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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 16-19
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Action around North American racetracks will be extended for the upcoming weekend, as several venues will hold President’s Day cards on Monday, Feb. 19. In terms of stakes activity, two Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve points races are on tap: the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds on Saturday, Feb. 17, and the Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.
Both the Risen Star and Sunland Park Derby will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV as part of that network’s comprehensive coverage that also includes undercard races from those tracks as well as racing from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Turfway Park, and other tracks.
Racing from Aqueduct, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races,” airing on Fox Sports. Both Aqueduct and Oaklawn will hold cards on President’s Day, and NYRA-produced “America’s Day at the Races” will have a program on the holiday as well. Check the below schedule for Fox Sports channels and air 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 TV and radio horse racing coverage for the extended holiday weekend:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 16 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 16 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 16 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 17 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 17 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Risen Star Stakes |
post time varies |
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Feb. 17 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 18 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Sunland Park Derby |
post time varies |
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Feb. 18 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 19 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on FS2, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS1 |
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Feb. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 19 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 16 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 16 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 16 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 16 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN Louisville 680AM/105.7FM |
Feb. 17 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 17 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Feb. 19 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Note: All times listed are Eastern