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Fans enjoy live racing at Tampa Bay Downs. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)
We’re now deep in the heart of prep season for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, and two more qualifying points races are scheduled for Saturday, March 7: the ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs and the San Felipe Stakes Presented by DK Horse at Santa Anita Park.
The Tampa Bay Derby will be showcased on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” telecast along with other races from Tampa, Oaklawn Park, and Aqueduct. “America’s Day at the Races” has a four-show run this week, starting Thursday, March 5, and ending Sunday, March 8, airing on FOX Sports. Check the below schedule for channels and times.
The San Felipe and all other races from Santa Anita Park – including Saturday’s Santa Anita Handicap Presented by Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel – will be broadcast on FanDuel TV as per their normal schedule. FanDuel TV will also show live racing from tracks including Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, and Turfway Park.
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 coverage of horse racing:
Stakes Race Schedule
|
Stakes |
Date |
Post Time |
Channel(s) |
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Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes |
March 7 |
TBA |
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B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes Presented by FanDuel |
March 7 |
4:30 p.m. |
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Hillsborough Stakes |
March 7 |
TBA |
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Florida Oaks |
March 7 |
TBA |
|
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ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby |
March 7 |
TBA |
|
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Azeri Stakes |
March 7 |
5:44 p.m. |
|
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Hurricane Bertie Stakes |
March 7 |
5:52 p.m. |
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San Felipe Stakes Presented by DK Horse |
March 7 |
6:30 p.m. |
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Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes |
March 7 |
7 p.m. |
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Santa Anita Handicap Presented by Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel |
March 7 |
7:30 p.m. |
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Santa Ysabel Stakes |
March 8 |
TBA |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
|
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
|
March 5 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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March 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 6 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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March 6 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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March 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 7 |
"America's Day at the Races" featuring broadcast of the ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby |
2 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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March 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing featuring broadcast of the San Felipe Stakes Presented by DK Horse |
post time varies |
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March 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 8 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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March 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| March 5 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| March 5 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 5 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 6 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| March 6 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 6 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 6 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 6 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/93.9 The Ville |
| March 6 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
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