Where to Tune In for Rebel and Jeff Ruby Action
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Racing at Oaklawn Park
The action continues on the Road to the Kentucky Derby March 14 with two prep races: the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, which offers qualifying points on a 50-20-10-5 scale to the top four finishers, and the $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, which distributes qualifying points on a 20-8-4-2 scale.
The Rebel Stakes and the Jeff Ruby Steaks will be shown live during a four-hour broadcast of "America's Day at the Races" presented by America's Best Racing. The NYRA-produced show will also feature live races from Aqueduct Racetrack and other tracks, including the Bourbonette Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Turfway, airing from 3-7 p.m. ET on FS2. "America's Day at the Races" will air on FS2 as well from 3-6:30 p.m. ET March 15.
"America's Day at the Races" is hosted by Greg Wolf with a broadcast team of handicappers and racing analysts that includes Andy Serling, Maggie Wolfendale, Richard Migliore, Gary Stevens, Michelle Yu, Nancy Holthus, Laffit Pincay III, Acacia Courtney, and Jonathan Kinchen.
In addition, the Rebel and the Jeff Ruby Steaks will be televised live on TVG as part of its comprehensive, coast-to-coast coverage.
A highlight of this week's radio coverage is "The Winner's Circle" podcast presented by NYRA Bets. Hosted by Bram Weinstein, the show features analysis from Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and special guests from the worlds of horse racing, sports, and entertainment each week. The show airs Saturdays at noon ET for the next month and then every Saturday at 10 a.m. from April 11-Nov. 7 on SB Nation Radio. Subscribe to "The Winner's Circle" on Apple Podcasts to listen to archived episodes.
The featured guest on March 14 is mixed martial arts fighter and apprentice jockey Chel-c Bailey, who won the first race of her career Feb. 28 at Oaklawn Park.
Here's a rundown of television and radio coverage leading up to a big Derby prep Saturday in Arkansas and Kentucky.
TV Schedule
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Date |
Program |
Time |
Network |
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March 14 |
"America's Day at the Races," featuring live coverage of the Rebel Stakes and the Jeff Ruby Steaks |
3-7 p.m. |
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March 14 |
Live coverage of racing from Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park including the Rebel Stakes and the Jeff Ruby Steaks |
Turfway Park first post 1:10 p.m.; Oaklawn Park first post 1:30 p.m. |
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March 15 |
"America's Day at the Races," featuring live coverage of racing from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and other tracks |
3-6:30 p.m. |
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March 15 |
Live coverage of racing from racetracks around the country |
First post time varies |
Radio Schedule
| Date | Program | Time | Network |
| March 12 | At The Races with Steve Byk: Shedrow Confidential with Steve Haskin, Vegas Racebook with Richard Eng, and more | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| March 12 | Red Brand Radio | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 12 | Brisnet Call-in Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 13 | At The Races with Steve Byk: Weekend Preview with Daily Racing Form correspondents, Brisnet's Ed DeRosa, and other guests | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
| March 13 | Red Brand Radio | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 13 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
| March 14 | Equine Forum Show | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
| March 14 | Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network | 10 a.m. | ESPN 950 AM |
| March 14 | "The Winner's Circle" presented by NYRA Bets, with host Bram Weinstein, analyst Gary Stevens, and featured guest Chel-c Bailey | noon (season premiere) | SB Nation Radio |
Note: All times listed are Eastern