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THE 157TH BELMONT STAKES RETURNS TO FOX SPORTS WITH LIVE COVERAGE FROM SARATOGA
BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL FRIDAY Kicks Off Triple Crown Weekend on FOX
Terry Bradshaw Brings Signature Style to FOX Sports' Belmont Stakes Coverage
Los Angeles - The final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown returns to FOX Sports, with full coverage of the 157th edition of The Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets airing Saturday, June 7, across the FOX Sports family of networks. For the second straight year, the storied third leg of the Triple Crown takes place at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park undergoes renovation.
BELMONT DAY ON FOX
BELMONT DAY ON FOX bursts out of the gate at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 7, with comprehensive pre-race coverage anchored by veteran studio host Curt Menefee. Curt is joined by multiple Grade 1-winning trainer Tom Amoss and retired jockey Richard Migliore, whose three-decade career produced more than 4,400 victories.
From the paddock, Charissa Thompson teams with FOX Sports wagering analyst Chris "The Bear" Fallica and noted handicapper Jonathon Kinchen to deliver real-time betting analysis and insights.
Emmy Award-winner Tom Rinaldi returns to spotlight compelling stories from within and beyond the track, while racing analyst Maggie Wolfendale provides in-depth coverage on horseback and trackside throughout the day's undercard races.
Frank Mirahmadi, one of racing's most recognized voices, will call THE BELMONT STAKES and all supporting races on FOX. Mirahmadi serves as the full-time track announcer at Santa Anita Park and presides over the annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime FOX NFL Sunday analyst Terry Bradshaw will make special appearances as part of FOX Sports' Belmont Stakes coverage, bringing his trademark energy and storytelling to segments leading into THE BELMONT STAKES on FOX.
BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL FRIDAY
Before Saturday's Belmont Stakes festivities, FOX Sports delivers wall-to-wall coverage on Friday, June 6, beginning with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES at 11:30 AM ET on FS2, then shifts to FOX at 5:00 PM ET for the BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL FRIDAY, the only Friday Triple Crown coverage airing on broadcast television this year. Coverage continues into the evening with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET on FS1, featuring live racing and expert analysis from top tracks across the country. AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES shifts to FS2 at 7:30 PM ET to close out the day of racing.
AMERICA'S DAY AT THE BELMONT
AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES returns on Saturday, June 7, airing from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET on FS1. FOX takes over with coverage live from Saratoga Race Course at 2:30 PM ET with BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL SATURDAY, leading into BELMONT DAY ON FOX from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET, featuring a full slate of Grade 1 races culminating in the 157th running of THE BELMONT STAKES, scheduled for 6:30 PM ET on FOX.
Running concurrently on FS1, AMERICA'S DAY AT THE BELMONT offers an alternate telecast for the experienced horseplayer from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET, followed by America's Day at the Belmont Stakes from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET. FS1 wraps up the evening with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM ET.
All FOX Sports horse racing coverage can be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com.
DATE EVENT TIME (ET) NETWORK
Fri, June 6 America's Day at the Races 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM FS2
Belmont Stakes Festival Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM FOX
America's Day at the Races 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM FS1
America's Day at the Races 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM FS2
Sat, June 7 America's Day at the Races 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM FS1
Belmont Stakes Festival Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FOX
Belmont Day on FOX 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM FOX
America's Day at the Belmont 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM FS1
The Belmont Stakes 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM FOX
America's Day at the Belmont Stakes 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM FS1
America's Day at the Races 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM FS1
For more information, please visit FOX Sports Press Pass or @FOXSportsPR.
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About the New York Racing Association (NYRA)
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit organization franchised by New York State to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York's horse racing economy, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual statewide impact.
NYRA is the parent company of NYRA Bets, LLC, the national advanced deposit wagering platform launched in 2016 and currently available to customers 36 states. NYRA Bets provides bettors the opportunity to wager on tracks worldwide from anywhere at any time. The NYRA Bets app is available for download on iOS and Android at NYRABets.com.
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