspension for a stanozolol positive.

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Delaware Commission upholds one-year ban for Vitali

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