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Racing as it is meant to be at Keeneland. (Eclipse Sportswire)
The last marquee weekend in terms of prep races for the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is coming up, with three races each offering 200 total qualifying points for the May 4 run for the roses set for Saturday, April 6: the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct, the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, and the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park.
FanDuel TV will show each of these three important preps live as part of their daily package that also provides comprehensive coverage of Keeneland’s spring meet, which begins on Friday, April 5 and runs through April 26. FanDuel TV will carry the “Today at Keeneland” show Saturdays and Sundays on its channel during the meet; the popular program hosted by Gabby Gaudet and Scott Hazelton streams live every day of live racing on Keeneland.com, Keeneland’s YouTube channel, and other Lexington-area outlets.
The Wood Memorial will also air on “America’s Day at the Races” along with other races from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park. The NYRA-produced show runs from Thursday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6 on the Fox Sports network – check the below schedule for channels and times.
NBC Sports presents a Road to the Kentucky Derby recap show Saturday evening with a live broadcast of the Santa Anita Derby and analysis of all three important preps, airing on CNBC from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET and streaming on Peacock.
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.
America’s Best Racing is excited to announce a new livestream running every Friday in April on-site from Keeneland’s The Hill, the popular tailgating area just east of the racetrack. Hosted by ABR’s Rachel Miller, analyst Ren Carothers, and handicapper Alexa Zepp, “Keeneland Weekend Kickoff LIVE!” starts at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, April 5, and features analysis of and picks for the day’s races as well as guests from Keeneland, area horse farms, and the Ed Brown Society celebrating African Americans in the horse industry. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube channels and on its Instagram account.
Here’s a rundown of TV, streaming, and radio coverage for a great spring weekend in horse racing:
TV and Livestream Schedule
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Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
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April 4 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 5 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing including opening day at Keeneland |
post time varies |
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April 5 |
“Keeneland Weekend Kickoff LIVE!” |
4 p.m. |
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April 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 6 |
"America's Day at the Races" including broadcast of the Wood Memorial Stakes |
11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. on FS1, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on FS2 |
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April 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing including broadcast of the Blue Grass Stakes |
post time varies |
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April 6 |
Road to the Kentucky Derby featuring broadcast of the Santa Anita Derby |
7 p.m.-8 p.m. |
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April 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 7 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| April 4 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| April 4 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| April 5 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| April 5 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| April 5 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| April 5 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
| April 6 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| April 6 | 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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