Jimmy Duggan, a well-known retired steeplechase jockey, will provide TVG’s expert commentary on all of Saratoga Race Course’s steeplechase races. The TVG coverage of Saratoga’s two steeplechase days, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout America’s premier race meet, will begin at noon. Post time for the steeplechase races will be 12:25 p.m.
The coverage kicks off next Wednesday, July 23, with a $65,000 allowance hurdle, and Thursday’s featured steeplechase race will be the $75,000 Jonathan Kiser Novice Stakes.
With TVG’s studio hosts, Duggan will handicap the races and will provide expert commentary on the races. A frequent commentator at National Steeplechase Association race meets, Duggan had a successful riding career in England and currently resides in Southern California. TVG is available on many cable and satellite television systems.