Locked Wins Cigar Mile, Poster Wins Remsen as Prat Sets Jockey Stakes Record
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2024
Events / TravelThe upcoming holiday weekend promises to be full of excitement for horse racing fans and bettors, with coast-to-coast action at premier tracks such as Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Aqueduct, and Gulfstream Park. Gulfstream launches its Championship Meet earlier than usual this year, beginning on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and running all the way until March 30, 2025.
Live racing from Gulfstream, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and other tracks including Woodbine and Fair Grounds will be shown on FanDuel TV, highlighted by three straight cards under the Twin Spires at Churchill from Thanksgiving through Saturday, Nov. 30, featuring important graded stakes. Both Churchill and Del Mar wrap up their fall meets on Sunday, Dec. 1.
As part of its comprehensive coverage, FanDuel TV will also show all races from Churchill on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and on closing day, Dec. 1. Wednesday’s action is highlighted by a loaded maiden race for 2-year-olds featuring the return of trainer Bob Baffert to the track with “buzz” horse Barnes and also the debut of Absolutely Hot, a Dale Romans trainee partially owned by comedian Heather McMahan through ABR’s “A Stake in Stardom” initiative.
Racing from Aqueduct is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races” two days during this time period, Friday, Nov. 29, and Sunday. The NYRA-produced show airs on FOX Sports – check the below schedule for channels and times.
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.
Here’s a rundown of TV and radio horse racing coverage for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Nov. 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing including opening day of Gulfstream Park's Championship Meet |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 29 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on FS1, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. on FS2 |
|
Nov. 29 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 29 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Nov. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
Dec. 1 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
|
Dec. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing including closing day at Churchill Downs and Del Mar |
post time varies |
|
Dec. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Nov. 27 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 27 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 28 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 28 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 28 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 29 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 29 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 29 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 30 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 30 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern