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The upcoming weekend is highlighted by big races on both coasts, as Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar are now both in full swing with their summer meets. Saturday, July 26 at Saratoga, a small but star-studded field is entered in the Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun, which is the local prep race for the “Mid-summer Derby,” the DraftKings Travers Stakes on Aug. 23.
The Jim Dandy field is headlined by Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets winner Sovereignty, and also features Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes third-place finisher Baeza and fan favorite Sandman, who finished third in the Preakness Stakes.
Saturday at Del Mar, the Bing Crosby Stakes is a Win and You’re In qualifying race for the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint, which will be held right back at the seaside southern California track in November.
The Jim Dandy Stakes is showcased on NYRA’s “Saratoga Live,” which will be broadcast nationwide on FOX during a three-hour show on Saturday. “Saratoga Live” airs each day from Wednesday, July 23, through Sunday, July 27, on FOX Sports – check the below schedule for channels and times. (The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, a Win and You’re In qualifier at Ascot Racecourse in England for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf, will also be broadcast by FOX Sports on Saturday morning.)
The Bing Crosby, along with all other races from Del Mar during its summer meet, will be broadcast on FanDuel TV. The network also airs live racing every day from tracks including Gulfstream Park, Ellis Park, and Woodbine as well as Friday racing from Saratoga.
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 TV, streaming, and radio horse racing coverage:
Stakes Race Schedule
Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
Amsterdam Stakes Presented by Albany Health Med System |
July 25 |
5:53 p.m. |
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Trillium Stakes Presented by Don Julio |
July 26 |
TBA |
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Monmouth Oaks |
July 26 |
TBA |
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Ontario Colleen Stakes |
July 26 |
TBA |
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Lake George Stakes Presented by Surfside |
July 26 |
5:04 p.m. |
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Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun |
July 26 |
5:41 p.m. |
|
San Diego Handicap |
July 26 |
TBA |
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Bing Crosby Stakes |
July 26 |
TBA |
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Glens Falls Stakes |
July 27 |
TBA |
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Eddie Read Stakes |
July 27 |
TBA |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
July 23 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
|
July 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 24 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
|
July 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 25 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m. |
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July 25 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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July 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 26 |
Broadcast of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes |
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
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July 26 |
"Saratoga Live" |
12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS2, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on FOX, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS1 |
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July 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 27 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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July 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
July 23 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
July 24 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
July 24 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
July 24 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
July 25 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
July 25 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
July 25 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
July 25 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
July 25 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight Hosted by Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
July 26 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
July 26 | Off to the Races Radio | 10 a.m. | ESPN Richmond |
Note: All times listed are Eastern