After a week-plus of significant winter weather and Arctic temperatures across most of the eastern half of the U.S. led to several racetracks closing and postponing stakes, the upcoming week promises to be a return to normalcy for most venues, and with a boost in major races on the calendar.

On Friday, Feb. 6, both the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park and the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct will be held as part of rescheduled racecards (both were originally set for Jan. 31). They are both qualifying points preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, each offering 42 points to the top five finishers distributed on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale.

The Southwest and the Withers will be shown live on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” show airing on FOX Sports. “America’s Day at the Races” showcases action from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park and also broadcasts races from Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise. It runs this week from Thursday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 8 – check the below schedule for channels and times.

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There are two more Kentucky Derby preps each offering 42 points scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7: the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park. The Sam F. Davis will be broadcast on “America’s Day at the Races,” while the Robert B. Lewis will air on FanDuel TV as part of that network’s comprehensive coverage of Santa Anita. FanDuel TV will also show live racing from numerous other tracks including Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, and Turfway Park.

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 Rok

To kick off the 2026 livestream calendar, America’s Best Racing presents can’t-miss show Friday, Feb. 6 focusing on the fascinating world of Thoroughbred breeding. Sponsored by Resolute Racing, “Breeding in the Bluegrass” is hosted by ABR’s Rachel Miller and Alexa Zepp and Chelsey Stewart, CEO of Resolute Racing, from Olive’s Apron in Lexington and featuring special guests. In this exclusive livestream, viewers will step inside the breeding shed and learn the 2026 mating plans for Resolute Racing’s most high-profile broodmares. From champion racemares to Grade 1 producers, this behind-the-scenes broadcast will reveal which world-class stallions Resolute’s headline mares will visit – and why each pairing was carefully selected.

“Breeding in the Bluegrass” begins at 6:30 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on ABR’s Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Here’s a rundown of a busy and exciting week in horse racing on TV, streaming, and radio:

Stakes Race Schedule

Note: All times listed are Eastern

TV/Livestream Schedule

Note: All times listed are Eastern

Radio Schedule

Note: All times listed are Eastern