Breeders' Cup 'The Works' Returns to TVG

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Horse racing network TVG begins its week-long Breeders' Cup programming Saturday, Oct. 25, with the return of The WorksBreeders' Cup 2014.



New episodes of the analysis show will also air the following two days, with all three programs to begin at 11 a.m. ET from host track Santa Anita Park. This year's Breeders' Cup is Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.



The Works features morning workouts of prominent Breeders' Cup contenders from Santa Anita and other race tracks around the country. Hosting The Works will be Todd Schrupp, joined by former trainer Simon Bray, who helped condition the incomparable Cigar; former jockey and NBC racing analyst Donna Barton Brothers; and Tom Amoss, one of the nation's leading trainers.



They will evaluate each workout, and will issue a letter grade for the horse's performance, ensuring a spirited conversation among the panel. Also participating will be Britney Eurton, who will provide unique and original audience interaction via TVG's social media platforms.



The Works will also air on regional sports networks including Fox Sports Prime Ticket, Fox Sports South, Sun Sports ,and Fox Sports San Diego (check local listings); and on TVG's Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/tvgnetwork.



TVG's Breeders' Cup programming continues Oct. 28 at 10:30 p.m. ET and Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. ET, with a pair of Breeders' Cup anthology shows. Tuesday's offering is TVG Classic: Zenyatta's Classic, an in-depth examination of the great mare's 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic victory. Wednesday's show, Best of the Breeders' Cup Classic, delivers a historical perspective of the event's signature race.     



Honing in on the wagering side of the Breeders' Cup equation, TVG will air two Breeders' Cup Handicappers' Preview shows Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, and Oct. 31 at 8:30 pm ET. Featured will be breaking news, race selections, workouts, and highlights of the contenders' key races.



TVG Breeders' Cup programming schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. ET, The Works - Show 1

Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. ET, The Works - Show 2

Monday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. ET, The Works - Show 3

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 p.m. ET, TVG Classic: Zenyatta's Classic

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. ET, Best of the Breeders' Cup Classic

Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET, Breeders' Cup Handicappers' Preview/Championship Friday

Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m. ET, Breeders' Cup Preview/Championship Saturday