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Events / TravelHorse racing action in North America kicks into overdrive this upcoming weekend, with four qualifying points preps for the 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on the schedule for Saturday, March 5.
At Santa Anita Park, the San Felipe Stakes is set to run at 5:30 p.m. ET, while across the country at Gulfstream Park, the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes will run at 5:42 p.m. ET. Both of these preps offer Derby 148 qualifying points to the top four finishers on a 50-20-10-5 basis.
The Fountain of Youth and San Felipe are part of a smorgasbord of top-quality races at Gulfstream and Santa Anita as part of 1/ST Racing’s 1/ST SATURDAY event. To learn more about this coast-to-coast betting extravaganza, click here.
At Aqueduct, the Gotham Stakes will also offer Derby points on a 50-20-10-5 distribution, while later Saturday evening, the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park offers points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
NBC Sports will broadcast both the San Felipe and Fountain of Youth during a two-hour show on CNBC from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. The show will feature analysis and commentary from Britney Eurton, Randy Moss, Jerry Bailey, Nick Luck, and Eddie Olczyk.
The Gotham Stakes will be broadcast on “America’s Day at the Races.” The NYRA-produced show will also televise other races from Aqueduct as well as Oaklawn Park and Tampa Bay Downs. “America’s Day at the Races” airs from Friday to Sunday on FS2 – check the schedule below.
All four Derby preps will air on TVG as part of their comprehensive package that also includes a live broadcast of the Santa Anita Handicap Presented by Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
ABR has you covered for livestreaming on 1/ST SATURDAY with a “Road to the Derby LIVE!” show beginning at 5 p.m. ET. The show will focus on the San Felipe and Fountain of Youth and provide the ultimate second-screen experience for a great day of racing. It’s hosted by Dan Tordjman with guests Ren Carothers, Samantha Perry, Jessica Paquette and Chase Sessoms.
“Road to the Derby LIVE! 1/ST SATURDAY” will be streamed on ABR’s Facebook and YouTube channels as well as social channels for Gulfstream Park (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and Santa Anita Park (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube).
On Wednesday, March 2, ABR’s new show “Devine and the Dog” is back beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Hosted by racing analyst Megan Devine and horseplayer and raconteur Chase Sessoms, aka “The Wolf of Oaklawn,” “Devine and the Dog” can be streamed on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
Here’s a guide to TV, radio, and livestreaming coverage for the week:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
March 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 2 |
"Devine and the Dog" |
6 p.m. |
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March 3 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 4 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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March 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
|
March 5 |
Broadcast of the San Felipe Stakes and the Fountain of Youth Stakes |
4 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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March 5 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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March 5 |
"Road to the Derby LIVE! 1/ST SATURDAY" |
5 p.m. |
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March 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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March 6 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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March 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
March 2 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
March 2 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
March 3 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
March 3 | Race Day on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
March 3 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
March 4 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
March 4 | RaceDay on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
March 4 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
March 4 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight Presented by Kentucky HPBA | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
March 5 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
March 5 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern