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Oak Tree Adds Betting Platform, TV Coverage

Oak Tree Adds Betting Platform, TV Coverage

Oak Tree Racing Association announced Sept. 24 that it is launching a free new wagering platform, OakTreeBets.com, and that it will allow HRTV to provide daily coverage on a non-exclusive basis.

 Thursday, September 24, 2009

Charles Town and HRTV Reach Agreement

Charles Town Races & Slots and HorseRacing TV have reached a new agreement which will allow the track's races to be shown live on the network through, at least, the end of the 2009 racing season.

 Thursday, July 23, 2009
Video: HRTV Notable 2008 Racing Moments

Video: HRTV Notable 2008 Racing Moments

The 2008 Thoroughbred racing season produced a host of great memories, and HorseRacing TV's news magazine show "Inside Information," provides a comprehensive recap of the sport's most indellible storylines in the season's final episode.

 Tuesday, December 16, 2008

HRTV to Cover November Sale

HRTV's coverage of the sale will be interspersed throughout the network's live airing of the final races from both Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, which begin earlier in the afternoon.

 Friday, October 31, 2008
HRTV Adds Belmont, Arlington to Schedule

HRTV Adds Belmont, Arlington to Schedule

HorseRacing TV will add two prominent racetracks to its programming schedule when Belmont and Arlington parks begin their annual spring/summer meetings this week.

 Tuesday, April 29, 2008
HRTV, Comcast Reach Carriage Agreement

HRTV, Comcast Reach Carriage Agreement

HorseRacing TV has reached an agreement with Comcast Cable in the greater Chicago region for carriage of the 24-hour horseracing network beginning April 30, just in time for the Arlington Park meet.

 Monday, April 14, 2008
HBO Sports Wins Eclipse Award

HBO Sports Wins Eclipse Award

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 3 that HBO Sports has won the 2007 Media Eclipse Award in the national television feature programming category for its documentary "Barbaro," which aired June 6 of last year.

 Thursday, January 03, 2008

Delahoussaye To Be Interviewed on HRTV

Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Delahoussaye will be the featured guest on HorseRacing TV's next edition of "Across The Board" on June 27 at 8 p.m. ET.

 Friday, June 22, 2007

HRTV Begins Telecast of British Races May 18

HorseRacing TV will expand its coverage with an international flair beginning May 18 with ongoing coverage in conjunction with Racing UK of selected United Kingdom events.

 Thursday, May 17, 2007

Lane's End Named Presenting Sponsor for HRTV's Preakness Week Coverage

HorseRacing TV announced May 14 that Lane's End Farm will be the presenting sponsor of its comprehensive live coverage of Preakness Week May 17-19 from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.

 Monday, May 14, 2007

HRTV & Racing World Reach Agreement For Carriage in England and Ireland

HorseRacing TV has reached an agreement with Racing World, a television and wagering rightsholder, in both the British and Irish markets, to provide its coverage of North American-based racetracks into homes in England and Ireland, beginning March 28.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Willman, Abrams Featured On 'Inside Information'

A pair of emotional stories involving two popular figures in Southern California Thoroughbred racing circles will be the featured segments when HorseRacing TV's new show, "Inside Information," airs this Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

 Thursday, March 15, 2007

Barretts March 20 Sale on HRTV

The 2007 Barretts March Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training on March 20 will be broadcast live on HorseRacing TV from the Hinds Pavilion located on the grounds of Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif., beginning at 2 p.m. (Pacific).

 Sunday, March 11, 2007

Racing to Bid Farewell to Trudy McCaffery Friday

More than racing will miss Trudy McCaffery, Trudy McCaffery will miss racing. One of the most popular people in the sport, the prominent horse owner and breeder who died Feb. 12 at 62 after a long battle with cancer had an unmatched love of the game.

 Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Oaklawn Joins HRTV Stable Friday

HorseRacing TV will present live coverage of Oaklawn Park's 56-day winter racing season when the Hot Springs, Ark., track kicks off its meeting Jan. 19.

 Wednesday, January 17, 2007

HRTV to Broadcast Dubai Racing Carnival

HRTV will broadcast 11 days of racing during the Dubai Racing Carnival beginning Jan. 18.

 Tuesday, January 09, 2007

HRTV to Air 2006 Keeneland Sales Review

HorseRacing TV will take a look back at the memorable Keeneland sales season when it presents "The 2006 Keeneland Sales Review" Jan. 7 at 10:30 p.m. (all times ET).

 Friday, January 05, 2007

Pony Highway Productions, HRTV Win Eclipse Award for Mandella Documentary

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 4 that Pony Highway Productions and HRTV have won the Media Eclipse Award in the national television--features category for the documentary "On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable," which explores the world of Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella and six horses in his stable.

 Thursday, January 04, 2007

HRTV, Oaklawn Park Ink Coverage Agreement

Live racing from Oaklawn Park will be part of the lineup on HorseRacing TV when the meet begins Jan. 19 at the Arkansas racetrack.

 Thursday, January 04, 2007

No Santa Anita Clause for TVG

TVG viewers won't be getting what they wanted most for Christmas -- to watch and wager on races from Santa Anita Park starting with the new season on Dec. 26.

 Saturday, December 23, 2006

HRTV Preview to Kick Off Santa Anita Season

HorseRacing TV will kick off its regular coverage of the 70th season of racing from Santa Anita Park with a one-hour preview show that premieres on Dec. 24, and airs continuously throughout Christmas Day.

 Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Nagler to Join HRTV

Multiple Emmy Award-winning producer Stephen Nagler, a veteran of sports television and horseracing for the past 20 years, will be joining HorseRacing TV as senior producer of live programming. His position is effective Dec. 1.

 Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Insight Communications to Include HRTV

HorseRacing, a subsidiary of Magna Entertainment Corp. announced Tuesday, Oct. 31, that it has entered into an agreement with Insight Communications for carriage of HRTV on Insight systems beginning in time for the Breeders' Cup World Championships this Saturday.

 Tuesday, October 31, 2006

HRTV to Air Melbourne Cup on Nov. 6

HorseRacing TV will give viewers a trackside seat at Australia's greatest Thoroughbred race when it presents live coverage of the $5 million (Aus) Melbourne Cup on Nov. 6 at 11 p.m. ET.

 Monday, October 30, 2006

HRTV to Air Arc and Entire Longchamp Card

HorseRacing TV will bring its viewers international world-class turf racing with live coverage of the $2.5 million Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, along with the entire card from Longchamp Race Course in Paris Oct. 1.

 Wednesday, September 27, 2006

HRTV to Again Broadcast 'Pursuit of the Cup'

Racing fans will receive the latest information on the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships when HorseRacing TV's weekly show, "Pursuit of the Cup" returns Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

 Tuesday, September 12, 2006

HRTV to Air Chance Rollins Documentary

HorseRacing TV will present a 30-minute documentary Sept. 5 on jockey Chance Rollins's remarkable recovery and intention to return to riding after he sustaining a life-threatening head injury in a horrific spill at Bay Meadows Race Course in June.

 Saturday, September 02, 2006

HRTV to Air Live Coverage of Keeneland September Sale's Select Sessions

Coverage of the first two days of Keeneland's September yearling sale, the September 11 and 12 select sessions, will be broadcast live in the United States by HorseRacing TV (HRTV) and on a tape-delayed basis by TVG.

 Thursday, August 31, 2006

Conley Joins HorseRacing TV

Horse racing TV personality Carolyn Conley has recently joined HorseRacing TV to serve as a feature reporter, producer, and host for the network.

 Wednesday, August 30, 2006

HRTV to Show Racing From California Fair Circuit

HorseRacing TV has entered into a comprehensive agreement with the California Authority of Racing Fairs for the live telecast and promotion of California fair racing over the next four months.

 Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Horseracing TV to Debut Weekly

When HorseRacing TV (TM) unveils their new weekly half-hour show, "Across the Board," June 7 at 9 p.m. EDT, fans will get a detailed look at major happenings in the Thoroughbred racing world, and will have the opportunity to voice their opinions during a special call-in segment.

 Tuesday, June 06, 2006

TVG, HRTV Plan Keeneland Coverage

The TVG network will provide live, on-site coverage of the Keeneland meet opener in Lexington, Ky. on Friday and HorseRacing TV will be presenting a daily replay show of the track's races throughout the meet.

 Thursday, April 06, 2006

HRTV Names Swan Senior VP, Distribution and Business Development

HorseRacing TV (HRTV), a television network distributed nationally by cable system operators and DISH Network, announced April 4 that veteran cable affiliate sales executive Chris Swan has been named senior vice president of distribution and business development.

 Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Video Tribute for Lewis at Santa Anita Monday

HorseRacing TV will present a video tribute to the late Bob Lewis following the sixth race on Santa Anita's Presidents' Day program Monday.

 Sunday, February 19, 2006

HRTV to Air Unique Horseracing Documentary

Racing fans will be treated to a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Thoroughbred racing when HorseRacing TV presents the documentary, "On The Muscle," in a three-part series, beginning on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. ET.

 Saturday, February 18, 2006

'Horse Player World Series' Airs on HRTV

HorseRacing TV will provide exclusive coverage when one thousand of the nation's top handicappers compete in the Coast Casinos' "Horse Player World Series" from the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas beginning Jan. 19.

 Wednesday, January 18, 2006

HRTV to Broadcast San Rafael From Santa Anita

HorseRacing TV will broadcast the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. II) from at Santa Anita Park during a half-hour show, presented by Gainesway, beginning at 6 p.m. EST Jan. 14.

 Thursday, January 12, 2006

HRTV to Broadcast Horse Player World Series

HorseRacing TV has entered into a comprehensive agreement with Coast Hotels and Casinos for exclusive broadcast coverage and promotion of the Horse Player World Series from the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Jan. 19-21.

 Thursday, January 12, 2006

Report: De Francis Takes on More Duties for MEC

Maryland Jockey Club president Joe De Francis will now oversee customer relations and HorseRacing TV for Magna Entertainment Corp., parent company of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, January 12, 2006

HRTV Sets Upgrades as Winter Meets Approach

HorseRacing TV will change its look with the start of the Santa Anita Park meet Dec. 26.

 Friday, December 16, 2005

HRTV Airs First Two Days of Keeneland Sale

HorseRacing TV will present live and uninterrupted coverage of the first two full days of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, the world's most prestigious sale of mares, foals and racing prospects.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2005

HRTV Presents Post Position Draw Wednesday

HorseRacing TV will present live coverage of Belmont Park's post position draw for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Wednesday beginning at 8 a.m. (PDT).

 Friday, October 21, 2005

Horseracing TV's "Pursuit Of The Cup" Returns

HorseRacing TV will give racing fans a headstart in assessing the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships when the popular "Pursuit of the Cup" show returns for its third season on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET.

 Wednesday, August 31, 2005

TVG Director Noel Joins HorseRacing TV

Award-winning television producer Dan Noel, who was director of broadcast operations for rival TVG, has joined HorseRacing TV's production team and will focus on the day-to-day live operation of the 24-hour television network, it was announced Sunday.

 Sunday, April 17, 2005

HRTV Special to Present John Henry's Santa Anita Victories

HorseRacing TV will celebrate the 30th birthday of the five-time Eclipse Award winner John Henry with a one-hour special presentation of the gelding's record 12 stakes victories at Santa Anita. "Standing Tall: John Henry at 30," will air at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) March 9 without commentary and will feature the dozen stakes wins wire-to-wire with the original track announcers' calls.

 Tuesday, March 08, 2005

'Target Louisville' Debuts Feb. 16 on HRTV

Target Louisville, a weekly program devoted to 3-year-olds on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), debuts Feb. 16 on HorseRacing TV.

 Sunday, February 13, 2005

Bill Bridgen Resigns as HRTV President

Bill Bridgen has stepped down from his full-time post as HorseRacing TV's network president, it was announced Feb. 10.

 Friday, February 11, 2005

Bay Meadows Signal Expands to TVG

The Bay Meadows racing signal will be available to all three legal account deposit wagering companies in California when the Bay Area track opens for business under new management Feb. 2.

 Saturday, January 29, 2005

Dubai Racing Carnival Coverage Begins

HorseRacing TV will provide live coverage of the 11-date Dubai International Racing Carnival from Nad al Sheba Race Course in Dubai, beginning Thursday.

 Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Online Poll Seeks Santa Anita's Top Moment

XpressBet and HorseRacing TV are offering fans an opportunity to select the most memorable moment in Santa Anita Park history in an online poll celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Arcadia, California track.

 Thursday, January 13, 2005
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