Thursday, May 24, 2012
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MSG NETWORKS AND NYRA ANNOUNCE LIVE HORSE RACING SCHEDULE
The New York Racing Series, presented by Foxwoods Resort Casino on MSG+ will feature a total of 15 live races over six telecasts May through November, including seven Grade 1 races from Aqueduct Racetrack,
In addition to live racing, MSG+ will telecast two programs leading up to the Belmont Stakes on June 9. On Wednesday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m., MSG+ will carry the Belmont Stakes Draw live as the post positions for Saturday’s race are revealed. On Friday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m., the “Belmont Stakes Preview” will bring racing fans the latest news on the final race of the Triple Crown. Jason Blewitt will host both programs with contributions from Eric Donovan, Richard Migliore, Andy Serling, and Maggie Wolfendale.
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Belmont Park Spring Meet
Monday, May 28 – Met Mile, Acorn – 5-6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6 –
Friday, June 8 –
Saturday, June 23 – Mother Goose – 5-6 p.m.
Saturday, July 28 – Diana and Jim Dandy – 5-6 p.m.
Saturday, August 4 – Whitney and Prioress – 5-6 p.m.
Saturday, October 20 – NY Showcase Day – 4-6 p.m.
Aqueduct Fall Meet
Saturday, November 24 – Cigar Mile Day – 3-4 p.m.
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About MSG Media
MSG Media is a leader in production and content development for multiple distribution platforms, including content originating from MSG’s venues. MSG Media consists of the MSG Networks (MSG, MSG Plus, MSG HD and MSG Plus HD) regional sports networks and the Fuse Networks (Fuse and Fuse HD), a national television network dedicated to music. MSG Media is also responsible for managing interactive initiatives (online, mobile, VOD and iTV) across all business segments. MSG Media is part of The Madison Square Garden Company, a fully-integrated sports, media and entertainment business. The Company is comprised of three business segments: MSG Sports, MSG Media and MSG Entertainment, which are strategically aligned to work together to drive the Company’s overall business, which is built on a foundation of iconic venues and compelling content that the Company creates, produces, presents and/or distributes through its programming networks and other media assets. MSG Sports consists of owning and operating sports franchises, including the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the New York Liberty (WNBA), and the Connecticut Whale (AHL). MSG Sports also features the presentation of a wide variety of live sporting events including professional boxing, college basketball, track and field and tennis. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company's diverse collection of venues. These venues include
About The New York Racing Association, Inc.
Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at
About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in
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