“We are once again thrilled to showcase the Canadian Triple Crown in partnership with TSN and Bell Media,” said Doug Flaherty, Senior Director of Broadcasting of Woodbine Entertainment Group. “Woodbine continues to be the home of world-class horse racing, and TSN’s longstanding reputation as a heralded storyteller will augment our outstanding events and give racing fans an exceptional viewing experience.”
“Excitement for horse racing is at a fever pitch, and TSN is proud to partner with Woodbine Entertainment Group and showcase another season of the biggest horse racing events in Canada,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice-President, Programming and Marketing, TSN. “We’re excited to feature Woodbine’s stacked roster of marquee horse racing to fans across the country, highlighted by the QUEEN’S PLATE, the jewel of Canadian horse racing.”
TSN’s live coverage of the Canadian Triple Crown begins with the 156th running of the QUEEN’S PLATE – regarded as the premier event in Canadian horse racing – on Sunday, July 5 at 4:30 p.m. ET on TSN1, live from Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.
The Canadian Triple Crown shares the same race distances as its U.S. counterpart, however the uniqueness of the Canadian horse races is that each event is contested on a different racing surface: Polytrack, dirt, and turf.
TSN subscribers can also access live streaming and on-demand coverage of TSN’s package of horse racing events on their smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop via TSN GO.
Horse Racing on TSN
TSN is the exclusive broadcaster of the Canadian Triple Crown, featuring the QUEEN'S PLATE, PRINCE OF WALES STAKES, and BREEDERS' STAKES, as part of a multi-year deal with Woodbine Entertainment Group announced last year. The network is also home to every race from the American Triple Crown, including the KENTUCKY DERBY, PREAKNESS STAKES, and the BELMONT STAKES. TSN is now the exclusive home of the biggest and most prestigious thoroughbred horse races in North America, and the network’s schedule includes live coverage of the following events (visit TSN.ca for confirmed broadcast times):
- WOODBINE OAKS presented by Budweiser/PLATE TRIAL – Sunday, June 14
- PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP – Saturday, June 20
- QUEEN’S PLATE – Sunday, July 5
- PRINCE OF WALES STAKES – Tuesday, July 28
- BREEDERS' STAKES – Sunday, Aug. 16
- METRO PACE/CANADIAN PACING DERBY – Saturday, Sept. 5
- RICOH WOODBINE MILE – Sunday, Sept. 13
- CANADIAN TROTTING CLASSIC/MAPLE LEAF TROT – Saturday, Sept. 19
- PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL – Sunday, Oct. 18
- BREEDERS CROWN – Saturday, Oct. 24
