FOX Sports 1 to Cover United Nations Stakes
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The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 will kick off its summer schedule July 5 with live coverage of the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) from Monmouth Park in New Jersey. For 3-year-olds and up, the race will be run at 1 3/8 miles on the turf.
The tour will continue with coverage of the Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 7 at Saratoga Race Course and of the Ricoh Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) at Woodbine in Ontario, Canada, Sept. 13.
"In the aftermath of American Pharoah's historic Triple Crown win, we are looking forward to showcasing some of North America's most prestigious races to a new wave of racing fans," Jason Wilson, president of TJC Media Ventures, said in a release. "These three races will provide an early look at some of the turf horses, 2-year-olds, and older horses who will be aiming for the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland in late October."
"American Pharoah has put racing back on the front page and given all of us who love the game something to cheer for," said FOX Sports senior vice president of programming and research Michael Mulvihill. "We're eager to get our FOX Sports 1 team back to the track at this special time for horse racing, and we're especially looking forward to kicking off our July 5 show from Monmouth Park with an extended sit-down with the connections of the 12th Triple Crown champion."