Author: Frank Vespe

Virginia-Certified program to undergo changes

The Virginia-certified residency program, which encourages people to send young horses to Virginia, will operate with new limitations this year.

James W. Casey, whose remarkable second career as a trainer, owner, and breeder followed a 32-year stint as a teacher, has passed away at age 92.

Maryland-based Jeiron Barbosa, with maturity and confidence belying his 19 years, is one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice.

Posted by Frank Vespe | Jan 6, 2023 | Breaking, Opinion |

With the new year kicking off, we have some new year’s… well, call ’em wishes rather than resolutions, for Mid-Atlantic racing.

Empire House posted an upset in Parx Racing’s Mrs. Claus Stakes, while locals Ridin With Biden and Repo Rocks also earned stakes wins.