The Road to the 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships runs through Southern California this weekend, as Del Mar hosts two Challenge Series "Win and You're In" preps, including the $1 million, grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic, a key qualifying prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
A guide, compiled by America's Best Racing, to television and radio horse racing coverage during Pacific Classic week:
TV Schedule
Date |
Program |
Time |
Network |
Aug. 14 |
“Saratoga Live” broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Aug. 14 |
Broadcast of live racing from Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar |
Saratoga first post 1 p.m.; Del Mar first post 5 p.m. |
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Aug. 15 |
“Saratoga Live” broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course |
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Aug. 15 |
Broadcast of live racing from Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar |
Saratoga first post 1 p.m.; Del Mar first post 5 p.m. |
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Aug. 16 |
“Saratoga Live” broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course |
4 p.m.-6 p.m. |
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Aug. 16 |
Broadcast of live racing from Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar |
Saratoga first post 1 p.m.; Del Mar first post 7 p.m. |
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Aug. 17 |
“Saratoga Live” broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course featuring the Alabama Stakes and the Lake Placid Stakes |
1 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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Aug. 17 |
Broadcast of the TVG Pacific Classic, the Del Mar Handicap, and other races from Del Mar as well as coverage from Saratoga |
Saratoga first post 1 p.m.; Del Mar first post 5 p.m. |
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Aug. 18 |
“Saratoga Live” broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course |
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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Aug. 18 |
Broadcast of live racing from Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar |
Saratoga first post 1 p.m.; Del Mar first post 5 p.m. |
Note: All times listed are Eastern
Radio Schedule
Date | Program | Time | Network |
Aug. 13 | At The Races with Steve Byk: NYRA's Andy Serling, Horse Health, and more | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 14 | At The Races with Steve Byk: eNicks' Pedigree Expert Sid Fernando, Tourney Talk, and more | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 14 | Xpressbet Radio | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 14 | Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 15 | At The Races with Steve Byk: Shedrow Confidential with Steve Haskin, Vegas Racebook with Richard Eng, and more | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 15 | Xpressbet Radio | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 15 | Brisnet.com Call-In Show | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 16 | At The Races with Steve Byk: Weekend Preview with Daily Racing Form correspondents and other guests | 9 a.m. | Thoroughbred Radio Network |
Aug. 16 | Xpressbet Radio | 3 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 16 | Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets | 6 p.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 17 | Equine Forum Show | 8 a.m. | HRRN |
Aug. 17 | "The Winner's Circle," presented by The Stronach Group, with host Bram Weinstein, analyst Gary Stevens, and featured guests Flavien Prat, Julie Krone, and more | 10 a.m. | SB Nation Radio |
Aug. 17 | Broadcast of the Alabama Stakes and Lake Placid Stakes from Saratoga Race Course | 5 p.m.-6 p.m. p.m. | HRRN |
Note: All times listed are Eastern