TVG Network
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| Country | United States |
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| Launch date | July 14, 1999 |
| Website tvg.com |
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TVG Network is an American digital cable network that specializes in horse racing. The company broadcasts from Los Angeles, California and is available in the United States on Dish Network and DirecTV as well as select cable companies.
TVG Network is an interactive horse racing network that combines live, televised coverage from over 100 of the World's premier racetracks and allows viewers to make wagers from home: online, by phone, mobile phone and, where available, using a set-top remote control.
In addition to live horse racing, TVG Network features professional race analysis, interviews, handicapping tips, feature stories on the superstars of horse racing--the horses--personalities and legends of racing, and programs such as "The Works," featuring daily training and workouts of horses leading up to the Breeders' Cup. TVG Network also airs America's Horse, the American Quarter Horse Association's television program, Sunday mornings.
TVG began broadcasting in 1999, and has since become the largest interactive horse racing network in America.[citation needed] In May 2006, TVG introduced new shows, including "Morning Line", "Fandicapping", ":58 Flat" and "Lady Luck," an all female panel focusing on the day's races, and Drive Time a new show covering exclusive racing from the Meadowlands. TVG personalities include Todd Schrupp, former trainers Frank Lyons, Simon Bray, Nick 'the Sarge' Hines and paddock correspondent Christina Olivares.
TVG covers over 80 tracks, with exclusive coverage of several tracks, including American tracks such as Keeneland, Del Mar Racetrack, Hollywood Park Racetrack, Meadowlands, and Monmouth Park. The network also broadcasts races from various tracks in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan. TVG coverage includes events such as the Japan Cup, the Blue Grass Stakes and Royal Ascot.
In late February 2007, TVG ended its longtime affiliation with Churchill Downs Incorporated.
