The upcoming week in North American horse racing promises plenty of excitement, with graded stakes scheduled at Saratoga Race Course each day from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the induction of a fine 2024 class to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 2, and the pièce de résistance, the $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes, set for Saturday, Aug. 3. That 1 1/8-mile test is a “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series qualifier for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 2 at Del Mar and drew a well-matched 12-horse field.
Meanwhile, at the Breeders’ Cup host track, another “Win and You’re In” prep is scheduled for Saturday: the $400,000, Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association. That race is also held at 1 1/8 miles and is expected to attract some of the top dirt route fillies and mares on the West Coast vying for a bid in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff Nov. 2.
A third Breeders’ Cup prep will be run overseas on Wednesday, July 31: the Qatar Sussex Stakes for turf milers as part of the boutique Glorious Goodwood meet in England. That race is a qualifer for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF.
Racing from Saratoga is showcased on “Saratoga Live” Wednesday through Sunday on FOX Sports, highlighted by three-hour national FOX broadcast on Saturday – check the below schedule for this week’s channels and times. The Qatar Sussex Stakes will be shown live Wednesday morning in the U.S. on FS2.
FanDuel TV is the go-to network for comprehensive Del Mar coverage, and will also present live racing from tracks including Gulfstream Park, Ellis Park, and Woodbine as part of its daily package.
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 this week’s TV and radio coverage of horse racing:
TV Schedule
Date
Program
Time
Network/Social Media
July 31
Broadcast of the Qatar Sussex Stakes from Goodwood
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
FS2
July 31
“Saratoga Live”
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
FS2
July 31
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
FanDuel TV
July 31
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
Racetrack Television Network
Aug. 1
“Saratoga Live”
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
FS2
Aug. 1
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
FanDuel TV
Aug. 1
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
Racetrack Television Network
Aug. 2
“Saratoga Live”
1 p.m.-7 p.m.
FS2
Aug. 2
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
FanDuel TV
Aug. 2
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
Racetrack Television Network
Aug. 3
“Saratoga Live” including broadcast of the Whitney Stakes
12 p.m.-2 p.m. on FS1, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS2, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on FOX, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on FS1
FOX, FS1, and FS2
Aug. 3
Live coverage of horse racing including the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
post time varies
FanDuel TV
Aug. 3
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
Racetrack Television Network
Aug. 4
“Saratoga Live”
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
FS2
Aug. 4
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
FanDuel TV
Aug. 4
Live coverage of horse racing
post time varies
Racetrack Television Network
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date
Program
Time
Network
July 31
At The Races with Steve Byk
9 a.m.
Thoroughbred Radio Network
July 31
Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton
6 p.m.
HRRN
Aug. 1
At The Races with Steve Byk
9 a.m.
Thoroughbred Radio Network
Aug. 1
1/ST BET Racing Show
4 p.m.
HRRN
Aug. 1
Brisnet Call-In Show
6 p.m.
HRRN
Aug. 2
At The Races with Steve Byk
9 a.m.
Thoroughbred Radio Network
Aug. 2
Betting with Bobby
4 p.m.
HRRN
Aug. 2
AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview
6 p.m.
HRRN
Aug. 2
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut
6 p.m.
ESPN 680/105.7
Aug. 3
Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires
8 a.m.
HRRN
Aug. 3
Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network
10 a.m.
106.1 FM
Note: All times listed are Eastern
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