Frank Vespe

Is Maryland racing in “best place” in eight years? Purchase of Laurel as training center would clarify way forward A Maryland Stadium Authority presentation to the state Racing Commission Feb. 11 didn’t break much new ground. But it laid bare the lengthy ... See more

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning Fritchie Onetime claimer scores in $200k stake Hugh McMahon has claimed a lot of horses in his time. Some work out well, and some not so much. But none previously has done anything like Passage East. The four-year... See more

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General George Connex emotional after signature win Point Dume left no doubt in Saturday’s $200,000 General George at Laurel Park, kicking away smartly in the lane to win by nearly four lengths. It may be the best story in Mid... See more

LRL: Top Manipulator grinds out win Wears down favorite to take allowance/optional claimer Top Manipulator was blowing hard after Friday’s fourth race at Laurel Park, and why not? He’d given his all every inch of the stretch before finally wearing down 4-... See more

Trainer Tim Salzman passes Laurel-based trainer had battled cancer Maryland-based trainer Tim Salzman has died Feb. 7 after a battle with cancer, his wife Megan said on Facebook. He was 54. Salzman posted 425 training victories in a career that lasted fro... See more