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Where to Watch/Listen: 2021 Preakness Stakes Week
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After an exciting edition of Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1, the focus of the racing world now shifts to Baltimore and Pimlico, where the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes is set for this Saturday, May 15.
Television coverage of the Preakness Stakes is provided by NBC Sports and their award-winning team. The broadcasts begin on Friday, May 14 with a one-hour broadcast of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 3-year-old fillies plus a Preakness Preview, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. On Saturday, May 15, races from Pimlico leading up to the Preakness will be shown on NBCSN from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET and then move over to NBC from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. The Preakness Stakes has a scheduled post time of 6:47 p.m. ET.
NBC Sports’ Derby coverage is anchored by Mike Tirico, with analysis from retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss, plus reporting and features from the rest of NBC Sports’ horse racing team including Donna Barton Brothers on horseback, handicapping picks from Eddie Olczyk, and much more. Coverage is also available to stream live on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app.
Racing from Churchill Downs and Belmont Park this week will be shown on “America’s Day at the Races.” The NYRA-produced show presented by Claiborne Farm and America’s Best Racing begins a four-day run on Thursday, May 13. “America’s Day at the Races” airs on FS1 and FS2 – check the below schedule for air times.
In addition to the NBC Sports and Fox Sports coverage, TVG will also provide its usual comprehensive menu of racing throughout the week from tracks including Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park.
To headline the week's live streaming coverage, on Saturday ABR presents “Preakness Live!,” the go-to second-screen experience for watching Pimlico's signature race. Hosted by Dan Tordjman, Bram Weinstein and Danielle Moinet, the show begins at 4:30 p.m. ET May 15 and will feature over special guests leading up to the Preakness including handicappers and racing personalities. Watch “Preakness Live!” on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
On Thursday, May 13, the popular “La Trifecta” show returns at 8 p.m. ET with a Preakness preview. Presented en Espanol, the show is hosted by Darwin Vizcaya, Claudia Spadaro, and Annise Montplaisir. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
ABR's “Always Be Racing” show returns this Friday, May 14. Hosted by BlackJack Fletcher and Danielle Moinet, the show begins at 3 p.m. ET. “Always Be Racing” can be viewed on ABR's Facebook and Twitter channels as well as BlackJack's Twitter account and Danielle's Twitter account.
And after the Preakness, ABR's “The Winner’s Circle” will be back at its usual Monday timeslot of 11 a.m. ET with a show on May 17 analyzing the results of the big race. Presented by NYRA and NYRA Bets and hosted by Bram Weinstein and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” can be viewed on ABR’s Twitter and Facebook channels and Bram Weinstein’s Twitter channel. Archived episodes of “The Winner’s Circle” are available as podcasts via Apple and Spotify.
Here is a list of the television, live streaming, and radio coverage for Preakness Stakes week.
TV/Live Streaming Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
May 11 |
Preakness Stakes post-position draw |
4 p.m. |
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May 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 12 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 13 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
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May 13 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 13 |
"La Trifecta" |
8 p.m. |
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May 14 |
Broadcast of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes |
5 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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May 14 |
"Always Be Racing" |
3 p.m. |
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May 14 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS1, 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on FS2 |
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May 14 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 15 |
Broadcast of the Preakness Stakes |
2 p.m.-5 p.m. on NBCSN, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on NBC |
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May 15 |
"Preakness Live!" |
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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May 15 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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May 15 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 16 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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May 16 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 17 |
"The Winner's Circle" |
11 a.m. |
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May 17 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
May 11 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 12 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 12 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
May 12 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 13 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 13 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
May 13 | Brisnet Call-in Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 14 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 14 | Coverage of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and other Pimlico races | 3 p.m.-6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 14 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 14 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
May 15 | Equine Forum | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
May 15 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
May 15 | Coverage of the Preakness Stakes and other Pimlico races | 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | HRRN |
May 17 | Thoroughbred Post with Les Salzman | 5 p.m. | www.WEQSN.com |
Note: All times listed are Eastern