The North American Thoroughbred racing calendar turns to 2026 with a busy New Year’s Day slate of racing on Thursday, and two days later on Saturday, Jan.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Dec. 26-29
We’ve reached the unique point on the North American horse racing calendar where for one day no Thoroughbred tracks are operating – this Thursday, as the racing community along with everyone else celebrates the Christmas holiday. Several major tracks are right back at it on Friday, Dec. 26, but this year the traditional day-after-Christmas highlight, opening day at Santa Anita Park, will be postponed two days due to a forecast of heavy rain in southern California this week.
A Horse Racing Fan’s Guide to Holiday Movies and TV
To celebrate the season and reflect on the stories, heroes, indelible moments, and everyday joys of Thoroughbred racing, the team at America’s Best Racing offers a helpful holiday movie and TV viewing guide for horse racing aficionados. This was originally posted in December 2016 and has been updated.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Dec. 18-21
Two qualifying points prep races for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve highlight the upcoming pre-Christmas weekend on the racing calendar, both set for Saturday, Dec. 20.
