Verrazano Archives • The Racing Biz

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

Frank Vespe / 12 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 / 12 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 / 12 years

3 min read

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

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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.

LRL: Our Day Will Come keeps on winning

Off to the Races Radio lineup for March 28

Triple Crown: Arkansas Derby picks and analysis

Triple Crown: Florida Derby picks and analysis

BOOK REVIEW: The First Kentucky Derby

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 27, 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: Maryland Racing Today, March 26

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 24

Mindframe is champion Maryland-bred of 2025

CT: Farrior sophomores sweep Saturday allowances

LRL: Wild Warrior just in time.