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Events / TravelActivity on the Road to the 2021 Breeders’ Cup kicks into high gear this weekend under the iconic twin spires at Churchill Downs, with two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series qualifiers scheduled as part of a stakes-packed card on Saturday June 26, the last day of Churchill's spring meet.
The Stephen Foster Stakes and Fleur de Lis Stakes offer winning horses starting-gate berths to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic and Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Nov. 6 at Del Mar, respectively, and both stakes as well as the rest of Churchill’s Saturday card will be showcased on the NYRA-produced “America’s Day at the Races” show airing on FS2.
“America’s Day at the Races,” presented by Claiborne Farm and America’s Best Racing, will air this week on FS2 and will also show racing every day from Belmont Park as well as a Wednesday evening card on June 23 at Canterbury Park that includes six stakes races– check the below schedule for air times.
Daily broadcasts of racing from tracks around the country will also be televised on TVG as part of their comprehensive coverage.
A busy week of live streaming coverage is headlined by a "Breeders' Cup LIVE! Road to the Longines Classic" show on Saturday, June 26 focusing on the Stephen Foster Stakes. The show will be hosted by ABR's Dan Tordjman along with Matt Bernier, Ren Carothers, Aly Vance, and Bram Weinstein and have an on-site appearance from Churchill Downs handicapper Scott Shapiro. It will air on ABR's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. ET.
On Thursday, June 24, the popular “La Trifecta” show returns at 8 p.m. ET. Presented en Espanol, the show is hosted by Darwin Vizcaya, Claudia Spadaro, and Annise Montplaisir. It airs on ABR’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
ABR's “Always Be Racing” show returns this Friday, June 25. 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 “The Winner’s Circle” returns for its usual Monday timeslot of 11 a.m. ET with a show on June 28. Presented by NYRA and NYRA Bets and hosted by Bram Weinstein and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” will recap the Breeders' Cup preps at Churchill and look ahead to the summer racing calendar. “The Winner’s Circle” can be viewed on ABR’s Twitter and Facebook 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 |
June 23 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. |
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June 23 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 24 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
3 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
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June 24 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 24 |
"La Trifecta" |
8 p.m. |
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June 25 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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June 25 |
"Always Be Racing" |
3 p.m. |
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June 25 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 26 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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June 26 |
"Breeders' Cup LIVE! Road to the Longines Classic" |
5 p.m. |
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June 26 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 27 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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June 27 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 28 |
"The Winner's Circle" |
11 a.m. |
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June 28 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
June 24 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 24 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
June 24 | Brisnet Call-in Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 25 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
June 25 | Race Day on HRRN Presented by TwinSpires | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
June 25 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
June 25 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
June 26 | Equine Forum Show | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
June 26 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
June 28 | Thoroughbred Post with Les Salzman | 5 p.m. | www.WEQSN.com |
Note: All times listed are Eastern