In Maryland, possibly reaching the right destination Frank Vesp February 3, 2026 Opinion by Frank Vespe What’s remarkable about the disorderly demise of the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) is that the storm and stressit seems things may end up where they started – and where most riders were probably hoping to end up. […]
Pimlico Plus bonds are rated AA Frank Vesp December 10, 2025 The state Board of Public Works on Dec. 3 approved the Maryland Stadium Authority’s proposal to issue up to $250 million in taxable revenue bonds to support the Pimlico Plus project to revitalize the state’s racing facilities. The bonds are expected to be offered […]
Sagamore in the running to become a training center? Frank Vesp November 18, 2025 The historic Sagamore Farm site is a better location for training centers than Shamrock Farm for several reasons, a Sagamore representative asserted in an August email presentation to Governor Wes Moore’s assistant chief of staff. The presentation is part of more […]