
A Day in the Life of a Kentucky Derby Horse
The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by one final Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race at Keeneland and the scheduled second start of 2025 for Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna at Oaklawn Park. Saturday at Keeneland, 3-year-olds face off in the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, while at Oaklawn, Thorpedo Anna is a heavy morning-line favorite in the Apple Blossom Handicap.
Keeneland’s Spring Meet was postponed for two days due to heavy rain but is now in full swing, and the Lexington Stakes along with all other races at the picturesque Lexington track will be showcased on FanDuel TV along with racing from tracks such as Gulfstream Park and Laurel Park.
Additional coverage at Keeneland includes the popular “Today at Keeneland,” show, a 30-minute race-day preview hosted by Gabby Gaudet and Scott Hazelton. “Today at Keeneland,” will be shown live on FanDuel every Saturday and Sunday during the meet and streams live every race day on Keeneland.com, Keeneland Select, Keeneland’s YouTube channel, and several other outlets.
Racing from Oaklawn Park, including the Apple Blossom Saturday evening, and from Aqueduct will be covered on the “America’s Day at the Races” program during a four-day span starting Thursday, April 10. The NYRA-produced show airs on FOX Sports networks – 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 for this week’s TV and radio horse racing coverage, with the Kentucky Derby less than four weeks away:
Stakes Race Schedule
Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
Maker's Mark Mile Stakes |
April 11 |
5:16 p.m. |
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Stonestreet Lexington Stakes |
April 12 |
5:16 p.m. |
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Count Fleet Sprint Handicap |
April 12 |
5:04 p.m. |
|
Jenny Wiley Stakes |
April 12 |
5:48 p.m. |
|
Apple Blossom Handicap |
April 12 |
6:48 p.m. |
|
Giant's Causeway Stakes |
April 13 |
4:44 p.m. |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
April 10 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5 p.m. |
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April 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 11 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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April 11 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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April 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 12 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m., and 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on FS2; 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS1 |
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April 12 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 12 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 13 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 13 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
April 13 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
April 10 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
April 10 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
April 10 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
April 11 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
April 11 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
April 11 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
April 11 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
April 11 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
April 12 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern