142nd Kentucky Derby Airs Live on SiriusXM
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, May 4, 2016 |
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SiriusXM will offer listeners 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 broadcast deal, 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 8am ET and airs on SiriusXM Rush, channel 93.
HRRN's Equine Forum show airs live at 8am ET, followed by a special edition of SiriusXM's "Down The Stretch," hosted by track announcer Dave Johnson and Bill Finley at 10am ET. At 2pm 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 5-7:30pm ET.
