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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 24-26
Events / TravelThe upcoming weekend in horse racing expands the map for North American racing fans. In addition to an important Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep set for Saturday, Feb. 25 – the $1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park – several U.S.-based horses have shipped overseas to run in the world’s richest race – the $20 million Saudi Cup – also on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
The Saudi Cup and other races on the card will be shown live on FS2 during a special broadcast of NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. FanDuel TV will also provide live coverage.
“America’s Day at the Races” will also broadcast the Rebel Stakes later Saturday as part of a lengthy broadcast from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS2. Racing from Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs will be featured along with other action from Oaklawn. “America’s Day at the Races” also airs Friday and Sunday on FS1 and FS2 – check the below schedule for air times.
FanDuel TV will show the Rebel as part of its comprehensive coverage that also includes races from Gulfstream Park, Turfway Park, and other tracks.
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 TV and radio coverage of horse racing for the days ahead:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 24 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS1, 3 p.m.-4:50 p.m. on FS2 |
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Feb. 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 25 |
"America's Day at the Races" featuring a live broadcast of the Saudi Cup |
8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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Feb. 25 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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Feb. 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 26 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 24 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 24 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 24 | Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 25 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 25 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern