Where to Watch/Listen: Keeneland's Fall Stars Weekend and Much More

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A festive group enjoys opening day of Keeneland’s fall 2024 meet. The 2025 fall meet begins Friday, Oct. 3. (Eclipse Sportswire)

One of the most important weekends in the Thoroughbred racing calendar is just days away, with elite racing scheduled all throughout North America and overseas as well. This is the final big weekend of Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” qualifiers, which offer winners automatic entry in World Championships races Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Twenty-one of the final 22 “Win and You’re In” preps will be held from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, and television viewing options are plentiful.

Keeneland Race Course begins its very popular October meet Friday and will host seven “Win and You’re In” races over what’s been branded as Fall Stars Weekend. Three of those Challenge Series events will be televised on CNBC Saturday during a two-hour program from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. ET and two more will air on NBC Sunday during another two-hour program with the same times. The two programs will also be available for streaming on Peacock.

In addition to races at Keeneland, the Saturday CNBC show will also televise one “Win and You’re In” prep from Santa Anita Park. Every race from Keeneland and Santa Anita over the weekend will be shown live on FanDuel TV as part of its comprehensive daily package that also includes tracks such as Gulfstream Park and Woodbine.

A staple during Keeneland’s meet is the “Today at Keeneland” show, a 30-minute preview beginning each day of live racing at 11:30 a.m. ET and hosted by Scott Hazelton and Keeneland’s new director of communications, Gabby Gaudet. “Today at Keeneland” streams live on various outlets including Keeneland’s website and YouTube channel.

Racing from Belmont at the Big A, including four Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races, will air on “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 5. That show is on FOX Sports – check the below schedule for channels and times.

A huge day of racing is on tap Sunday at Longchamp in France, featuring six “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Breeders’ Cup topped by the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The Arc plus other races will air on FS2 during a one-hour show Sunday morning, and all races from Longchamp will be shown live on FanDuel TV.

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.

ABR presents a livestream Saturday spotlighting Woodbine’s Fall Turf Showcase racecard highlighted by the Canadian International Stakes. “Woodbine LIVE!” will be hosted by Maddy Playle, Dan Tordjman, and Alexa Zepp and feature special guests throughout. “Woodbine LIVE!” has a tentative start time of 4 p.m. ET and will stream on ABR’s Facebook, X, and YouTube channels.

Here's a media schedule for one of the busiest and most exciting weeks in horse racing:

Stakes Race Schedule

Stakes

Date

Post Time

Channel(s)

Matron Stakes

Oct. 2

3:10 p.m.

FS2

Futurity Stakes

Oct. 3

3:51 p.m.

FS2

Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes

Oct. 3

4:12 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Jessamine Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales

Oct. 3

4:44 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Pilgrim Stakes

Oct. 3

4:50 p.m.

FS2

Darley Alcibiades Stakes

Oct. 3

5:16 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes

Oct. 4

1:43 p.m.

FS1

Frizette Stakes

Oct. 4

2:49 p.m.

FS1

Champagne Stakes

Oct. 4

3:20 p.m.

FS1

Woodford Stakes Presented by FanDuel

Oct. 4

3:40 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Miss Grillo Stakes

Oct. 4

3:51 p.m.

FS1

Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes

Oct. 4

4:12 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

Chillingworth Stakes

Oct. 4

4:30 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

First Lady Stakes

Oct. 4

4:44 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

American Pharoah Stakes Presented by DK Horse

Oct. 4

5 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

Claiborne Breeders' Futurity

Oct. 4

5:16 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes

Oct. 4

5:48 p.m.

CNBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

bet365 Dance Smartly Stakes

Oct. 4

TBA

FanDuel TV

Nearctic Stakes Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Oct. 4

TBA

FanDuel TV

Canadian International Stakes

Oct. 4

TBA

FanDuel TV

Rodeo Drive Stakes

Oct. 4

7:30 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Oak Leaf Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association

Oct. 4

8 p.m.

FanDuel TV

Waya Stakes

Oct. 5

TBA

FS2

Juddmonte Spinster Stakes

Oct. 5

5:16 p.m.

NBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes

Oct. 5

5:48 p.m.

NBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV

Surfer Girl Stakes

Oct. 5

TBA

FanDuel TV

Zuma Beach Stakes

Oct. 5

TBA

FanDuel TV

Note: All times listed are Eastern

TV/Livestream Schedule

Date

Program

Time

Network/Social Media

Oct. 2

"America's Day at the Races"

1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

FS2

Oct. 2

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

Oct. 2

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Oct. 3

"Today at Keeneland"

11:30 a.m.

Keeneland.com and YouTube

Oct. 3

"America's Day at the Races"

1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

FS2

Oct. 3

"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview"

2:30 p.m.

SportsGrid

Oct. 3

Live coverage of horse racing including opening day at Keeneland

post time varies

FanDuel TV

Oct. 3

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Oct. 4

"Today at Keeneland"

11:30 a.m.

Keeneland.com and YouTube

Oct. 4

"America's Day at the Races"

12 p.m.-4 p.m.

FS1

Oct. 4

Broadcast of six Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races from Keeneland and Santa Anita

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

CNBC and Peacock

Oct. 4

"Woodbine LIVE!"

4 p.m.

Facebook, X, and YouTube

Oct. 4

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

Oct. 4

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Oct. 5

"Today at Keeneland"

11:30 a.m.

Keeneland.com and YouTube

Oct. 5

Broadcast of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe from Longchamp

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

FS1

Oct. 5

"America's Day at the Races"

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on FS1, 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. on FS2

FS1 and FS2

Oct. 5

Broadcast of two Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races from Keeneland

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

NBC and Peacock

Oct. 5

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

FanDuel TV

Oct. 5

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

Racetrack Television Network

Note: All times listed are Eastern

Radio Schedule

Date Program Time Network
Oct. 2 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
Oct. 2 1/ST BET Racing Show 4 p.m. HRRN
Oct. 2 Brisnet Call-In Show 6 p.m. HRRN
Oct. 3 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
Oct. 3 Betting with Bobby 4 p.m. HRRN
Oct. 3 Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton 5 p.m. HRRN
Oct. 3 AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview 6 p.m. HRRN
Oct. 4 Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires 8 a.m. HRRN
Oct. 4 Off to the Races Radio 10 a.m. ESPN Richmond

Note: All times listed are Eastern

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