Where to Watch/Listen: International Kentucky Derby Prep Weekend

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The final round of qualifying races for the 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is in full swing, with two major preps held last weekend and three more scheduled for Saturday, March 30, spanning the globe. All three of Saturday’s preps – the Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park, the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, and the United Arab Emirates Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai – offer 200 qualifying points to the May 4 Kentucky Derby, distributed to the top five finishers on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale.

NBC Sports will showcase the Florida Derby during a one-hour show Saturday evening as part of their Road to the Kentucky Derby series. The show will air on CNBC and stream live on Peacock from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. ET.

Both the Arkansas Derby and the UAE Derby will be televised live on Fox Sports. The UAE Derby will air during a four-hour program Saturday morning along with other lucrative stakes races from Dubai including the Dubai World Cup Presented by Emirates Airline. The Arkansas Derby will air on NYRA-produced “America’s Day at the Races,” which will follow the Dubai broadcast and feature races from Oaklawn Park and Aqueduct. “America’s Day at the Races” also airs on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29, this week – check the below schedule for times and channels.

FanDuel TV will also broadcast all three Kentucky Derby preps and many other races from tracks including Santa Anita Park, Turfway Park, and Laurel Park.

Horse racing from tracks around the world is available to subscribers on Racetrack Television Network (RTN), which can be livestreamed on all devices (computer, tablet and smartphone) and on TV via DISH Network, Amazon Fire and Roku.

In addition to the television coverage, on March 30, America’s Best Racing presents a livestream focusing on the Florida Derby and other races from Gulfstream’s Saturday card. “Curlin Florida Derby Live!” will start at 5 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Dan Tordjman, Ren Carothers, and Alexa Zepp. It will stream on ABR’s Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube channels as well as its Instagram account, and will also be available on Gulfstream Park’s Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube channels.

Here’s a rundown for TV, livestream, and radio coverage of horse racing during a very exciting week in the sport:

TV and Livestream Schedule

Date

Program

Time

Network/Social Media

March 28

"America's Day at the Races"

3 p.m.-6 p.m.

FS2

March 28

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

March 28

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

March 29

"America's Day at the Races"

3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

FS2

March 29

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

March 29

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

March 30

Broadcast of the Dubai World Cup, UAE Derby, and other races from Dubai

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

FS2

March 30

"America's Day at the Races" including broadcast of the Arkansas Derby

1 p.m.-8 p.m.

FS2

March 30

Curlin Florida Derby Live!

5 p.m.

Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube

March 30

Broadcast of the Florida Derby

6 p.m.-7-p.m.

CNBC and Peacock

March 30

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

March 30

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

March 31

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

March 31

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Note: All times listed are Eastern

Radio Schedule

Date Program Time Network
March 28 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
March 28 Brisnet Call-In Show 4 p.m. HRRN
March 29 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
March 29 Betting with Bobby 4 p.m. HRRN
March 29 AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview 6 p.m. HRRN
March 29 Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut 6 p.m. ESPN Louisville 680AM/105.7FM
March 30 Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires 8 a.m. HRRN
March 30 Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network 10 a.m. 106.1 FM

Note: All times listed are Eastern

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