HRRN Sets Breeders' Cup Programming Schedule
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Horse Racing Radio Network has unveiled its extensive Breeders' Cup week schedule hosted live from Keeneland Race Course beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27 and culminating Saturday, Oct. 31 with the network's exclusive radio coverage of the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
HRRN, the official radio partner of the Breeders' Cup, will broadcast racing's championship days for the ninth consecutive year. Over the past two years, listeners in more than 60 countries have made HRRN their home for the Breeders' Cup.
HRRN's coverage begins Tuesday morning with the first of four "Breeders' Cup Countdown" shows hosted live from Keeneland. The show can be heard each morning Tuesday through Friday from 8-10 a.m. ET. The program will include interviews with jockeys, trainers, owners, handicappers, and various industry professionals as well as real time reports and updates as Breeders' Cup contenders appear on the track.
HRRN returns with coverage of all 13 Breeders' Cup races on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. Friday's broadcast can be heard from 3-6 p.m. ET, followed by six hours of coverage on Saturday beginning at noon ET. The broadcasts will feature pre and post race interviews, analysis, and the live call of every Breeders' Cup race from Keeneland track announcer Kurt Becker.
In addition to Saturday's live race coverage, HRRN will present a special Breeders' Cup day edition of "The Equine Forum" from 8-10 a.m. ET.
HRRN's broadcasts will be aired throughout North America on SiriusXM satellite radio as well as on terrestrial affiliates throughout the country with live streaming provided on both the HRRN and Breeders' Cup websites at www.horseracingradio.net, and www.breederscup.com. Listeners can also access the stream on smart phones and tablets by visiting the HRRN site.
A complete listing of affiliates and SiriusXM channel information can be found on the HRRN website.
HRRN President, Mike Penna will anchor the coverage alongside analysts Jude Feld and Jeff Bloom with paddock interviews and commentary provided by Sean Clancy, Acacia Courtney and Paul Espinosa. Lee Dellapina and Shawn Seay will produce.
Additional Breeders' Cup week programming on HRRN includes special coverage of the NTWAB Association Awards beginning at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday evening.
HRRN Breeders' Cup Week Broadcast Schedule:
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Breeders' Cup Countdown Show 8-10 a.m. ET
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Jock Talk presented by Tito's 6-7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Breeders' Cup Countdown Show 8-10 a.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton 6-7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 28: NTWAB Awards Dinner 7-9 p.m. ET
Thursday, Oct. 29: Breeders' Cup Countdown Show 8-10 a.m. ET
Thursday, Oct. 29: Brisnet.com Call In Show 6-7 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 30: Breeders' Cup Countdown Show 8-10 a.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 30: Xpressbet Weekend Stakes Preview 6-7 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 30: Breeders' Cup Race Broadcast 3-6 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 31: Equine Forum Show 8-10 a.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 31: Breeders Cup Race Broadcast