ESPN will once again provide live television coverage of Shadwell Travers Day on Saturday, August 29 at Saratoga Race Course, and MSG Plus is introducing a “Saturdays at Saratoga” one-hour, live television show that will air on the remaining five Saturdays.

On Saturday, August 29, ESPN’s live coverage of Shadwell Travers Day will run from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (EDT). Their coverage will include the $300,000 Ballerina (GI), the $300,000 NetJets King’s Bishop (GI), and the $1 million Shadwell Travers (GI).

MSG Plus’ “Saturdays at Saratoga” live show will air on the remaining five Saturdays of the Saratoga meet from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. NYRA handicappers Jason Blewitt, Eric Donovan, and Andy Serling will provide commentary for the telecasts, which consist of the following stakes:

August 1 - $500,000 Diana (GI) and $500,000 Jim Dandy (GII)
August 8 - $750,000 Whitney Handicap (GI) and $300,000 Test (GI)
August 15 - $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (GI)
August 22 - $600,000 Alabama (GI)
September 5 - $500,000 Woodward (GI) and $300,000 Forego (GI)

The strong lineup of live Saratoga racing on MSG Plus continues the partnership with NYRA that also included live coverage of the 2009 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack and the 2009 Mother Goose at Belmont Park. MSG Plus serves New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania, and is also available on various satellite television providers.