Barbados Gold Cup to Air on HRRN

Horse Racing Radio Network announced it will host an historic broadcast of the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup live from Garrison Savannah in Barbados on Saturday, March 5.



Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET and will be aired throughout North America on SiriusXM satellite radio (Sirius 83/XM 201), with worldwide streaming provided on the HRRN website. Mike Penna will anchor the coverage alongside analyst Jude Feld of the broadcast that will be HRRN's first from an international venue.



Among the U.S,-based horses entered in the 1 1/8-mile turf test with a purse of $214,000 (US$107,000) and local grade I designation are Ken and Sarah Ramsey's duo of defending champion Sayler's Creek and Watchyourownbobber, both trained by Mike Maker, and stakes winners Derby Kitten and  Dorsett. The Ramseys will be seeking their third straight Gold Cup win, having taken the 2014 renewal with Major Marvel.



See Shady Lane Barbados Gold Cup entries



"As we continue to expand our racing coverage and broadcast platforms, international racing is certainly one of the more prolific focal points and having the opportunity to host a broadcast live from Garrison Savannah is a tremendous thrill," said HRRN president Mike Penna. "HRRN has experienced so many signature moments over the course of the past decade and we are extremely grateful to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., Petra Roach, Rosette Pierce and everyone at the Barbados Turf Club for their support in helping us achieve yet another milestone."



"The Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup is considered to be the premier racing event in the Caribbean and we are extremely pleased to partner with HRRN, Barbados tourism marketing, and Sandy Lane Hotel in bringing the action live to race fans across North America," said Rosette Pierce, Barbados Turf Club secretary and CEO. "It promises to be a competitive and exciting race and we welcome the opportunity to share our unique style of racing with the world."