Off to the Races!

Off to the Races Radio: October 18, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air October 18, 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
Madison Meyers
Trainer
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Thomas Kearney
Harness announcer
Michael Campbell
Trainer of Breeders’ Cup-bound Patriot Spirit

Off to the Races Radio: October 11, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air October 11, 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.
THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Stan Salter
Delaware Park
Mackenzie Pfeiffer
Maryland Million
Paul Espinosa
WV Breeders Classics
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Fern Paquette
Harness

Off to the Races Radio: October 4, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air October 4, 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
Barry Spears
Handicapper
Sean Clancy
Steeplechase
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth

Off to the Races Radio: September 27, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air September 27, 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
Trevor McCarthy
Retired jockey
Chris Sobocinski
Delaware Handicap
Scott Perry
Harness

Off to the Races Radio: Sept. 20, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air September 20, 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
Jane Cibelli
Trainer
Jessica Paquette
Parx track announcer
Scott Warnick
Harness

Off to the Races Radio: September 13, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air September 13, with a two-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. During the summer Colonial Downs meet, it will move to a two-hour format, from 10 to 12. The show runs through November 1.
TODAY'S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Ryan Fogelsonger
Retired jockey
Jonathan Thomas
Trainer
Seth Merrow
Capital OTB TV
Debbie Easter
Virginia Equine Alliance

Off to the Races Radio: September 6, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air September 6, with a two-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. During the summer Colonial Downs meet, it will move to a two-hour format, from 10 to 12. The show runs through November 1.
TODAY'S GUESTS
GUEST
NOTES
Riley Mott
Trainer
Horacio Karamanos
Jockey
Derby Bill Watson
Legendary handicapper
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Ryan Fogelsonger
Retired jockey
Don Little
Centennial Farm

Off to the Races Radio: August 30, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air August 30, 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. During the summer Colonial Downs meet, it will move to a two-hour format, from 10 to 12. The show runs through November 1.
TODAY'S GUESTS
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
Mike Trombetta
Trainer
Amy Moore
Owner-breeder

Off to the Races Radio: August 23, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air August 23, with a two-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. During the summer Colonial Downs meet, it will move to a two-hour format, from 10 to 12. The show runs through November 1.
TODAY'S GUESTS
8/23/25
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth
8/23/25
Ryan Fogelsonger
Retired jockey
8/23/25
John Mooney
talking Timonium
8/23/25
Tyler Conner
recently retired jockey
8/23/25
Woodberry Payne
trainer

Off to the Races Radio: August 16, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air August 16, with a two-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. During the summer Colonial Downs meet, it will move to a two-hour format, from 10 to 12. The show runs through November 1.
GUEST
NOTES
Shug McGaughey
Trainer
Ben Curtis
Jockey
Paul Espinosa
Charles Town track announcer
Ryan Fogelsonger
Retired jockey
Kevin Kilroy
Churchill Downs
Darrell Wood
Around the Commonwealth