Whether you are busy at work or driving the car, the radio is the perfect companion for live horse racing coverage.
The way we listen to the radio has changed in recent years with the introduction of digital radio and live audio commentary on websites. With that in mind, continue below as we assess the best radio stations for live horse racing coverage.
BBC Radio
The BBC’s two sports stations are Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Sports Extra, both of which offer live horse racing coverage. BBC radio is famous for their live radio coverage of the Grand National but also offer extensive live coverage of Royal Ascot, Cheltenham Festival, Ebor Festival, Welsh Grand National, and other popular meetings from the UK and Ireland throughout the year. Cornelius Lysaght led the BBC’s horse racing coverage for almost 20 years, and the corporation continues to provide commentary and insight on the leading UK based horse racing events. BBC radio remains one of the best for live horse racing coverage thanks to the analysis offered by former jockeys and trainers.
TimeForm Radio
TimeForm Radio, also known as Betfair Radio, is a more modern example of live horse racing on the radio. There are several meetings covered per day from the UK and Ireland. TimeForm Radio provides live radio commentary of horse racing plus the commentators give their opinions on who could win and their reasons behind their predictions. If you missed live coverage of a race and want to see the results immediately, you can access fast results to quickly catch up on all the action.
William Hill Radio
Even if you are not interested in betting on the races, William Hill is worth joining for the live radio coverage. There is a specific William Hill radio station for horse racing and live coverage begins 10 minutes before the first UK race of the day and ends after the final race of the day. There are usually two commentators at any one time and they take you through the bulk of the UK based racing each day, offering analysis in addition to race commentary.
talkSPORT
Perhaps more well known for football coverage, talkSPORT is home to two radio stations and talkSPORT 2 is where you will hear the best live horse racing coverage. Live horse racing is on the schedule in the afternoon and while talkSPORT do not always cover the big meetings like the BBC, they do a good job covering the smaller meetings throughout the week. This is perfect for anyone who wants to listen to live commentary of the pick of the days meetings.
These are four of the best radio stations for live horse racing coverage. From the BBC covering the marquee events to the detailed daily live coverage offered by TimeForm Radio, there is something for all racing fans to enjoy.