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Where to Watch/Listen: Whitney Stakes Week 2022
Events / TravelA big weekend on the road to Breeders’ Cup 2022 is just days away, as Saratoga Race Course will host one of horse racing’s most prestigious events on Saturday, the Whitney Stakes. The Whitney, which will be run for the 95th time this year, is a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, offering the winner a guaranteed berth in the Classic starting gate Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course.
The Whitney Stakes will be shown live on NBC during a broadcast from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET as part of that network’s Challenge Series schedule presented by America’s Best Racing.
Another stakes race Saturday is a “Win and You’re In” prep. The Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar offers an automatic bid to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff. The Clement Hirsch will be televised on TVG as part of that network’s comprehensive Del Mar coverage.
Racing from Saratoga will be showcased on “Saratoga Live” from Wednesday to Sunday. Presented by America’s Best Racing and Claiborne Farm, the NYRA-produced airs on on FS2 and FS1 – check the below schedule for air times.
In addition to its Del Mar coverage, TVG will show live racing from other tracks including Gulfstream Park, Ellis Park, Laurel Park, Monmouth Park, Mountaineer Racetrack, and Woodbine this week.
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.
For livestreaming coverage, “Saratoga Saturdays” returns Saturday at 9 a.m. ET. Presented by NYRA Bets, the show is hosted by Jonathon Kinchen and Anita Marks and will preview the Aug. 6 card at the Spa. “Saratoga Saturdays” runs each Saturday through Sept. 3 and is available on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels as well as Jonathon’s Twitter account and Anita’s Twitter account. (This Saturday, ABR's Dan Tordjman will be subbing for Anita Marks.)
Lastly, Darwin Vizcaya from “La Trifecta” will host a Spanish-language livestream Saturday morning on-site from Saratoga. “La Antesala del Whitney Stakes” will be co-hosted by Emanuel Aguilar and Carlos Martin and will be livestreamed at 8 a.m. ET on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
Here’s a rundown of TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage for the week.
TV and Livestream Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Aug. 3 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 3 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 3 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 4 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 5 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 5 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 6 |
"La Antesala del Whitney Stakes" |
8 a.m. |
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Aug. 6 |
"Saratoga Saturdays" |
9 a.m. |
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Aug. 6 |
"Saratoga Live" |
12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. on FS2, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS1 |
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Aug. 6 |
Broadcast of the Whitney Stakes |
5 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Aug. 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing including broadcast of the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes |
post time varies |
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Aug. 6 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 7 |
"Saratoga Live" |
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on FS2, 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS1 |
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Aug. 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Aug. 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Aug. 3 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 3 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 4 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 4 | RaceDay on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 4 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 5 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 5 | Betting with Bobby Presented by Caesars Racebook | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 5 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 6 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 6 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern