Following a somewhat uneventful preceding weekend, the North American horse racing calendar is set to become significantly more active during the transition period from February to March. This weekend features three crucial preparatory races for the Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, where the leading five contenders in each event will earn 105 qualifying points.
Several races from Gulfstream Park’s impressive Saturday, February 28 program, including the Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes and a few supporting events, are slated for television broadcast on NBCSN and will be available for streaming via Peacock. These form part of the NBC Sports’ 1/ST Racing Tour collection. The broadcast window is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ET. Furthermore, live coverage of the Fountain of Youth Stakes and every other race occurring at Gulfstream will be accessible on FanDuel TV.
The Gotham Stakes, taking place at Aqueduct this Saturday, is scheduled for live television coverage on FOX Business as part of an “America’s Day at the Races” segment. This series, produced by NYRA, will be presented from Thursday, February 26, concluding on Sunday, March 1. The remaining three episodes of the series will air on FS2, featuring events from both Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park. The Sunday installment of “America’s Day at the Races” will prominently showcase the Rebel Stakes held at Oaklawn.
FanDuel TV is also set to feature broadcasts of both the Gotham Stakes and the Rebel Stakes. Their comprehensive daily schedule additionally encompasses events from venues like Santa Anita Park, Turfway Park, and Fair Grounds.
For subscribers, global horse racing events from various circuits are accessible through the Racetrack Television Network (RTN). This service supports live streaming across a multitude of devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones, and is also viewable on televisions through platforms such as DISH Network, Amazon Fire, and Roku.
Below is a comprehensive overview detailing the broadcast, online streaming, and audio programming for horse racing scheduled for the current week:
Stakes Race Schedule
Note: All times listed are Eastern
TV/Livestream Schedule
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Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
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Feb. 26 |
“America’s Day at the Races” |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Feb. 26 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
post time varies |
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Feb. 26 |
Live equestrian event coverage |
post time varies |
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Feb. 27 |
“America’s Day at the Races” |
3 p.m.-4 p.m. |
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Feb. 27 |
“Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview” |
2:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 27 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
post time varies |
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Feb. 27 |
Live equestrian event coverage |
post time varies |
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Feb. 28 |
“America’s Day at the Races” including the Gotham Stakes broadcast |
3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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Feb. 28 |
1/ST Racing Tour presenting the Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes broadcast |
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Feb. 28 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
post time varies |
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Feb. 28 |
Live equestrian event coverage |
post time varies |
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March 1 |
“America’s Day at the Races” with the Rebel Stakes broadcast |
2 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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March 1 |
Live horse racing broadcasts |
post time varies |
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March 1 |
Live equestrian event coverage |
post time varies |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| Feb. 26 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Feb. 26 | 1/ST BET Racing Show | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Feb. 26 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Feb. 27 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| Feb. 27 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| Feb. 27 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
| Feb. 27 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| Feb. 27 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/93.9 The Ville |
| Feb. 28 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
