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The first huge Saturday of prep races on the 2024 horse racing calendar is upon us, as four, count ‘em, four qualifying points preps for the 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are scheduled for Feb. 3: the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct, the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park, and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
Both the Holy Bull Stakes and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes will be showcased on a two-hour “1/ST RACING Tour presented by MyRacehorse” program airing from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on CNBC and streaming on Peacock. Hosted by Britney Eurton, the show will also air four other stakes races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita.
The Southwest Stakes, which was rescheduled from Jan. 27, and the Withers Stakes will be broadcast during a six-hour edition of “America’s Day at the Races” on FS2 along with other races from Oaklawn Park and Aqueduct. That NYRA-produced show airs from Friday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 4 – check the below schedule for times.
The Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis will also air on FanDuel TV along with the rest of the Saturday cards at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park. FanDuel TV will also show live races from tracks such as Fair Grounds, Golden Gate Fields, and Turfway Park as part of its usual daily coverage.
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 rundown of TV and radio horse racing coverage for a big Derby prep weekend:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Feb. 2 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-5:45 p.m. |
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Feb. 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 2 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 3 |
"America's Day at the Races" including live coverage of the Withers Stakes and Southwest Stakes |
12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 3 |
1/ST RACING Tour presented by MyRacehorse featuring the Holy Bull Stakes and Robert B. Lewis Stakes |
4 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 3 |
Live coverage of horse racing including the Holy Bull Stakes and Robert B. Lewis Stakes |
post time varies |
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Feb. 3 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 4 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 4 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Feb. 2 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Feb. 2 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 2 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 3 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Feb. 3 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | 106.1 FM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern