REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio
Jockey Ben Curtis among the guests
Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz kicked 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. The replay of this week’s program is below.
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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 |
HANDICAPPERS’ KEY RACE PICKS
Each week our expert handicappers will pick the top three in key races from around the country. This week’s key Triple Crown prep race: the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds.
| DERBY BILL WATSON | BARRY SPEARS | NICK HAHN | |
| Win | Golden Tempo | Chip Honcho | Golden Tempo |
| Place | Courting | Paladin | Paladin |
| Show | Paladin | Quality Mischief | Carson Street |
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