A Labor Day weekend of horse racing that few fans will forget is over, highlighted by one of the most awesome displays of talent in modern history provided by Flightline in the TVG Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar.
On the opposite coast, the elite Saratoga Race Course meet concluded with record handle, over 1 million in attendance, and a slew of memorable performances. Now, the NYRA production team behind “Saratoga Live” takes a week off before returning with “America’s Day at the Races” on Sept. 15 featuring action from Aqueduct (which hosts Belmont Park’s fall 2022 meet while that track undergoes construction) and Churchill Downs.
The focus this upcoming weekend is on three locales: picturesque Southern California, where Del Mar winds down its own successful summer meet; folksy Kentucky Downs, which will host two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races on Sept. 10; and Leopardstown Racecourse in Ireland, which will also host three Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifiers on the same day.
At Kentucky Downs, the Calumet Turf Cup (a Challenge Series prep for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf) and the FanDuel Turf Sprint (a qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint) will be broadcast on NBCSN during a show from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET as part of NBC Sports’ Road to the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series presented by America’s Best Racing.
All races from Del Mar’s closing weekend, which ends Sunday, Sept. 11, will be shown live on FanDuel TV along with races from Monmouth Park, Gulfstream Park, Woodbine, and many other venues.
Racing from Leopardstown on Sept. 10, including the Irish Champion Stakes (a “Win and You’re In” race for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf), the Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes (Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf), and the KPMG Champion Juvenile Stakes (Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf) will air on FS2 during a broadcast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.
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 coverage for the week.
TV and Livestream Schedule
|
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
|
Sept. 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
FanDuel TV |
|
Sept. 7 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Racetrack Television Network |
|
Sept. 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
FanDuel TV |
|
Sept. 8 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Racetrack Television Network |
|
Sept. 9 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
FanDuel TV |
|
Sept. 9 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Racetrack Television Network |
|
Sept. 10 |
Broadcast of Breeders’ Cup preps from Leopardstown Racecourse |
10 a.m.-11 a.m. |
FS2 |
|
Sept. 10 |
Broadcast of the Calumet Turf Cup and the FanDuel Turf Sprint at Kentucky Downs |
5 p.m.-6 p.m. |
CNBC |
|
Sept. 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
FanDuel TV |
|
Sept. 10 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Racetrack Television Network |
|
Sept. 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing including closing day at Del Mar |
post time varies |
FanDuel TV |
|
Sept. 11 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Racetrack Television Network |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| Sept. 6 | Broadcast of the Virginia Derby Presented by Virginia Thoroughbred Association | 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 7 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Sept. 7 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 8 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Sept. 8 | RaceDay on HRRN | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 8 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 9 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Sept. 9 | Betting with Bobby Presented by Caesars Racebook | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 9 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 10 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| Sept. 10 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
