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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage May 8-11
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After a whirlwind week in horse racing where TV viewership of the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reached its highest mark since 1989, upcoming coverage of the sport returns to a normal level – but only briefly as the 150th Preakness Stakes is just around the corner on May 17.
Racing from Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Woodbine, and many other tracks will air on FanDuel TV as per its usual comprehensive coverage. FanDuel TV will also cover Monmouth Park in Long Branch, N.J., which kicks off its 2025 meet on Saturday, May 10.
Action from Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct) is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday, May 8, through Sunday, May 11, including a big card on Saturday topped by the Peter Pan Stakes, a prep for the June 7 Belmont Stakes. The show airs on FOX Sports channels this week – check the below schedule for 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, livestreaming, and radio:
Stakes Race Schedule
Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
Man o' War Stakes |
May 10 |
1:47 p.m. |
|
John A. Nerud Stakes |
May 10 |
4:40 p.m. |
|
Mamzelle Stakes |
May 10 |
5:27 p.m. |
|
Ruffian Stakes |
May 10 |
6:16 p.m. |
|
Peter Pan Stakes |
May 10 |
6:46 p.m. |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
May 8 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5 p.m. |
|
May 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 9 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
|
May 9 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
|
May 9 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 9 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 10 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS1 |
|
May 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing including opening day at Monmouth Park |
post time varies |
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May 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 11 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
|
May 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
May 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
May 8 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 8 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
May 8 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 9 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
May 9 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
May 9 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
May 9 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
May 9 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
May 10 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern