by Ed Kobesky, Director of Media & Marketing, Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Harness racing fans have extra incentive to tune into the Breeders Crown this Saturday (Oct. 9) on MavTV because it will be broadcast in full high definition.

“If any harness racing event deserves the full HD treatment, it’s Breeders Crown,” said Bruce Casella, the show’s Emmy® award winning producer. “We’re going the extra mile to make sure that fans at home get to see it in all its glory.”

The two-hour show starts at 9 p.m. eastern time. It will be re-broadcast on Sunday (Oct. 10) and Thursday (Oct. 14) at 12 noon and 5 p.m.

In addition, a half-hour Breeders Crown preview special will air on Wednesday (Oct. 6) at 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., Thursday (Oct. 7) at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturday (Oct. 9) at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. prior to the Breeders Crown live show at 9 p.m.

Fans can also watch it online by visiting www.HarnessWeek.com (click on ‘Watch Episodes’ tab).

Award winning sports broadcaster Lou Tilley will host alongside racing veterans Steve Ross and Heather Moffett. Western Fair’s new announcer Greg Blanchard, formerly of WEG, will serve as race analyst and Jennifer Sherlock will handle general reporting.

MavTV is one of the pioneers in high definition broadcasting with a full slate of HD programming 24 hours a day. They’ve been an enthusiastic partner in bringing Breeders Crown into households nationwide.

MavTV is part of the HD programming tiers on Dish Network (channel 361), select cable systems and Verizon Fios. Visit www.mavtv.com for a coverage map in your area.