Okay, so your horse is entered. But if you can’t attend live, how do you watch the race?
Cheat Sheet: Where to Watch Your Horse
NYRA Tracks (Saratoga, Belmont at Aqueduct, Aqueduct)
→ FOX Sports (FS1 / FS2) – primary home
→ NYRA Bets
→ FanDuel Racing (supplemental)
1/ST Tracks (Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Pimlico, Laurel)
→ FanDuel Racing / FanDuel TV (primary)
→ Xpressbet / ADWs
→ RTN
Churchill Downs / Fair Grounds / Turfway (CDI tracks)
→ FanDuel Racing / FanDuel TV (day-to-day racing)
→ FS1 / FS2 (select major race days only)
→ RTN
Keeneland
→ FanDuel Racing / FanDuel TV (daily coverage)
→ Keeneland website (free stream)
→ FS1 / FS2 (select stakes days)
→ RTN
Oaklawn Park
→ FanDuel Racing / FanDuel TV (regular coverage)
→ FS1 / FS2 (frequent stakes and featured races)
→ RTN
Tampa Bay Downs
→ Track website (free stream)
→ FanDuel Racing
→ RTN
If you have an ADW (FanDuel, NYRA Bets, TwinSpires, Xpressbet)
→ You can watch most tracks regardless of where they’re broadcast
Watching on your TV (no cable required)
→ FanDuel Racing app on Roku / Amazon Fire TV
→ Streaming TV services for FS1 / FS2 (YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Fubo, etc.)
→ RTN app (all tracks)
If you can’t use an ADW (state restrictions)
→ RTN = all tracks
→ ~$15/month or ~$5 day pass
Rule of thumb:
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Daily racing (Churchill, Keeneland, Gulfstream, Santa Anita) → FanDuel Racing
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NYRA racing → FOX (FS1 / FS2)
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Big stakes days → often FOX or major networks
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Want everything → RTN or an ADW
There’s still no single answer for where to watch—it depends on where the horse is racing, but the options are broader and more accessible than ever.
Some racetracks continue to offer free live streams on their websites and Youtube, notably Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Tampa Bay Downs.
Most races are also available through wagering platforms known as ADWs (advanced deposit wagering). FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets, TwinSpires (Churchill Downs Inc.), and 1/ST Racing all provide live video access. In general, the video quality across these platforms is now very similar, and it often comes down to personal preference in interface and features. NYRA Bets still stands out for its integration with FOX Sports broadcasts and on-demand race analysis, while TwinSpires offers strong written content.
On the TV side, the landscape has evolved quite a bit. FanDuel Racing (FanDuel TV) has become the primary home for day-to-day racing from many major circuits. This includes tracks operated by 1/ST—such as Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Pimlico, and Laurel—as well as Churchill Downs Inc. tracks like Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, and Keeneland’s daily race coverage. FanDuel Racing is widely accessible not only through some cable providers, but also via Roku and Amazon Fire TV, making it easy to watch even if it’s not part of your traditional cable package.
FOX Sports (FS1 and FS2) is a major player as well, serving as the primary broadcast home for NYRA racing (Saratoga, Belmont at Aqueduct, and Aqueduct). FOX also provides coverage of select major race days from other tracks, including stakes races and nationally televised events. Oaklawn Park is a good example of a circuit that can appear in multiple places—its races are shown regularly on FanDuel Racing, while many of its bigger race days are also carried on FS1 or FS2.
These FOX channels are included in many cable packages and are also available through streaming TV services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo, making them a reliable option for high-profile races.
One of the biggest improvements in recent years is how easy it is to watch races on your television without needing a dedicated racing channel. Between FanDuel Racing apps on streaming devices, FOX Sports coverage, and the ability to cast from ADW platforms, it’s now simple to follow your horse on a big screen.
Access restrictions still apply in some states where account wagering isn’t permitted. If that applies to you, RTN (Racing Television Network) is a great alternative. RTN offers access to virtually all tracks and can be viewed through Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Dish Network, or online at www.rtn.tv. A full Thoroughbred subscription is about $15 per month, or you can purchase a day pass for around $5 if you only need access when you have a horse running.
