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HRTV to Air Tattersalls Yearling Sale Tuesday

Subscribers to Horse Racing TV in the United States will be able to watch the opening day from the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Part 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

 Monday, October 02, 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

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

HRTV to Air Daily Barbaro Updates

HorseRacing TV will feature a daily update on the condition of Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner who was injured in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.

 Thursday, May 25, 2006

HRTV Providing On-Site Preakness Week Coverage

A quartet of HorseRacing TV experts and reporters will be at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore to bring fans coverage of the 131st running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 20.

 Tuesday, May 16, 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

TVG, HRTV to Offer Previews of Keeneland April Sale

Keeneland will provide horsemen with a number of opportunities via TVG Network and HorseRacing TV (HRTV) to preview 2-year-olds consigned to its April 18 sale.

 Friday, March 24, 2006

HRTV, TVG, and ABC to Cover Dubai Racing

With the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) an annual highlight of the early-season racing calendar, HRTV and TVG will offer coverage of Nad Al Sheba racecourse in the United Arab Emirates March 25, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. In addition, ABC will provide on-site coverage of the World Cup and UAE Derby (UAE-II) for the first time.

 Thursday, March 23, 2006

Barretts Training Preview to Air on HRTV

Monday's first training preview for the 2006 Barretts March Sale of Selected 2-Year-Olds in Training is scheduled to be broadcast on HRTV on Wednesday, March 8 at both 8 a.m. (PST) and 9 p.m. (PST).

 Friday, March 03, 2006

Fountain of Youth, Santa Catalina, and 'Big Cap Highlight HRTV

HorseRacing TV will offer viewers a pair of important Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) prep races Saturday, along with the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in a March 4 coast-to-coast telecast.

 Thursday, March 02, 2006

DeFrancis Named CEO of New Magna Company

Magna Entertainment announced Monday that Joe DeFrancis, chief executive officer of the Maryland Jockey Club, has been appointed CEO of PariMax, a new company to oversee the development of Magna's "various electronic distribution platforms."

 Tuesday, February 28, 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

Trainer Benny Feliciano Aims for 10th Straight

Trainer Benny Feliciano will be trying to extend his winning streak to 10 when he sends out Millie Feliciano's Clever Jimmy C in Saturday's 13th race at Thistledown, a six-furlong contest for $3,500 claimers.

 Friday, December 16, 2005

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 Expands In Maryland-Virginia Market

HorseRacing TV™ announced Monday expanded carriage on Comcast cable systems throughout the Maryland-Virginia area.

 Tuesday, November 29, 2005

HRTV to Offer Live Keeneland Sale Coverage Nov. 7-8

HorseRacing TV will present complete, live, uninterrupted coverage of the first two days of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale Nov. 7-8. HRTV coverage will begin each day at 10 a.m. EST.

 Thursday, November 03, 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

Big Week for Yakteen Includes Daisycutter Win

It's been quite a week for trainer Tim Yakteen. On Wednesday, he became a father for the first time when wife Millie Ball, an on-screen analyst for HRTV, delivered a son. Friday, on his 41st birthday, Yakteen saddled his first Del Mar winner since he started training on his own last summer in the $75,000 Daisycutter.

 Saturday, July 30, 2005

'Claiming Crown' to be Broadcast on HRTV

The Claiming Crown, which will offer $650,000 in purses for seven races, will be broadcast live on HorseRacing Television July 16 from Canterbury Park in Minnesota.

 Wednesday, June 29, 2005

TVG, XpressBet Approved in Virginia

Satellite television customers in Virginia who have watched horse racing on dedicated channels for several years can now wager on the races.

 Wednesday, April 27, 2005

TV Producer Noel Joins HRTV

Multiple award-winning television producer Dan Noel, president of Cutting Edge Media Productions, has joined HorseRacing TV's production team and will focus on the day-to-day live operation of the 24-hour television network, according to Amy J. Zimmerman, executive producer of HRTV.

 Monday, April 18, 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

TVG and HRTV to Present Live Dubai World Cup Coverage

TVG will present live in-studio coverage of the 10th annual Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, from Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. HRTV will also air live the Dubai World Cup beginning at 8:30 am ET.

 Thursday, March 24, 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

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

HRTV to Air on Comcast in Baltimore Area

The Maryland Jockey Club signal will appear on local Comcast systems beginning Jan. 14 as part of a digital sports package involving HorseRacing TV.

 Friday, January 07, 2005

HRTV coverage of Gulfstream Park Begins Jan. 3

HorseRacing TV announced Dec. 29 that it will kickoff its exclusive coverage of the Gulfstream Park's winter meeting on opening day, Monday, Jan. 3. The 86-day meeting will begin with a first post time of 12:45 p.m. EDT on that day and continues through Sunday, April 24.

 Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Mandella Assistant Witzman Joins HRTV

Becky Witzman, assistant trainer for Richard Mandella for the past 6 ½ years, has joined HorseRacingTV as an analyst.

 Friday, December 24, 2004

Comcast to Carry HRTV in Maryland, So. Cal

HorseRacing TV (HRTV), a subsidiary of Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) announced Dec. 16 it had signed a multi-year agreement that provides for HRTV to appear on Comcast systems as part of a digital sports package.

 Thursday, December 16, 2004

TVG, HRTV Expand Into New Markets

The TV Games Network and HorseRacing TV have announced new carriage agreements that will expand their reach.

 Thursday, December 16, 2004

Santa Anita Replay Show Has New Home

"Racing From Santa Anita", the track's popular nightly replay show, will have a new home during the 85-day winter/spring Meeting that begins Dec. 26.

 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Lane's End Sponsors HRTV's BC Coverage

Lane's End Farm is the presenting sponsor of HorseRacing TV's six-day coverage of the 21st renewal of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships from Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, TX, beginning Tuesday and continuing through Sunday.

 Monday, October 25, 2004

Northern Cal Fair Racing, Replays on HRTV

Northern California Fair racing is now featured on Horse Racing TV, including coverage and a replay show, the California Authority of Racing Fairs announced.

 Sunday, August 29, 2004

HorseRacing TV Gets Ready for Pre-Breeders' Cup Coverage

With the racing industry pointing toward the summer and fall classics, HorseRacing TV (HRTV) will debut a series of weekly features focusing on the leading contenders in racing's ultimate one-day spectacle, the Breeders' Cup. The new series will debut July 1.

 Wednesday, June 30, 2004

See Servis' Smarty Comments Live on HRTV

HorseRacing TV (HRTV) will give Thoroughbred racing fans a front row seat on the Smarty Jones bandwagon with special live coverage of trainer John Servis' news conferences on Friday May 21, Saturday May 22, and Monday, May 24.

 Thursday, May 20, 2004

Hardy Eustace Upsets Rooster Booster at Cheltenham

Hardy Eustace held off a late charge by favorite Rooster Booster and won the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

 Tuesday, March 16, 2004

Big 'Cap Kicks Off L.A. Weekend Racing Show

The 67th running of the $1-million Santa Anita Handicap on Saturday kicks off a live weekend racing show on KDOC-TV (Channel 56) for the remainder of the meeting.

 Thursday, March 04, 2004

HRTV to Broadcast 18 Stakes on Saturday

HorseRacing TV™ (HRTV) will set a single day network record when it offers live coverage of 18 stakes races from the Middle East and throughout the United States on Saturday, March 6.

 Thursday, March 04, 2004

HRTV Host White to Receive Media Award

Jon White, host of daily live Thoroughbred racing coverage for HorseRacing TV, will receive the Mark Kaufman Media Award at the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders' Association awards banquet Feb. 15 "for his excellence in promoting the Washington Thoroughbred industry and Emerald Downs for 2003."

 Thursday, January 29, 2004
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