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.

Dance to Bristol
Game on Dude
Laurel Park
Moreno
Princess of Sylmar
Verrazano
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.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 1, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 1, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 1

Off to the Races Radio lineup for August 1, 2026

PODCAST: On the Thoroughbred aftercare beat

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 31, 2026

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.

PODCAST: On the Thoroughbred aftercare beat

Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies

PODCAST: Balancing trainer life and mom.

Arlington Million day a Colonial Downs.

Test Score could give Motion first.