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2011 Breeders' Cup TV & Radio Schedule
TheABC, ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to present the 28th Breeders’ Cup World Championships from Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5.
In addition, ESPN3 will offer simulcasts of most Breeders’ Cup races.
Racing’s championship event offers $26 million in purses and most of the year end honors will be up for grabs over the 15 championship races.
Breeders’ Cup coverage will feature 40 cameras, including three mega-slo-mo cameras at the finish line, five POV cameras to showcase the betting windows, race caller, stewards, and inside the rail of the turf course, as well as a super-crane at the chute, cameras for the gate loads, and aerial coverage of Churchill Downs.
TVG will be at Churchill beginning Oct. 29 for “The Works” and “Breeders’ Cup Today.” The workout program will be shown live Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 2-3; the first three shows will air from 11 a.m.-noon EDT, and the final show from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
“The Works” will be hosted by Todd Schrupp with assistance from Simon Bray, Tom Amoss, Graham Cunningham, and Donna Barton Brothers, all of which will be at Churchill. Christina Olivares will report from Los Angeles.
“Breeders’ Cup Today” will air Oct. 29-Nov. 2 from 8-9 p.m. EDT from Los Angeles. It will present the latest Breeders’ Cup news and recap the day’s activities.
Hosting will be Greg Wolf, assisted by Olivares, Matt Carothers and Ron Ellis.
The two shows also will air on MSG+ and FSN Prime Ticket.
The “Breeders’ Cup Players’ Preview” shows will be shown live Nov. 3 (8-9 p.m.) and Nov. 4 (8-9:30 p.m.) from Churchill. Both shows also will air on MSG+ and Altitude; the Friday show will air on FSN Prime Ticket.
HRTV has set its pre-race coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which will be held Nov. 4-5 at Churchill Downs.
“Fasig-Tipton Pursuit of the Cup, Presented by Twinspires.com” will provide comprehensive coverage from the Kentucky racetrack beginning Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. EDT. Adena Springs, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, and Darley serve as supporting sponsors.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, former New York-based rider Richard Migliore, Scott Hazelton, and Caton Bredar will be reporting from Churchill. The show moves from its twice-weekly schedule (Thursdays and Sundays) to a daily format beginning Oct. 29.
Laffit Pincay III and Jeff Siegel will participate in the coverage from Southern California.
“Fasig-Tipton Pursuit of the Cup, Presented by Twinspires.com” will air live daily at 11 a.m. EDT through Nov. 4. The show on Breeders’ Cup Saturday, Nov. 5, will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Special programs wrapping up Breeders’ Cup action will air at 8 p.m. Nov. 4-5.
In addition HRTV will broadcast the post-position draw live Oct. 31 beginning at 1 p.m.
Turf ‘n’ Sport’s Michael Dempsey Has the Breeders’ Cup Covered
If you are looking for an edge for this year’s Breeders’ Cup, look to Turf ‘n’ Sport’s Michael Dempsey, one of the most respected handicappers in the industry, who has been handicapping the Breeders’ Cup professionally since its inception in 1984.
Michael got his subscribers off to a quick start last year, nailing the $453.60 exacta in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon.
Michael’s Breeders' Cup Package includes: Selections, analysis, fair odds line, and wagering recommendations for all of Breeders' Cup races over the two day event at Churchill Downs Nov. 4-5!
Breeders’ Cup Television Coverage
November 4
Breeders' Cup World Championships, Churchill Downs, 4:00PM-8:00PM, ESPN2
November 5
Breeders' Cup World Championships, Churchill Downs, 2:00-3:30PM, ABC
Breeders' Cup World Championships, Churchill Downs, 3:30-7:30PM, ESPN
Horse Racing Radio Network Breeders’ Cup Coverage
Tuesday, November 1st
Breeders’ Cup Countdown Show Live from Churchill Downs: 8-10 a.m. ET
HANK 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY - WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
Wednesday, November 2nd
Breeders’ Cup Countdown Show Live from Churchill Downs: 8-10 a.m. ET
HANK 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY - WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
Thursday, November 3rd
Breeders’ Cup Countdown Show Live from Churchill Downs: 8-10 a.m. ET
HANK 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY - WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
Friday, November 4th
Breeders’ Cup Countdown Show Live from Churchill Downs: 8-10 a.m. ET
HANK 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY - WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
Live Breeders’ Cup Broadcast: 4-8 p.m. ET
Saturday, November 5th
Equine Forum Show Live from Churchill Downs: 8-10 a.m. ET
HANK 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY - WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
Live Breeders’ Cup Broadcast: 1:00-7:30 p.m. ET
HRRN Affiliates for Breeders’ Cup Coverage
WEPN 1050 AM, New York, NY
WTMM 104.5 FM, Albany, NY
WSPZ 570 AM, Washington, DC
WLXO 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY
WHBE 680 AM, Louisville, KY
WDOC 1310 AM, Prestonsburg, KY
WOCA 1370 AM, Ocala, FL
WQYK 1010 AM, Tampa, FL
KQV 1410 AM, Pittsburgh, PA
WQWK 1450 AM, State College, PA
XTRA 1360 AM, San Diego, CA
KJR 950 AM, Seattle, WA
WMOA 1490 AM, Marietta, OH
WJAW 100.9 FM, McConnelsville, OH
WJAW 630 AM, Saint Marys, WV
WCMC 99.9 FM, Raleigh-Durham, NC
KXPN 1460 AM, Kearney, NE
KICS 1550 AM, Hastings, NE
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
Get your day off to a good start with Michael’s Free Pick of the day from Saratoga.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Churchill Downs from Friday through Sunday each week.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Belmont Park each racing day from Wednesday through Sunday.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Belmont Park.
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Gulfstream Park
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Aqueduct
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