Author: Frank Vespe

Maryland Racing Commission upholds penalties in Lake case

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 17, 2015 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories |

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

Racetrack ejections a powerful – but localized – tool

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 12, 2015 | Breaking, Business, DE Business, Delaware, Maryland, MD Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania, Top Stories |

If Juan Vazquez was ejected from Maryland’s tracks, why is he entering horses elsewhere? The answer points to the strengths and weaknesses of ejection itself.

West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill

Posted by Frank Vespe | Mar 5, 2015 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business |

A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.