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Events / TravelHorse racing coverage on TV, streaming services, and radio expands to an international setting this week, as the main focus of fans and horseplayers in several countries will be directed at the prestigious Royal Ascot meet in England.
Held at Ascot Racecourse, the five-day Royal Ascot meet features some of the best turf Thoroughbreds in the world in competition – including a handful of U.S.-based runners – highlighted by eight Group 1 stakes. Four of those stakes are “Win and You’re In” qualifying races for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships set for Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park.
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet will be available each day on NBC Sports’ Peacock livestreaming channel, starting on Tuesday, June 20, and ending Saturday, June 24. In addition, NBC Sports will air the final day of racing at Royal Ascot live on NBC June 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ET. Britney Eurton and Nick Luck will host the Saturday broadcast, with on-site lifestyle reporting from Dylan Dreyer and insights from Steve Kornacki.
FanDuel TV is the go-to destination for live television coverage of the Royal Ascot meet from start to finish, with shows scheduled for each of the five days. FanDuel TV’s broadcast team at Royal Ascot is led by Gabby Gaudet, Scott Hazelton, Jess Stafford, and Nick Luck. FanDuel TV will also show racing from North American tracks including Gulfstream Park, Woodbine, and Monmouth Park as part of their daily package.
Racing from Belmont Park will be showcased on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday, June 22, to Sunday, June 25. “America’s Day at the Races” will also broadcast the Northern Stars Turf Festival at Canterbury Park Wednesday, June 21. The show airs on FS2 and FS1 – check the below schedule for air times.
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.
Here’s a guide to TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage of horse racing for the week:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
June 20 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
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June 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Royal Ascot meet |
post time varies |
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June 20 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
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June 21 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS2, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on FS1 |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Royal Ascot meet |
post time varies |
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June 21 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
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June 22 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Royal Ascot meet |
post time varies |
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June 22 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
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June 23 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Royal Ascot meet |
post time varies |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 24 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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June 24 |
Live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet |
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
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June 24 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-4 p.m. on FS1, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2 |
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June 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Royal Ascot meet |
post time varies |
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June 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 25 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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June 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
June 20 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 21 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 21 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 22 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 22 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
June 22 | Brisnet Call-in Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 23 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 23 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
June 23 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 23 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
June 24 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
June 24 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern