Matt Bernier

Following the announcement last week that FanDuel TV would be phasing out its horse racing coverage, the board of directors of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has disseminated a letter it sent to the executive leadership at FanDuel and Flutter Entertainment to emphasize the importance of the network to the racing industry. In supporting its members who work for the network, the board said, "We wish in this communication to express our support for our members and colleagues affected by these job cuts. The reporting and storytelling you have...

FanDuel TV will provide on-site coverage of the entire Del Mar meet, which begins Friday. Opening weekend coverage will feature jockey Joe Talamo's return to the oceanside oval--this time from behind the broadcast desk. Talamo won 364 races at Del Mar and enjoyed a banner season in 2012 when his 12 stakes wins tied him for third all-time for a single summer season. He also won three consecutive editions of the GII Del Mar Mile from 2011-2013. "Del Mar has always been a special place for me as a rider...

NBC Sports presents continuing coverage of the 1/ST RACING TOUR Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock. The two-hour program, featuring six live races, will be headlined by the GII DK HORSE San Felipe Stakes from Santa Anita and the GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes from Gulfstream Park. The additional stakes races that will be presented live on CNBC and Peacock include the GIII Honey Fox Stakes and the GII Mac Diarmida Stakes from Gulfstream Park. Britney Eurton hosts Saturday's coverage, alongside analyst and Hall of Fame...