Frank Vespe

LRL: “Keeping it simple,” Pont Aven graduates Sixth time the charm for Maryland-bred Jockey JG Torrealba got off Pont Aven following today’s fifth race at Laurel Park and told trainer Mike Trombetta that the horse could use blinkers next time, that he was... See more

LRL: Takethemoneyhoney, Quint’s Brew make amends Score in state-restricted stakes Takethemoneyhoney made it easy, while Quint’s Brew had to work for it. In the end, though, the beaten favorites from last month’s Barbara Fritchie and General George Stakes ... See more

Trainer Annette Eubanks registers 500th win Majorca romps to provide milestone victory Rising Sun Racing Stables’ Majorca broke to the lead and never looked back in Saturday’s third race at Laurel Park. That he left no doubt – never headed and never reall... See more

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate dividends Two Million-eligible horses score A new Maryland Million bonus program kicked off with a bang Sunday at Laurel Park. The program pays a five percent bonus to any Maryland Million-eligible horse that wins... See more

LRL: A full circle moment for Daniel McKenzie Sunset Rising scores first-out upset Daniel McKenzie arrived in the winner’s circle after Sunday’s first race at Laurel Park carrying his young daughter on his shoulders. She deserved the ride. McKenzie, his d... See more