NEW YORK, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM will
offer listeners nationwide comprehensive coverage of the Kentucky
Derby, the first jewel of thoroughbred racing's 2016 Triple Crown,
from Churchill Downs, this Saturday, May
7.
SiriusXM and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) recently extended
their broadcasting agreement, keeping all Triple Crown races – the
Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes – as well as
the Breeders' Cup World Championships, on SiriusXM through
2018. The wire-to-wire race broadcasts for each are provided
by NBC Sports Radio and produced in partnership with HRRN and
Westwood One.
On Saturday, May 7, SiriusXM will
air more than 11 hours of programming originating from Churchill
Downs that will provide listeners with day-of news and pre-race
analysis, and interviews with jockeys, trainers and owners.
On site coverage begins at 8:00 am ET
and airs on SiriusXM Rush, channel 93 on satellite radios and on
the SiriusXM app.
HRRN's Equine Forum show airs live at 8:00 am ET, followed by a special edition of
SiriusXM's Down The Stretch, hosted by acclaimed track
announcer Dave Johnson and
Bill Finley at 10:00 am ET. At 2:00
pm ET, listeners will hear HRRN's exclusive coverage of the
Kentucky Derby undercard stakes, leading into the live call of the
142nd "Run for the Roses," airing from 5:00 to 7:30 pm ET (post time approximately
6:25 pm ET).
Additionally, on Friday, May 6, at
3:00 pm ET SiriusXM will air HRRN's
coverage of the Kentucky Oaks, the Grade 1 stakes race for
three-year old fillies, run annually at Churchill Downs on the eve
of the Derby (Sirius channel 220, XM channel 206, and channel 964
on the SiriusXM app).
SiriusXM's At The Races with Steve
Byk also airs every weekday from 6:00 - 10:00 am ET leading up to the Derby,
featuring daily interviews with handicapping experts and trainers
and an in-depth look at the field. (Sirius channel 220, XM
channel 206 and channel 964 on the SiriusXM app.)
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