Emerald Downs expands programing on Comcast SportsNet NW

  • Friday, March 31, 2017 1:39pm
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Emerald Down racing will be featured on Comcast SportsNet NW for 104 hours of coverage during the 2017 live racing season.

Coverage includes four hours of live racing on 20 Saturdays throughout the season and a new one-hour weekly magazine show that airs every Thursday, rsday during the 70-day meeting. CSN also offers exclusive coverage of the 82nd Longacres Mile and a special retrospective on last year’s Indian Relay Races at Emerald Downs.

“We’re proud to showcase the best of regional horse racing in our partnership with Emerald Downs,” said CSN vice president and general manager Larry Eldridge. “Whether you take in a race in-person or on TV, Emerald Downs’s live racing events celebrate in the country’s horse racing tradition, they’re competitive for those who are serious about horse racing, and they’re fun for the entire family.”

Hosted by Joe Withee, Emerald Downs Live offers live coverage of virtually the entire racing program, including analysis, interviews from the winner’s circle and paddock, and special features. Typically airing from 2 to 6 p.m., the special Saturday, April 8, opening night show airs 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Emerald Downs Weekly airs 8 to 9 p.m. throughout the season and is anchored by Withee and Tom Harris. The show launches with a special 7 to 8 p.m. season preview edition Friday, April 7, followed by a one-hour Emerald Downs’ produced documentary on Indian Relay Racing.

“Our partnership with CSN provides Northwest racing fans with comprehensive coverage of our great sport,” said Phil Ziegler, president of Emerald Downs Racetrack and Casino. “Fans can expect entertaining and informative analysis with excellent production values.”

2017 CSN Shows

Friday, April 7: Emerald Downs Weekly*, 7-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 8: Emerald Downs Live, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 13: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 15: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, April 20: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 22: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, , April 27: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 29: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, May 4: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Thursday, May 11: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 13: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, May 18: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 20: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, May 25: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 27: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, June 1: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 3: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, June 8: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 10: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, June 15: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 17: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, June 22: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 24: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, June 29: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 1: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, July 6: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 8: Emerald Downs Live, 6:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, July 13: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 15: Emerald Downs Live, 6:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, July 20: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 22: Emerald Downs Live, 6:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, July 27: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 29: Emerald Downs Live, 6:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 3: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 5: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 10: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 12: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 13: Longacres Mile Special, 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 17: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 19: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 24: Emerald Downs Weekly, 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 26: Emerald Downs Live, 2-6 p.m.

*Premiere of Emerald Downs Weekly from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by the Indian Relay Special from 8 to 9 p.m.


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