HRRN News
HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE RADIO COVERAGE OF ARLINGTON MILLION THIS SATURDAY
2-Hour Broadcast will Include Beverly D and Secretariat Stakes
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Thursday, it will return to Arlington Park for the fifth consecutive year this Saturday, to provide exclusive radio coverage of the 28th Arlington Million. HRRN’s two hour broadcast will air live from 4:30 – 6:30 ET and include the Secretariat Stakes (G1), Beverly D (G1), and Arlington Million (G1).
HRRN’s coverage will feature analysis of all three grade 1 stakes, along with pre and post race interviews, and announcer John Dooley’s live call of each race. Mike Penna will anchor the HRRN coverage, along with analysts Jude Feld, Rolly Hoyt, and Billy White. Adam Frenier will produce.
Fans can tune-in on multiple HRRN affiliates nationwide, and listen online with live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. A complete listing of affiliates is available on the HRRN site.
In addition to the race coverage, HRRN will host its popular morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Arlington Park on Saturday morning. The Equine Forum airs from
8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, and is streamed live at www.horseracingradio.net.
HRRN RETURNS TO CALDER THIS SATURDAY FOR LIVE SUMMIT OF SPEED COVERAGE
2-Hour Broadcast will Include Two Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races
HRRN TO PROVIDE NATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST OF BELMONT STAKES
Network plans 6 hours of Belmont coverage
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday that for the second consecutive year, HRRN will provide the exclusive terrestrial radio broadcast of the Belmont Stakes.
HRRN will provide live coverage of the 142nd Belmont on Saturday from 5:00-7:00 ET. The broadcast will be carried on multiple HRRN affiliates throughout the country as well as broadcast to service men and women around the world on the American Forces Network.
Fans can also tune-in online via the HRRN website at www.horseracingradio.net.
In addition to the Belmont Stakes, HRRN will host a two hour Belmont Preview show on Saturday from 2:00-4:00 ET, which will include live coverage of several major stakes on the Belmont undercard.
HRRN’s Belmont day coverage will begin with their popular talk show, the Equine Forum, hosted live from Belmont Park on Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m. ET. The Equine Forum can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as online at www.horseracingradio.net.
Mike Penna will anchor the HRRN coverage along with Jude Feld, and Sean Clancy. Adam Frenier and John Edwards will produce.
A complete Belmont Stakes broadcast schedule along with a listing of national affiliates can be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN ANNOUNCES 15 ½ HOURS OF DERBY WEEK COVERAGE
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Monday, it will broadcast live from Churchill Downs beginning Wednesday, April 28th with more than 15 hours of Derby week coverage.
HRRN’s coverage begins with the return of their popular Derby Countdown Show, presented by Jimmy John’s, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8-10 a.m. ET. Hosted live from the Churchill backside each morning, the Derby Countdown features interviews with jockeys, trainers, owners, handicappers, turf writers and more. Fans can tune-in on HRRN’s co-flagship stations WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY and WQKC 1450 AM in Louisville, KY, as well as online at www.horseracingradio.net.
On Wednesday afternoon, HRRN will host live coverage of the Derby post position draw from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. The coverage is presented by Winstar Farm and can be heard worldwide on the HRRN website.
Listeners can then join HRRN for live coverage of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks from 3:30-6:00 ET on Friday afternoon. The broadcast will feature interviews, analysis, and the live call of the Oaks as well as several graded stakes on the undercard from Churchill announcer Mark Johnson.
HRRN returns on Derby day with its Equine Forum Show live from Churchill Downs from 8-10 a.m. ET, along with four hours of undercard coverage that afternoon from 1-5 ET.
HRRN’s Mike Penna will anchor the Derby week broadcasts, along with Jude Feld, Rolly Hoyt, Sean Clancy, and Billy White.
A complete schedule along with affiliates and live internet streaming is available on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
HRRN ANNOUNCES 2010 BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Markel Returns as Title Sponsor of Road to the Kentucky Derby Series
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday that it will provide live coverage of more than 100 stakes races in 2010, beginning with a 2-hour broadcast of the Fountain of Youth (G2) live from Gulfstream Park on Saturday, February 20th.
The Fountain of Youth is the first of several Derby prep races showcased in HRRN’s Road to the Kentucky Derby series presented by Markel Insurance Company. The Florida Derby (G1), Louisiana Derby (G2), Bluegrass Stakes (G1), Lexington Stakes (G2), and a new addition to this year’s schedule, the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) will also be included in the series.HRRN will once again provide the exclusive national broadcast of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships live from Churchill Downs on Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 6. This marks the fourth consecutive year HRRN has been the exclusive radio partner of the Breeders’ Cup.
Among the other stakes races included in this year’s scheduled will be HRRN’s coverage of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), the Humana Distaff (G1) and Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) on the Derby day undercard, the Haskell Invitational (G1), Arlington Million (G1), Travers (G1), and Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1). HRRN will also broadcast live from Keeneland every day during their spring and fall meets.
Fans can tune-in to HRRN’s coverage on various affiliates throughout the country, and listen worldwide with live streaming available on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete 2010 schedule with broadcast times and affiliates is also available on the HRRN site.
For more information please contact Mike Penna at mike@horseracingradio.net
HRRN ANNOUNCES 20 HOURS OF BREEDERS’ CUP COVERAGE
Breeders’ Cup Countdown Show Debuts November 3rd
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today, it has scheduled 20 hours of Breeders’ Cup week coverage live from Santa Anita beginning Tuesday, November 3rd. HRRN, the exclusive radio network of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, will launch their week-long coverage with the debut of the Breeders’ Cup Countdown show on Tuesday morning. The Breeders’ Cup Countdown, presented by Three Chimneys Farm, will be hosted live from Santa Anita’s Clockers’ Corner each morning during Breeders’ Cup week from 10:00 a.m. – noon ET. The show will feature interviews with Breeders’ Cup participants, turf writers, handicappers, and other industry professionals. Fans can tune-in to the Breeders’ Cup Countdown on HRRN affiliates in Lexington and Louisville, KY, and listen worldwide with free live streaming provided on www.breederscup.com and www.horseracingradio.net.
On Friday, November 6th, and Saturday, November 7th, HRRN will provide exclusive national radio coverage of all fourteen Breeders’ Cup races. The broadcasts, presented by OCD Pellets, can be heard from 3:00 – 7:00 ET on Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 – 7:00 ET. HRRN’s coverage will be carried on multiple affiliates throughout the country, including KFWB 980 in Los Angeles, and streamed live on both www.breederscup.com and www.horseracingradio.net. A complete list of affiliates is also available on the HRRN website.
Mike Penna, Kurt Becker, Sean Clancy, and Jude Feld will anchor the Breeders’ Cup week coverage, with John Edwards and Adam Frenier producing.
HRRN will also air a special Breeders’ Cup edition of its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, on November 7th. The Equine Forum can be heard from 8-10 a.m. ET on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, and is streamed live on the HRRN website.
HRRN TO PROVIDE LIVE COVERAGE OF KEENELAND FEATURE RACES
Network Plans 4 Hours of Coverage Opening Weekend
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will broadcast live from Keeneland each racing day during the fall meet beginning Friday, October 9th, to provide live coverage of Keeneland’s feature races. HRRN’s coverage will include extended broadcasts on all three days of opening weekend, showcasing nine graded stakes, including the Darley Alcibiades (G1), Shadwell Turf Mile (G1), Dixiana Breeders’ Futurity (G1), First Lady (G1), and Spinster (G1), as well as on the following two Saturday’s, October 17 and 24.
Fans can tune-in to the HRRN broadcasts on various affiliates throughout Kentucky, and worldwide with free live streaming available on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. Affiliate information is also available on the HRRN site.
The opening Fall Stars weekend coverage, begins Friday from 5:30-6:30 ET, and continues with 2 hours on Saturday from 4-6 ET, and Sunday from 5:00-6:00 ET. Mike Penna and Pete Kules will anchor the HRRN coverage.
Fans are encouraged to bring their radio headsets to the races and tune-in to the coverage each day on HRRN’s flagship station, WLXO 96.1 FM, in Lexington.
In addition to the race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Keeneland. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
WOODWARD LIVE ON HRRN THIS SATURDAY
Coverage will include Grade 1 Forego
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today, it will broadcast live from Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, to provide coverage of Rachel Alexandra’s attempt to make history as she takes on older males in the Grade 1 Woodward. HRRN’s coverage can be heard from 5:00 – 6:00 ET,
and will also include the Grade 1 Forego on the undercard.
Mike Penna and Pete Kules will anchor the HRRN broadcast with Sean Clancy providing paddock commentary.
Fans can tune-in on various HRRN affiliates, as well as online with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
In addition to the race coverage, Penna and Kules will also host HRRN’s popular morning talk show,
the Equine Forum, live from Saratoga on Saturday morning.
The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as worldwide with free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net. A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
JIM DANDY, HASKELL INVITATIONAL LIVE ON HRRN THIS WEEKEND
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday it will broadcast live from both Saratoga Race Course and Monmouth Park this weekend. On Saturday, HRRN will provide coverage of Saratoga’s Grade 1 Diana and Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes, and then travel to Monmouth for the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational on Sunday.
HRRN’s Jim Dandy coverage can be heard from 5:00-6:00 ET, and will be hosted by Mike Penna and Sean Clancy. Sunday’s two hour broadcast of the Haskell, featuring Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra, is scheduled from 4:30-6:30 ET and will be anchored by Penna and Rolly Hoyt.
The broadcasts will be carried on various HRRN affiliates and can also be heard online with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. In addition to the race coverage, Penna will also host HRRN’s popular morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs on Saturday morning. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as worldwide with free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST OF BELMONT STAKES
Network plans 6 hours of Belmont day coverage
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday that HRRN will provide the exclusive terrestrial radio broadcast of the 2009 Belmont Stakes.
HRRN will provide live coverage of the 141st Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, from 5:00-7:00 ET. The broadcast will be carried on multiple HRRN affiliates throughout the country and streamed live on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
In addition to its national Belmont Stakes coverage, HRRN plans a 2 hour live broadcast of the stakes races on the Belmont undercard from 2-4 ET, featuring the True North (G2), Just A Game (G1), and Acorn (G1). A complete listing of affiliates can be found on the HRRN website.
HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Belmont Park on Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m. ET. The Equine Forum can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
“The Belmont is one of the great races on the calendar each year regardless of whether there is an opportunity for a Triple Crown” said Mike Penna, President of HRRN. “The mile and a half distance is rare in American dirt racing and makes for a true championship test. It’s exciting for us to showcase this great event to our listeners around the world.”
“The Horse Racing Radio Network is one of the premier providers of live racing coverage in the country,” said NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward. “Fans across the world who tune in to HRRN on Belmont Stakes day will be treated to an exciting and comprehensive broadcast.”
HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE DOMESTIC RADIO BROADCAST OF BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2009-‘10
Horseracingradio.net to Stream Event Globally - Network Plans 9.5 Hours of Coverage
NEW YORK (May 13, 2009) – The Breeders’ Cup and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today that the parties have reached an agreement for HRRN to become the exclusive national radio network for the 2009 and 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
HRRN will provide live coverage of this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. The agreement grants HRRN exclusive rights for terrestrial and extraterrestrial broadcast of this year’s event. HRRN will provide three and a half hours of live coverage of Championship Friday from 3:30-7:00 PM ET, and will continue on Saturday with live coverage from 1-7 PM ET. Mike Penna, President of HRRN, will host the Breeders’ Cup broadcasts.
In addition to the terrestrial broadcast, the HRRN coverage of the Breeders’ Cup will be streamed live around the world on breederscup.com and horseracingradio.net on both Championship Friday and Saturday.
The 2010 Breeders’ Cup will be held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 2009 event marks the third consecutive year that HRRN will broadcast the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
“Throughout the past 25 years, the Breeders’ Cup has distinguished itself as racing’s premiere championship event, providing countless defining moments in our sport,” said Penna. “It has been a great privilege for HRRN to bring this experience to our listeners, and we are proud to continue our relationship with the Breeders’ Cup and provide the excitement of this great event to racing fans around the world.”
Among the stations that carried the 2008 Breeders’ Cup World Championships were: KHTK 1140 AM – Sacramento; WEPN 1050 AM – New York; WABY 1160 AM – Saratoga Springs, NY; KGOW 1560 AM – Houston; KLAY 1180 AM – Tacoma-Seattle; XTRA 1360 AM – San Diego; WEJL 630 AM – Wilkes Barre-Scranton, Pa; WLXO 96.1 FM – Lexington, Ky., and WQKC 1450 AM – Louisville.
“We want to be sure to provide a number of ways for people to enjoy the BCWC and we value radio as one key way to do that,” said Peter Land, Breeders’ Cup Chief Marketing Officer. “HRRN’s ability to provide a rich and entertaining broadcast through its network of stations, and internationally on the Web, is important for our event.”
HRRN SCHEDULES 14 ½ HOURS OF DERBY WEEK COVERAGE
Network Launches New Derby Week Morning Show
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Monday, it will broadcast live from Churchill Downs beginning Wednesday, April 29th, to provide 14 ½ hours of Kentucky Derby week coverage.
As part of its Derby week schedule, HRRN will introduce the Derby Countdown Show which will air live from 8:00-10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. The show, hosted by Mike Penna, Sean Clancy, and Rolly Hoyt, will be conducted live from the backside of Churchill Downs and feature various guests including jockeys, trainers, turf writers, and handicappers. The Derby Countdown is presented by Jimmy John’s of Lexington, KY.
HRRN will also showcase live coverage of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks on Friday beginning at 3:30 ET, and returns with two shows on Saturday. The Equine Forum at 8:00 a.m. ET, and live coverage of the Derby day undercard stakes from 1:00-5:00 ET.
The Derby week coverage can be heard on various HRRN affiliates and can be accessed worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN To Provide Exclusive National Radio Broadcast Of Preakness Stakes
Network plans 8 hours of Preakness weekend coverage
BALTIMORE, 04-17-09—For the second consecutive year, the Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) has reached an agreement with officials at Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland Jockey Club to become the exclusive national radio network for the 2009 Preakness® Stakes (G1), the middle jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.
HRRN will provide live coverage of the 134th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, from 5:00-7:00 ET. In addition to its national Preakness Stakes coverage, HRRN plans a 2 hour live broadcast of the stakes races on the Preakness undercard from 2-4 ET, and will provide live coverage of the Black Eyed Susan (G2) on Friday, May 15 from 4-6 ET. Mike Penna and Rolly Hoyt will anchor the HRRN coverage, with Jude Feld and Sean Clancy providing paddock reports and commentary.
In addition to the multiple HRRN affiliates throughout the country, fans will be able to hear the coverage worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. A complete listing of affiliates will be available on the HRRN site. WBAL Radio (AM 1090) is the Baltimore affiliate.
“Everyone at Pimlico takes a tremendous amount of pride in making Preakness week a top-notch event,” said Mike Gathagan, Maryland Jockey Club vice president of communications. “To be able to host an event of this magnitude means so much in so many ways and HRRN’s national coverage will allow racing fans from coast to coast to feel as if they are here for this marquee event.”
“To be able to showcase one our sports premier races to a national radio audience is extremely exciting,” said Mike Penna, President of HRRN. “The history and tradition of the Preakness makes it one of the most unique and exciting events in the world of sports, and we look forward to bringing this experience to listeners around the globe.”
In addition to the live race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Pimlico on Preakness morning. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
BLUE GRASS STAKES TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON HRRN THIS SATURDAY
Two hour coverage will include Jenny Wiley (G2), Commonwealth (G2), and Shakertown (G3)
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will provide live coverage of the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes this Saturday from 4:00 – 6:00 ET
HRRN’s broadcast will also include coverage of three graded stakes on the Blue Grass undercard, the Jenny Wiley, Commonwealth, and Shakertown, and will feature the live call of each race along with pre and post race analysis will. Mike Penna and Sean Clancy, and Jude Feld will anchor the HRRN coverage.
Fans can tune-in on multiple affiliates and can access the broadcast worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
In addition to the race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Keeneland. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN TO PROVIDE LIVE COVERAGE OF KEENELAND’S FEATURE RACE DURING SPRING MEET
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will provide live coverage of Keeneland’s feature race every day throughout the spring race meet which begins Friday, April 3rd. HRRN will feature extended hour long coverage of the Ashland Stakes on opening weekend, as well as the Lexington Stakes on April 18th. On Saturday, April 11th, HRRN plans a special two hour Blue Grass Stakes broadcast.
The broadcasts will include pre and post race analysis as well as the live call of each race. Fans can tune-in to the coverage on various affiliates throughout Kentucky, and listen worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete broadcast schedule along with affiliate listings and times can be found on the HRRN site.
In addition to the live race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Keeneland every Saturday during the meet, featuring analysis and selections for all of Keeneland’s weekend stakes. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
HRRN is the exclusive radio partner of the 2009 Preakness Stakes and Breeders’ Cup.
HRRN HAS FLORIDA DERBY COVERAGE THIS SATURDAY
Network plans 2 hour broadcast including Swale S. (G2) and Appleton (G3)
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will broadcast live from Gulfstream Park this Saturday, to provide exclusive radio coverage of the Grade 1 Florida Derby beginning at 4:00 ET.
HRRN’s two hour broadcast will also feature the Grade 2 Swale Stakes and the Grade 3 Appleton. Mike Penna and Sean Clancy will anchor the HRRN coverage which will include the live call of each race along with pre and post race analysis.
Fans can tune-in to HRRN’s coverage on multiple affiliates and can access the broadcast worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
In addition to the race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Gulfstream Park. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN TO BROADCAST LOUISIANA DERBY THIS SATURDAY
Network will provide live coverage of all four Grade 2 races
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will return to Fair Grounds Race Course this Saturday for the third consecutive year to provide live coverage of the 96th Louisiana Derby (G2) from 4:00-6:00 ET.
HRRN’s coverage, hosted by Mike Penna with analyst Billy White and paddock reporter Jude Feld, will include the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2), New Orleans Handicap (G2), and Mervyn Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap (G2). HRRN will air the live call of each race along with pre and post race analysis.
Fans can tune-in to HRRN’s coverage on multiple affiliates and can access the broadcast worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, The Equine Forum, live from the Fair Grounds from 8:00-10:00 a.m. ET. The show can be heard live in Lexington, KY on WLXO 96.1 FM, and in New Orleans, LA on WGSO 990 AM, as well as on the HRRN website.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
HRRN TO BROADCAST FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH STAKES THIS SATURDAY
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) will broadcast live from Gulfstream Park this Saturday, to provide exclusive radio coverage of the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes beginning at 4:30 ET. Fans can hear the broadcast on affiliates in Lexington and Louisville, KY, and tune-in worldwide with HRRN’s free online streaming at www.horseracingradio.net. Affiliate information is available on the HRRN website.
In addition to the race coverage, HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Gulfstream Park. The Equine Forum airs from 8-10 a.m. ET and can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming on the HRRN website.
NICANOR DEBUT TO BE BROADCAST ON HRRN
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Thursday, that it will provide live “bonus coverage” of the debut race of Barbaro’s brother, Nicanor, as part of their Donn Handicap (G1) day broadcast this Saturday, January 31.
A full brother to the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, Nicanor will be making his first career start in Gulfstream’s 8th race – a one mile event for three-year-old maidens.
HRRN will air the live call of the race along with pre and post race analysis. Fans can tune-in to HRRN’s coverage on multiple affiliates at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (ET) and can access the broadcast worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.
A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
MARKEL TO BE TITLE SPONSOR OF ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY SERIES ON HRRN
HRRN Announces 2009 Schedule
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today it has reached an agreement with Markel Insurance Company to be the title sponsor of its Road to the Kentucky Derby series of broadcasts beginning Friday, January 30th. The series will include 8 live broadcasts from Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Turfway Park, and Keeneland, showcasing major Kentucky Derby preps including the Hutcheson S. (G2), Fountain of Youth (G2), Louisiana Derby (G2), Lanes End S. (G2), Florida Derby (G1), and Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1).
“Markel is a great fit with our HRRN broadcasts.” Said Mike Penna, President of HRRN. “They have a team with extensive knowledge of the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry and we look forward to working with them.”
“The Horse Racing Radio Network continues to grow its audience because it is an excellent broadcast that appeals to all within our industry. The Lexington office of Markel Insurance Company could not think of anyone better than HRRN to be partners with for our Road to the Derby sponsorship because we know it will reach our target audience.”
The 2009 HRRN schedule begins Friday, January 30th at Gulfstream Park, with live coverage of the Grade 2 Hutcheson Stakes. Included among the more than 100 stakes races to be covered by HRRN this year, are 33 Grade 1 events.
The broadcasts can be heard on various affiliates throughout the country, and worldwide with live streaming on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. A complete Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site.
KEENELAND TO BE TITLE SPONSOR OF NATIONAL BREEDERS’ CUP BROADCAST ON HRRN
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today it has reached an agreement with Keeneland to be the title sponsor of its national Breeders’ Cup radio broadcasts. HRRN, the exclusive radio network of the 2008 Breeders’ Cup, will provide nine hours of live coverage from Oak Tree at Santa Anita beginning Friday, October 24, from 3:30-6:30 ET, and continuing Saturday, October 25, from 1:00-7:00 ET.
“We are tremendously excited to have the support of one of the most respected organizations in the sport,” said Mike Penna, President and co-founder of HRRN. “Keeneland is an industry leader, both nationally and internationally, and their involvement as the title sponsor of our coverage speaks volumes for our network.”
“Keeneland is pleased to sponsor the broadcast of the Breeders’ Cup,” said Jim Williams, Keeneland’s Director of Communications. “The broadcast will allow racing enthusiasts to hear these two days of championship racing across the country via radio or the HRRN website.”
The broadcasts will be hosted by Penna and Pete Kules, with Jude Feld and Sean Clancy providing paddock reports and interviews. Fans can listen to the HRRN coverage on various affiliates throughout the country, as well as free live streaming on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net, and www.breederscup.com. Affiliate information is available on the HRRN site.
HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST OF BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Network Plans 9 Hours of Breeders’ Cup Coverage
The Breeders’ Cup and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today that they have reached an agreement for HRRN to become the exclusive national radio network for the 2008 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
HRRN will provide live coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. The agreement grants HRRN exclusive rights for terrestrial and extraterrestrial broadcast of this year’s event. HRRN will provide three hours of live coverage of Championship Friday from 3:30-6:30 PM ET, and will continue on Saturday with live coverage from 1-7 PM ET. Mike Penna and Pete Kules, founders of HRRN, will co-host the Breeders’ Cup broadcasts with analyst Jude Feld.
“The Breeders’ Cup is Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious event,” said Mike Penna, founder of HRRN. “HRRN is proud to be the official radio partner of the Breeders’ Cup and be able to share these spectacular racing days with a worldwide audience.”
“HRNN has demonstrated their success in getting the Breeders’ Cup carried on affiliate stations across the country and we look forward to having them as our exclusive national radio partner,” said Breeders’ Cup Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Land. “Their ability to clear signals and provide an informative broadcast, ensures that Thoroughbred racing fans will be able to enjoy a consistent and entertaining broadcast.”
HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST OF PREAKNESS STAKES
Network plans 6 ½ hours of Preakness weekend coverage
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) has reached an agreement with officials at Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland Jockey Club to become the exclusive national radio network for the 2008 Peakness Stakes, it was announced today.
HRRN will provide live coverage of the 133rd Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17, from 5:30-7:00 ET. In addition to its national Preakness Stakes coverage, HRRN plans a 3 hour live broadcast of the stakes races on the Preakness undercard from 2-5 ET, and will provide live coverage of the Pimlico Special (G1) and Black Eyed Susan (G2) on Friday, May 16. Mike Penna and Pete Kules are the founders of HRRN and will co-host the broadcasts.
HRRN, based in Lexington, KY, will air more than 50 broadcasts this year, including
Grade 1 races such as the Blue Grass Stakes, Kentucky Oaks, Stephen Foster, Arlington Million, Travers Stakes, and the Breeders’ Cup. The 2008 broadcast schedule is available on the HRRN site at www.horseracingradio.net
“Everyone at the Maryland Jockey Club takes a tremendous amount of pride in putting on a first-class show during Preakness week,” said Mike Gathagan, Maryland Jockey Club vice president of communications. “It is not only something we are proud of but the Preakness experience is special to Baltimore and Maryland. To be able to host an event of this magnitude means so much in so many ways and the addition of HRRN’s national coverage will allow racing fans from coast to coast to feel as if they are here for this special event.”
“The Preakness is one of the most historic and exciting events on the racing calendar” said Penna. “The possibility of having a Triple Crown candidate is usually still alive with the Derby winner, and when that horse comes to the top of the stretch, the atmosphere is electric. We are thrilled to be able to bring the excitement of this spectacular race to a national radio audience.”
