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Events / TravelLast 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. |
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July 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 29 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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July 29 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 30 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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July 30 |
"Always Be Racing" |
3 p.m. |
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July 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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July 31 |
"Saratoga Saturdays" |
9 a.m. |
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July 31 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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July 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 1 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on FS2 and 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS1 |
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Aug. 1 |
"Woodbine Live!" featuring the Woodbine Oaks and Royal North Stakes |
4:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 2 |
"The Winner's Circle" |
11 a.m. |
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Aug. 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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