FULL SLATE OF DERBY WEEK SHOWS LIVE FROM CHURCHILL DOWNS BEGINS TUESDAY ON HRRN

                                                                 

FULL SLATE OF DERBY WEEK SHOWS LIVE FROM CHURCHILL DOWNS BEGINS TUESDAY ON HRRN

 


LEXINGTON, KY (May 2, 2022) – Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, KY, launches 16 hours of on-site Kentucky Derby week programming live from Churchill Downs beginning Tuesday, May 3.

HRRN’s Derby week schedule starts Tuesday morning with the first of three “Derby Countdown” shows presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa.  Hosted live from the backside barn area at Churchill Downs by Mike Penna, Bobby Neuman and Jude Feld, the shows can be heard Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-10:00 a.m. ET on Sirius 216/XM 202 with live streaming and podcast archives provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net, and multiple podcast platforms. Each show features interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, and handicappers along with the latest training updates on Oaks and Derby horses.

 

On Friday, analyst Dave Friedman joins Bobby Neuman to broadcast the 148th Kentucky Oaks from 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET. The “Run for the Lilies” will be aired throughout North America on

Sirius 219/XM 201 and streamed live on the HRRN website. Churchill Downs announcer Travis Stone will have the live race call.

 

Kentucky Derby day features a special Derby edition of HRRN’s popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum presented by TwinSpires in its customary weekly time slot from 8:00-11:00 a.m. ET on Sirius 219/XM 201. The show is also available via podcast afterwards.

 

Live streaming of all Kentucky Derby week broadcasts is available on the HRRN website.  Fans can also follow HRRN on twitter (@HRRN) and facebook (Horse Racing Radio Network) for the latest on guest conversations.

 

A full Kentucky Derby week schedule is listed below.

 

Tuesday, May 3

  • Derby Countdown Presented by Hill ‘N’ Dale at Xalapa: 8:00 -10:00 a.m. ET

Wednesday, May 4         

  • Derby Countdown Presented by Hill ‘N’ Dale at Xalapa: 8:00 -10:00 a.m. ET
  • Trainer Talk Presented by Fasig-Tipton with Todd Pletcher & Tim Yakteen:  6:00 -7:00 p.m. ET

Thursday, May 5

  • Derby Countdown Presented by Hill ‘N’ Dale at Xalapa:  8:00 -10:00 a.m. ET
  • Race Day: 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET
  • Brisnet Call In Show: 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Friday, May 6

  • 148th Kentucky Oaks: 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET
  • Weekend Stakes Preview Presented by NYRA Bets: 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, May 7:

  • Equine Forum Presented by TwinSpires: 8:00-11:00 a.m. ET

 

 

About HRRN: 

 

The Horse Racing Radio Network is your home for award-winning coverage of the biggest events in racing. HRRN produces a series of popular talk shows aired throughout the week on SiriusXM satellite radio:  Race Day (Thursday – Friday, 4-6 p.m. ET), Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton (Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. ET), Brisnet Call In Show (Thursday, 6-7 p.m. ET), Weekend Stakes Preview presented by NYRA Bets (Friday, 6-7 p.m. ET) and the Equine Forum presented by TwinSpires (Saturday, 8-11 a.m. ET). 

 

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