This episode features a Freshman Focus interview with legendary trainer Brian Brown, who breaks down his promising two-year-olds, training routines, and the horses to watch this season — including Bree Bluchip, Jeremiah 4, Big Man in Town, Nothing But a Smirk, and Coastline Breeze.

Also covered: the major 2026 Ohio harness racing schedule at Eldorado Scioto Downs (including Breeders' Crown and Next Generation events) and the announcement of Jessica Otten joining Scioto’s broadcast team.

This episode of Off to the Races spotlights Ohio's surge in harness racing, celebrating Dave Miller's 15,000th win and sharing an update on world champion Yo Tillie as she prepares to race again.

Trainer Andrew Harris previews his barn's top two-year-olds and Lexington purchases, discusses training plans and Oak Grove starts, and previews Big Ranger's potential Grand Circuit path while highlighting local resources for Ohio horsemen and fans.

Episode 52 of Off to the Races spotlights the start of stakes season in Ohio, the 50th anniversary of the Ohio Sire Stakes, and rising purses across the state. Host coverage includes a major sit-down with trainer Ron Burke about running a 300+ horse operation, breeding and homebreds, and how his team keeps the stable profitable.

The show also updates listeners on driver Brett Beckwith's accident and recovery, changes at Northfield Park's operatorship, and upcoming racing events including the Breeders Crown in Ohio.