Off to the Races!

Off to the Races Radio: April 4, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program April 4, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
TODAY'S GUESTS
GUEST
nOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Louie Rabaut
Live from Keeneland
Nick Hahn
Handicapper heading to Aqueduct
Derby Bill Watson
Legendary handicapper

Off to the Races Radio: March 28, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program March 28, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
TODAY'S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Don Little
Centennial Farm
Barry Spears
Handicapper live from Gulfstream Park
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic

Off to the Races Radio: March 21, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program March 21, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Kimber Goodwin
Handicapper live from Oaklawn Park
Riley Mott
Trainer of Va. Derby winner Incredibolt
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic
Plus
Voices from Virginia Derby weekend

Off to the Races Radio: March 14, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program March 7, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Derby Bill Watson
Handicapper
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic
Plus
Voices from Colonial Downs and Virginia Derby

Off to the Races Radio: March 7, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program March 7, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Jamie McDiarmid
Audley Farm
Barry Spears
Handicapper
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic
Dave Zenner
Colonial Downs

Off to the Races Radio: Feb. 28, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program February 28, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Lauren Woolcott
Woodslane Farm owner-breeder
Kimber Goodwin
Handicapping legend
Seth Merrow
Live from Gulfstream Park
 

Off to the Races Radio: Feb. 21, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz was on the air with a one-hour program February 21, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Rosemary Homeister Jr.
Retired jockey
Barry Spears
Handicapping legend
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic

Off to the Races Radio: Feb. 14, 2026

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz kicks off its 2026 season with a one-hour program February 14, focusing on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Nick Hahn hosts the program with support from Frank Vespe.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and, starting March 14, on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com, and all shows are archived on the website.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Ben Curtis
Jockey
Derby Bill Watson
Handicapping legend
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic
Jill Byrne
Virginia Thoroughbred Association

Off to the Races Radio: November 1, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air November 1, with a one-hour show. The program, focused on Thoroughbred and harness racing and breeding in Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond airs at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com.
The show, hosted by Nick Hahn with support from Frank Vespe, returns for its 27th season. Each Saturday they will talk racing with some of the sport’s most interesting personalities.
“We are thrilled to bring Off to the Races back for its 27th year,” said Frank Vespe, owner of The Racing Biz. “We can’t wait to get back to talking racing on the radio.”
Saturday's episode was the final one of the season.
THIS WEEK’S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Derby Bill Watson
Handicapping the Breeders’ Cup
Frank Vespe
Happenings around the Mid-Atlantic
Plus Breeders’ Cup Friday highlights and more
 

Off to the Races Radio: October 25, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air October 25, with a one-hour show. The program, focused on Thoroughbred and harness racing and breeding in Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond airs at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
The show can be heard on ESPN Richmond (1061. FM) and ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM). You can listen live via the internet by linking through www.theracingbiz.com.
The show, hosted by Nick Hahn with support from Frank Vespe, returns for its 27th season. Each Saturday they will talk racing with some of the sport’s most interesting personalities.
“We are thrilled to bring Off to the Races back for its 27th year,” said Frank Vespe, owner of The Racing Biz. “We can’t wait to get back to talking racing on the radio.”
The show airs weekly Saturdays at 10 and runs through November 1.
TODAY'S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Don Little
Centennial Farm
Barry Spears
Handicapper