The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 Continues with Racing at Monmouth, Saratoga and Woodbine
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The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 will kick off its summer schedule on Sunday, July 5, with live coverage of the Grade I United Nations Stakes from Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. 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 Grade I Hopeful Stakes on September 7 at Saratoga Race Course and of the Grade I Ricoh Woodbine Mile at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on September 13.
Earlier in the season, The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 showcased the matchup of Eclipse Award winners California Chrome and Shared Belief in the San Antonio Stakes, Prince Bishop’s victory in the $10 million Dubai World Cup, and Divining Rod’s win in the Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland.
“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,” said Jason Wilson, president of TJC Media Ventures. “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 Michael Mulvihill, senior vice president, FOX Sports programming and research. “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.”
The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1’s remaining schedule is as follows:
Date
Time (ET)
Race
Track
Sunday, July 5
4:30-6:00
United Nations Stakes (G1)
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey
Monday, Sept. 7
5:00-6:00
Hopeful Stakes (G1)
Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York
Sunday, Sept. 13
4:30-6:00
Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1)
Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto
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About The Jockey Club The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club, directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms. It is a founding member of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the architect and sole funding source for America’s Best Racing, the broad-based fan development initiative for Thoroughbred racing. You can follow America’s Best Racing at americasbestracing.net as well as on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and Instagram.