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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?

De Francis Dash result “in dispute” after Blu Moon Ace positive

Frank Vespe / 8 years

5 min read

Following a cobalt positive for runner-up Blu Moon Ace, the 2018 De Francis Dash result is in dispute pending the outcome of an appeal.

Cole, Blu Moon Ace find way to Coalition win

Frank Vespe / 8 years

5 min read

Robert Cole’s Blu Moon Ace romped to victory in today’s Coalition Stakes at Timonium — giving Cole a big win at his favorite track, the first he ever visited.

LRL: Hard as Life returns with a bang

Triple Crown Trail: Paladin earns second prep race win

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 15, 2026

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning Fritchie

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General George

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Maryland Commission upholds De Francis DQ of Blu Moon Ace

De Francis Dash result “in dispute” after Blu Moon Ace positive

Cole, Blu Moon Ace find way to Coalition win

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning.

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General.

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12