HRTV TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OF DUBAI RACING CARNIVAL
Arcadia, CA, Jan. 27 -- Once again this season, HRTV (R) will provide live coverage of the 10-date Dubai International Racing Carnival from the sparkling new Meydan Racecourse, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, January 28, and culminating with the prestigious Dubai World Cup program on Saturday, March 27. This marks the fourth consecutive year HRTV has covered the Carnival.
Opening day coverage on Thursday will commence at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT.
After the Carnival's opener, HRTV will air coverage of the Carnival throughout the next two months. The six dates in February are: 4th, 5th, 11th, 18th, 19th, and 25th. Two March dates (4th and 5th), prior to World Cup Day, are also included. The March 4 card is dubbed as "Super Thursday," which features six stakes races which serve as prep races for World Cup Day.
The 15th running of Dubai World Cup program on March 27 will offer $26 million in purses. The renowned annual event is headlined by the $10 million Dubai World Cup, contested at 1 1/4 miles.
About HRTV
HRTV (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 to high speed internet users worldwide. The HRTV television network is presently available via cable, telco video and satellite in over 18 million US homes.
