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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage April 11-14
Events / TravelFollowing a busy April opening weekend of prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the upcoming weekend dials down the activity, but only slightly, as several important stakes races are on the schedule, including the final qualifying points prep for Derby 150 at Keeneland and a marquee race for older fillies and mares at Oaklawn Park.
The Stonestreet Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, set for Saturday, April 13 at 5:48 p.m. ET, offers a total of 42 points to reserve a spot in the Kentucky Derby to the top five finishers. The Lexington Stakes will be shown live on FanDuel TV along with all other races during Keeneland’s spring meet including the prestigious Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes Friday, April 12 (post time 5:16 p.m. ET). FanDuel TV will carry the “Today at Keeneland” show Saturdays and Sundays on its channel during the meet; the popular program hosted by Gabby Gaudet and Scott Hazelton streams live every day of live racing on Keeneland.com, Keeneland’s YouTube channel, and other Lexington-area outlets.
FanDuel TV will also show live racing from tracks such as Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, and Golden Gate Fields as part of their comprehensive package.
Action from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park is showcased on “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14, including Oaklawn’s Apple Blossom Handicap for older females on Saturday, April 13 at 6:46 p.m. ET. NYRA-produced “America’s Day at the Races” airs on FS2 this week – check the below schedule for 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.
America’s Best Racing’s livestream “Keeneland Weekend Kickoff LIVE!” continues this Friday, April 12, on-site from Keeneland’s The Hill, the popular tailgating area just east of the racetrack. Hosted by ABR’s Rachel Miller, analyst Ren Carothers, and handicapper Alexa Zepp, “Keeneland Weekend Kickoff LIVE!” starts at 4 p.m. ET and features analysis of and picks for the day’s races as well as guests from Keeneland, area horse farms, and the Ed Brown Society celebrating African Americans in the horse industry. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube channels and on its Instagram account.
Here’s a rundown of TV, streaming, and radio coverage of horse racing for the weekend:
TV and Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
April 11 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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April 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 12 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 12 |
Live coverage of horse racing including broadcast of the Maker's Mark Mile Stakes |
post time varies |
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April 12 |
“Keeneland Weekend Kickoff LIVE!” |
4 p.m. |
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April 12 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 13 |
"America's Day at the Races" including broadcast of the Apple Blossom Handicap |
1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
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April 13 |
Live coverage of horse racing including broadcast of the Lexington Stakes |
post time varies |
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April 13 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 14 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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April 14 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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April 14 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
April 11 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
April 11 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
April 12 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
April 12 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
April 12 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
April 12 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
April 13 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
April 13 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern