On the heels of American Pharaoh’s dramatic sweep of the American Triple Crown series, TSN today confirmed its broadcast schedule for the network’s exclusive live coverage of the most prestigious events in Canadian horse racing, including every race from the historic Canadian Triple Crown (The Queen's Plate, Prince of Wales Stakes, and Breeders' Stakes).

In partnership with Woodbine Entertainment Group, TSN’s exclusive live coverage of marquee Canadian horse racing events kicks off with the Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser along with the Plate Trial on Sunday, June 14 at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on TSN.

The network’s live coverage continues the following weekend with the Pepsi North America Cup – the continent’s richest pacing race – on Saturday, June 20 at 10 p.m. (ET) on TSN1.

“We are once again thrilled to showcase the Canadian Triple Crown in partnership with TSN and Bell Media,” said Doug Flaherty, WEG’s senior director of broadcasting. “Woodbine continues to be the home of world-class horse racing, and TSN’s longstanding reputation as a heralded storyteller will augment our outstanding events and give racing fans an exceptional viewing experience.”

“Excitement for horse racing is at a fever pitch, and TSN is proud to partner with Woodbine Entertainment Group and showcase another season of the biggest horse racing events in Canada,” said Shawn Redmond, TSN vice-president of programming and marketing. “We’re excited to feature Woodbine’s stacked roster of marquee horse racing to fans across the country, highlighted by the Queen’s Plate, the jewel of Canadian horse racing.”

TSN’s live coverage of the Canadian Triple Crown begins with the 156th running of the Queen’s Plate – regarded as the premier event in Canadian horse racing – on Sunday, July 5 at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on TSN1, live from Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.

The Canadian Triple Crown shares the same race distances as its U.S. counterpart, however the uniqueness of the Canadian horse races is that each event is contested on a different racing surface: Polytrack, dirt, and turf.

TSN subscribers can also access live streaming and on-demand coverage of TSN’s package of horse racing events on their smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop via TSN GO.

The network’s schedule includes live coverage of the following events (visit TSN.ca for confirmed broadcast times):

• WOODBINE OAKS presented by Budweiser/PLATE TRIAL – Sunday, June 14

• PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP – Saturday, June 20

• QUEEN’S PLATE – Sunday, July 5

• PRINCE OF WALES STAKES – Tuesday, July 28

• BREEDERS' STAKES – Sunday, Aug. 16

• METRO PACE/CANADIAN PACING DERBY – Saturday, Sept. 5

• RICOH WOODBINE MILE – Sunday, Sept. 13

• CANADIAN TROTTING CLASSIC/MAPLE LEAF TROT – Saturday, Sept. 19

• PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL – Sunday, Oct. 18

• BREEDERS CROWN – Saturday, Oct. 24

(With files from TSN / WEG)