Off to the Races!

Off to the Races Radio: May 31, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air May 31. The one-hour 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.
This week we heard from longtime jingle writer Steve Karmen, writer of the "Hi-Ho Pimlico" song; Virginia racing expert Darrell Wood; Shenandoah Downs track announcer Thomas Kearney; Debbie Easter remembering Christophe Clement; Frank Vespe, and more.

Off to the Races Radio - May 24, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air May 24. The one-hour 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.
This week we heard from longtime Virginia trainer Susan Cooney, Preakness winner Michael McCarthy, Darrell Wood, Frank Vespe, and more.

Off the Races Radio - May 17, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air May 17. The one-hour program, focused on Thoroughbred and harness racing and breeding in Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond airs, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
On May 17, we were pretty much all Preakness, all the time!
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.

Off to the Races Radio - May 10, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air May 10, with a show featuring Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Junior Alvarado. The one-hour 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
Junior Alvarado
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey
Chris Sobocinski
Delaware Park opening
Gary Quill
Preakness/Pimlico
Frank Vespe
Around the Midlantic

Off to the Races Radio - May 3, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air May 3. The one-hour 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
Jake Hahn
Live from Churchill
Graham Watters
Top jump jockey
Kaitlin Free
Handicapping the Kentucky Derby
Frank Vespe
Around the Midlantic

Off to the Races Radio - April 26, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air April 26. The one-hour 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
Jake Hahn
Live from Churchill
Graham Watters
Top jump jockey
Kaitlin Free
Handicapping the Kentucky Derby
Frank Vespe
Around the Midlantic

Off to the Races Radio - April 19, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air April 19. The one-hour 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
Aidan Turnage-Barney
Around the Commonwealth
Doug Fout
Middleburg Spring Races
Darren Rogers
Kentucky Derby
Dave Rodman
Talking Laurel stakes and more

Off to the Races Radio - April 12, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air April 12. The one-hour 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
Ken McPeek
Top trainer
Mackenzie Pfeiffer
Handicapping Laurel stakes
Debbie Easter
VEA president
Al Griffin
National Steeplechase Association president

Off to the Races Radio - April 5, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air April 5. The one-hour 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
Evan Hammond - former Blood-Horse editor
Eric Hamelback - National HBPA CEO on decoupling and more
Nate Nelson - breeder of Virginia-bred Kentucky Derby hopeful Omaha Omaha

Off to the Races Radio - March 29, 2025

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned to the air March 29. The one-hour 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
Jill Byrne - Virginia Equine Alliance VP/former head of racing for Colonial Downs
Seth Merrow - Capital OTB-TV host/talking Florida Derby and more
Plus much more!