Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for July 28-Aug. 2

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Fans cheer as horses race down the stretch at Del Mar in July 2021. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Last weekend marked a brief break in the schedule of “Win and You’re In” qualifying races for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, but the action picks back up as July turns to August, with two preps slated to be run at Del Mar on Saturday and Sunday.

First up is the Bing Crosby Stakes on Saturday, July 31, a Challenge Series qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Then on Sunday, Aug. 1, fillies and mares will contest the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes as they vie for a spot in the starting gate of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Both Breeders’ Cup races will be held at Del Mar on Nov. 6 as part of the 38th World Championships.

Both the Bing Crosby and Clement Hirsch will be broadcast live on TVG as part of their comprehensive coverage of racing at seaside Del Mar in southern California.

Top-class racing continues at Saratoga Race Course starting Wednesday and ending Sunday, and on-site coverage will be, as usual, provided by the NYRA-produced show Saratoga Live.” The show airs on either FS1 or FS2 during the week ahead – check the below schedule for air times. This week’s marquee races at the Spa are the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap for sprinters, the Bowling Green Stakes for turf runners, and the Jim Dandy Stakes for 3-year-olds, all slated for Saturday. Current 3-year-old divisional leader and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets winner Essential Quality is expected to start in the Jim Dandy.

On Sunday, Aug. 1 in Canada, Woodbine will run the Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser and the Royal North Stakes. The races will be broadcast live on TVG, and for the ultimate second-screen experience, America’s Best Racing will present “Woodbine Live!,” a live streaming show featuring both stakes. The show is sponsored by Woodbine with a start time of 4:30 p.m. ET. It will be hosted by Dan Tordjman and feature appearances by J.D. Fox, Ellis Starr, and Ren Carothers“Woodbine Live!” is available to view on ABR's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels.

On Friday, July 30, “Always Be Racing” returns for a new show. Hosted by BlackJack Fletcher and Danielle Moinet, the show begins at 3 p.m. ET. “Always Be Racing” can be viewed on ABR's Facebook and Twitter channels as well as BlackJack's Twitter account and Danielle's Twitter account.

ABR's new “Saratoga Saturdays” live streaming show continues this Saturday, July 31, at 9 a.m. ET. The morning show, hosted by Jonathon Kinchen and Anita Marks, will delve deeply into all things Spa-specific and preview the major Saturday races. “Saratoga Saturdays” can be viewed on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels as well as Jonathon’s Twitter account and Anita’s Twitter account, and it will air every Saturday through Sept. 4.

ABR's “The Winner’s Circle” returns for its usual Monday timeslot of 11 a.m. ET with a show on Aug. 2. Presented by NYRA and NYRA Bets and hosted by Bram Weinstein and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” will wrap up the weekend and look ahead to the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 7. “The Winner’s Circle” can be viewed on ABR’s Facebook and Twitter channels and Bram Weinstein’s Twitter channel. Archived episodes of “The Winner’s Circle” are available as podcasts via Apple and Spotify.

Here's a rundown of television, live streaming, and radio coverage for the upcoming week:

TV/Live Streaming Schedule

Date

Program

Time

Network/Social Media

July 28

"Saratoga Live"

1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

FS2

July 28

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

July 29

"Saratoga Live"

1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

FS2

July 29

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

July 30

"Saratoga Live"

1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

FS2

July 30

"Always Be Racing"

3 p.m.

Facebook and Twitter

July 30

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

July 31

"Saratoga Saturdays"

9 a.m.

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

July 31

"Saratoga Live"

1 p.m.-7 p.m.

FS2

July 31

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

Aug. 1

"Saratoga Live"

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on FS2 and 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS1

FS2 and FS1

Aug. 1

"Woodbine Live!" featuring the Woodbine Oaks and Royal North Stakes

4:30 p.m.

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Aug. 1

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

Aug. 2

"The Winner's Circle"

11 a.m.

Facebook and Twitter

Aug. 2

Live coverage of horse racing

post time varies

TVG

Note: All times listed are Eastern

Radio Schedule

Date Program Time Network
July 28 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
July 28 Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires 3 p.m. HRRN
July 28 Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton 6 p.m. HRRN
July 29 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
July 29 Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires 3 p.m. HRRN
July 29 Brisnet Call-in Show 6 p.m. HRRN
July 30 At The Races with Steve Byk 9 a.m. Thoroughbred Radio Network
July 30 Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires 3 p.m. HRRN
July 30 Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets 6 p.m. HRRN
July 31 Equine Forum Show 8 a.m. HRRN
July 31 Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network 10 a.m. ESPN 950 AM
July 31 Broadcast of the full Saratoga race card 1 p.m. ESPN 104.5 FM The Team
Aug. 1 Broadcast of the full Saratoga race card 1 p.m. ESPN 104.5 FM The Team

Note: All times listed are Eastern

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