Fox Sports first began covering thoroughbred racing in 1998 with a multi-year deal for the Santa Anita Derby.
[1] Fox Sports expanded its coverage in 1999 through a partnership with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
As part of the agreement, Fox Sports will air 700 hours of coverage each year from Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.
[15] In 2022, Fox Sports reached an agreement with the NYRA for the rights to the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the horse racing triple crown, through 2030.
[20] In 2024, Fox announced an expanded agreement with the NYRA to air races from Monmouth Park Racetrack.