HRTV FEATURES LIVE COVERAGE OF RACHEL ALEXANDRA & ZENYATTA'S
Arcadia, CA, March 10 -- With racing superstars, Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, both set to make their seasonal debuts this Saturday, March 13, HRTV (R) will present a special edition of its "Grandstand" show, titled "Champions Return," beginning at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT/3 p.m. PT.
A compelling hour of programming will highlight the two distaff legends as they commence their 2010 racing seasons, while gearing up for their epic clash, slated for the $5 million Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on Friday, April 9.
(During that time period, HRTV will also offer live coverage of the $300,000 Rebel Stakes, a noteworthy Kentucky Derby prep from Oaklawn Park.)
HRTV will present comprehensive coverage of the two prep races, with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, and Scott Hazelton onsite at the Fair Grounds, reporting on the reigning Horse of the Year's 4-year-old debut. Laffit Pincay III and Jeff Siegel will be trackside at Santa Anita to provide analysis of undefeated Zenyatta's eagerly-awaited return.
Rachel Alexandra will head the field in the $200,000 New Orleans Ladies from the Fair Grounds, with post time set for 6:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. CT/3:15 p.m. PT. She has drawn post two in the five-horse field.
Less than a half-hour later, Zenyatta gets underway in the Grade 1, $250,000 Santa Margarita from Santa Anita Park -- post time set for 6:40 p.m. ET/5:40 p.m. CT/3:40 p.m. PT.
About HRTV
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www.hrtv.com) is a 24-hour, television-based multimedia network dedicated to the "Sport of Kings," horseracing, featuring live racing action from many of the sport's greatest racetracks. Passionate horse fans are also entertained and informed by HRTV's award-winning documentaries, original programming, in-depth analysis and equestrian lifestyle programming. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis at
www.hrtvlive.com to high speed internet users worldwide. The HRTV television network is presently available via cable, telco video and satellite in 19 million US homes.
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Contact: Scott Cooper, HRTV, 609-391-8166
