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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Nov. 18-22
Events / TravelAs an unprecedented year winds down and cases of COVID-19 rise across North America, the horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the pandemic. Many racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators or with limits to attendance, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
Charities are ramping up services to help track workers, while many other organizations including the Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation are redirecting resources to support medical efforts to combat the spread of the virus and support backstretch workers. (All proceeds from the Old Smoke T-shirt on sale on the left will go to the TJC Safety Net Foundation.)
For the week ahead, racing from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs is televised on “America’s Day at the Races." The NYRA-produced show runs Wednesday through Sunday this week on FS1 and FS2. The shows will also air on MSG+ and on regional Fox outlets Prime Ticket and Fox Sports San Diego – check NYRA’s website for those dates and times.
Racing from Del Mar and other tracks will be shown on TVG as part of its coast-to-coast coverage.
Here’s a rundown of television and radio coverage for the upcoming weekend.
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Nov. 18 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Nov. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 19 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Nov. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 20 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Nov. 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 21 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Nov. 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Nov. 22 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12 p.m.-4 p.m. on FS1 and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2 |
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Nov. 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Nov. 18 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 18 | Race Day on HRRN | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 18 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 19 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 19 | Race Day on HRRN | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 19 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 20 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Nov. 20 | Race Day on HRRN | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 20 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 21 | Equine Forum Show | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Nov. 21 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern