The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing reflects a momentary dip between two high-cresting waves—Memorial Day weekend in the past, and a spectacular five days of racing at Saratoga Race Course topped by the Belmont Stakes (G1) in the very near future.
This weekend's action is highlighted by a card Saturday, May 31, at Churchill Downs featuring several stakes races that serve as a preview to Churchill's final Saturday of its spring/summer meet in late June, including the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1). Races from "Stephen Foster Preview Day" May 31 at Churchill will be shown live on FanDuel TV. That network will also show racing from tracks such as Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and Woodbine.
Live racing from Monmouth Park is showcased on "America's Day at the Races" Saturday and Sunday, June 1. The NYRA-produced show airs on FOX Sports—check the below schedule for channels and times. After Sunday, the show will move to Saratoga for comprehensive coverage of the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Racing at Belmont at the Big A resumes June 12.
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.
For livestreaming coverage, don't miss ABR's new "The Saturday Show—Live Betting with the Boys," a fast-paced and exciting betting show hosted by Ryan Anderson and Jackson Muniz. This week's episode is presented by NYRA Bets and goes live Saturday, May 31, at a start time to be announced. It will be streamed on ABR's Facebook, X, and YouTube channels.
Here's a rundown of this week's horse racing coverage on TV, radio, and livestreaming outlets:
Stakes Race Schedule
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Aristides Stakes |
May 31 |
3:18 p.m. |
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Shawnee Stakes |
May 31 |
4:23 p.m. |
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Arlington Stakes |
May 31 |
4:55 p.m. |
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Blame Stakes |
May 31 |
5:27 p.m. |
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Regret Stakes |
May 31 |
5:58 p.m. |
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Belle Mahone Stakes |
May 31 |
TBA |
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bet365 Eclipse Stakes |
May 31 |
TBA |
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HPIbet Royal North Stakes |
May 31 |
TBA |
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Jacques Cartier Stakes |
May 31 |
TBA |
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Triple Bend Stakes |
May 31 |
7:08 p.m. |
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Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes |
June 1 |
4:55 p.m. |
TV/Livestream Schedule
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Date |
Program |
Time |
Network/Social Media |
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May 30 |
"Daily Racing Form Weekend Preview" |
2:30 p.m. |
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May 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 30 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 31 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. on FS2, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on FS1, and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2 |
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May 31 |
"The Saturday Show – Live Betting with the Boys" |
TBA |
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May 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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May 31 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 1 |
"America's Day at the Races" |
12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS2, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS1 |
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June 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
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June 1 |
Live coverage of horse racing |
post time varies |
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| May 30 | At The Races with Steve Byk | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| May 30 | Betting with Bobby | 4 p.m. | HRRN |
| May 30 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 5 p.m. | HRRN |
| May 30 | AmWager Weekend Stakes Preview | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| May 30 | Inside Churchill Downs | 6 p.m. | ESPN 680/105.7 |
| May 31 | Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| May 31 | Off to the Races Radio | 10 a.m. | ESPN Richmond |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
