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Events / TravelA historic winter storm affecting areas ranging from south Texas to New England has closed several racetracks and altered prep race schedules on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but there’s plenty of activity remaining for the upcoming weekend, highlighted by the second annual Saudi Cup, the world’s richest race, at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
The $20 million Saudi Cup is set for Saturday, Feb. 20, and is expected to draw some of the best older dirt racehorses in the world, headlined by Knicks Go and Charlatan. Saturday’s races will be broadcast on FS2 and FS1 as part of the NYRA-produced “America’s Day at the Races” series. Undercard races will air on FS2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon ET, and the Saudi Cup will air on FS1 during an hour-long broadcast from noon to 1 p.m. ET.
“America’s Day at the Races,” presented by Claiborne Farm and America’s Best Racing, will also present broadcasts on FS2 featuring races from tracks including Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday and Sunday. Check the below schedule for air times. Oaklawn Park’s cards on Saturday and Sunday have been cancelled due to the winter storm.
Racing from Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and other tracks will be shown daily on TVG as part of their comprehensive coverage.
A busy live streaming schedule for the upcoming week is highlighted by the 2021 premiere of “The Winner’s Circle.” Presented by NYRA and NYRA Bets and hosted by Bram Weinstein, the show has been reconfigured as live streaming content for this year and will air on Mondays at 11 a.m. ET. “The Winner’s Circle” will recap the previous weekend's action, look ahead to upcoming major races, and feature interviews with the sport’s leading figures.
The Feb. 22 premiere of “The Winner’s Circle” can be viewed on ABR’s Twitter and Facebook channels and Bram Weinstein’s Twitter channel. Archived episodes of “The Winner’s Circle” will be available as podcasts via Apple and Spotify.
Thursday night, Feb. 18, the popular “La Trifecta” program returns at 7 p.m. ET. Presented en Espanol, the show is hosted by Darwin Vizcaya, Claudia Spadaro, and Annise Montplaisir. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
Lastly, the new “Always Be Racing” live streaming show scheduled returns this Friday, Feb. 19. Hosted by BlackJack Fletcher, the show begins at 4 p.m. ET. “Always Be Racing” can be viewed on ABR's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels as well as BlackJack Fletcher's Twitter account.
Here’s a rundown of upcoming TV, live streaming, and radio coverage of horse racing.
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 19 |
"La Trifecta" |
7 p.m. |
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Feb. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 19 |
"Always Be Racing" |
4 p.m. |
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Feb. 20 |
"America's Day at the Races" coverage of the Saudi Cup |
8:30 a.m.-noon on FS2, noon-1 p.m. on FS1 |
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Feb. 20 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 21 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 22 |
"The Winners' Circle" season premiere |
11 a.m. |
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Feb. 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 18 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 18 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 18 | Brisnet Call-in Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 19 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 19 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 19 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 20 | Equine Forum Show | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 20 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern