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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Feb. 23-27
Events / TravelThe marquee event on the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve lands in Hot Springs, Ark., this Saturday, Feb. 26 for a major prep race at Oaklawn Park, the $1 million Rebel Stakes. The Rebel offers qualifying points to Derby 148 on a 50-20-10-5 distribution to the top four finishers.
The Rebel and other races from Oaklawn will be showcased on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” along with Saturday action from Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs. “America’s Day at the Races” airs from Friday to Sunday on FS2 – check the below schedule for air times.
In addition, Fox Sports will provide live coverage on FS2 of the $20 million Saudi Cup Saturday from King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The race is expected to draw U.S.-based stars Mandaloun and Midnight Bourbon.
The Rebel and the Saudi Cup will also be shown on TVG as part of their usual comprehensive coverage.
For livestreaming coverage, don’t miss ABR’s new show “Devine and the Dog” airing Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. ET. Hosted by racing analyst Megan Devine and horseplayer and raconteur Chase Sessoms, aka “The Wolf of Oaklawn,” “Devine and the Dog” can be streamed on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
The popular “La Trifecta” returns this Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. ET for a new show. Presented en Espanol, the show is hosted by Darwin Vizcaya, Claudia Spadaro, and Annise Montplaisir. This week’s show will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
Here’s a guide to TV, radio, and livestreaming coverage for the week:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Feb. 23 |
"Devine and the Dog" |
6 p.m. |
|
Feb. 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Feb. 24 |
"La Trifecta" |
8 p.m. |
|
Feb. 25 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
|
Feb. 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Feb. 26 |
Broadcast of the Saudi Cup and undercard races |
8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
|
Feb. 26 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-7 p.m. |
|
Feb. 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Feb. 27 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
|
Feb. 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 23 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 23 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 24 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 24 | Race Day on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 24 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 25 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 25 | RaceDay on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 25 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 25 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight Presented by Kentucky HPBA | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
Feb. 26 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 26 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern