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“And they’re off” at Fair Grounds. (Eclipse Sportswire)
Two qualifying points prep races for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve highlight the upcoming pre-Christmas weekend on the racing calendar, both set for Saturday, Dec. 20. The Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds and the Remington Springboard Mile Stakes at Remington Park each offer qualifying points for the May 2 Derby to the top five finishers on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis.
Both the Gun Runner and Springboard Mile will be broadcast on FanDuel TV along with action from tracks such as Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park.
Live racing from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races” during a three-day run from Friday, Dec. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 21. The NYRA-produced show will also broadcast select races from Tampa Bay Downs and Laurel Park and 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 this week’s horse racing coverage on TV, streaming, and radio:
Stakes Race Schedule
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Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
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Harlan's Holiday Stakes |
Dec. 20 |
4:48 p.m. |
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Fort Lauderdale Stakes |
Dec. 20 |
5:18 p.m. |
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Gun Runner Stakes |
Dec. 20 |
6:45 p.m. |
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Remington Springboard Mile Stakes |
Dec. 20 |
11:26 p.m. |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
|
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
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Dec. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 19 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Dec. 19 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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Dec. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 20 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Dec. 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Gun Runner Stakes and Remington Springboard Mile Stakes |
post time varies |
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Dec. 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 21 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on FS1, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2 |
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Dec. 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Dec. 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| Dec. 18 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Dec. 18 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Dec. 18 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Dec. 19 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Dec. 19 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Dec. 19 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
| Dec. 19 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Dec. 19 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/93.9 The Ville |
| Dec. 20 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
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