Verrazano Archives • The Racing Biz

Retirement of Orb and other stars points to industry’s misaligned incentives

Frank Vespe / 13 years

5 min read

Orb, Oxbow, and Verrazano — three of racing’s biggest stars this year — are all now retired. That’s because of a business model with misaligned incentives.

Four on the floor: Bobby Zen looks at the Breeders’ Cup

Bobby Zen / 13 years

2 min read

We asked handicapper Bobby Zen for his top Breeders’ Cup plays, and he came up with a trio. Two are on Friday.

Monmouth Park reports gains in attendance and handle

The Biz / 13 years

3 min read

In its recently concluded 2013 meeting, Monmouth Park has reported solid handle and attendance gains.

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Wise Dan

Racing returns to Laurel Park, and it feels like just in time

Frank Vespe / 13 years
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4 min read

After 103 days, racing is set to return to Maryland’s Laurel Park. And for the state’s horsemen, that means optimism is in season.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 9, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for May 9

CT: The Big Lep strong favorite in Coin Collector

Trainer Gary Capuano looks to build on Delaware success

Robusta looking for form reversal in Preakness

Bargain buy Ocelli coming into his own

Retirement of Orb and other stars points to industry’s misaligned incentives

Four on the floor: Bobby Zen looks at the Breeders’ Cup

Monmouth Park reports gains in attendance and handle

Racing returns to Laurel Park, and it feels like just in time

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

CT: The Big Lep strong favorite.

Trainer Gary Capuano looks to build.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, May.

Battle over MTHA board could land.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 7