The first weekend of February on the North American horse racing calendar is highlighted by three qualifying points preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, all held on Saturday, Feb. 1: the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct, the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
The Holy Bull Stakes and Robert B. Lewis Stakes will both be shown live on FanDuel TV along with other races at Gulfstream and Santa Anita as well as action from tracks such as Turfway Park, Laurel Park, and Fair Grounds.
The Withers Stakes along with other live racing from Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park will air on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races.” That show runs from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 2 on FOX Sports channels – check the below guide for times.
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 listings for horse racing:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
Jan. 30 |
“America’s Day at the Races” |
2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Jan. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Jan. 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Jan. 31 |
“America’s Day at the Races” |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Jan. 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Jan. 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 1 |
“America’s Day at the Races” including broadcast of the Withers Stakes |
12 p.m.-2 p.m. on FS1, 2 p.m.-4:50 p.m. on FS2 |
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Feb. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing including broadcast of the Holy Bull Stakes and Robert B. Lewis Stakes |
post time varies |
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Feb. 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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Feb. 2 |
“America’s Day at the Races” |
3 p.m.-6 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 |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Jan. 30 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Jan. 30 | Brisnet Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Jan. 31 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Jan. 31 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Jan. 31 | Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
Jan. Feb. 1 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
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