Off to the Races Radio - April 27, 2024

Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz returned April 27 at 10:00 a.m. The one-hour radio show, which is presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance, returns for its 26th season.

The program combines tips and advice on betting horse racing, news from the sport, and interviews and conversations with major racing newsmakers.

On April 27 hosts Nick Hahn and Frank Vespe welcomed in Evan Hammonds, Al Griffin, Liz McKnight, and more. Former Blood-Horse editor Hammonds was on hand to discuss the upcoming Triple Crown series. Griffin is director of racing at the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, while McKnight is co-chair of the Maryland Hunt Cup, which is held April 27. John Piassek also stopped in to handicap a race or two at Laurel Park.

The program focuses on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Virginia, around the Mid-Atlantic, and across the country and will air each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on ESPN Richmond (106.1 FM) and via livestreaming. The show airs simultaneously on ESPN Harrisonburg (106.9 FM and 1360 AM). And during the summer race meet at Colonial Downs, the program will expand to two hours.

The show will run through November 2.