Frank Vespe

DEL: “Sharp” Irish Maxima too much in Dashing Beauty Closing in on $1 million mark Trainer John Servis and owners Irish Three Racing bypassed last weekend’s Maggie L. Walker Stakes at Colonial Downs to await Thursday’s $150,000 Dashing Beauty at Delaware ... See more

Bill Reightler “an ambassador for Maryland racing” Longtime bloodstock agent passed away July 21 What you first noticed about Bill Reightler was his abiding love of the horse, horse sports, and the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Then there was his meticu... See more

Baby Vino takes inside route to Haskell stunner Trainer Schultz is first woman to win Haskell Jorge Vargas, Jr. gambled on the inside route and came up with a royal flush. Vargas, aboard 28-1 outsider Baby Vino, zipped through an inviting opening along th... See more

Delaware Park issues statement on equine fatality In the wake of an equine fatality Saturday, Delaware Park issued a statement on social media July 5 saying it is “saddened by the loss of Splendid Song following last race” and maintaining that the track “... See more

State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time Purchase enjoys industry support Maryland’s Board of Public Works on July 1 approved – for the second time – the Maryland Stadium Authority’s (MSA) request to purchase Laurel Park to serve as the trai... See more