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An active weekend lies ahead in for Thoroughbred racing, with an international component. One Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race is scheduled, the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes Saturday, Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park. And overseas, the $20 million Saudi Cup – the world’s richest race – will also be held on Feb. 24.
The Saudi Cup will be televised live on a special broadcast of “America’s Day at the Races” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on FS2. Other races on the Saudi Cup card from Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh will also be shown during the four-hour program.
The Rebel Stakes will be featured on a Saturday afternoon broadcast of “America’s Day at the Races” along with other races from Oaklawn Park and Aqueduct. The NYRA-produced show runs each afternoon from Friday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, Feb. 25 on the Fox Sports network – check the below schedule for channels and air times.
Oaklawn’s Rebel Stakes will also be shown live on FanDuel TV along with racing from tracks such as Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Turfway Park, and Laurel Park as part of that channel’s daily package.
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 weekend:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 23 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 24 |
"America's Day at the Races" broadcast of the Saudi Cup |
8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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Feb. 24 |
"America's Day at the Races" including broadcast of the Rebel Stakes |
2 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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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" |
3 p.m.-6 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 |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 23 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 23 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 23 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 23 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN Louisville 680AM/105.7FM |
Feb. 24 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 24 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern