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NBC Sports
17-05-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
Stronach on Pimlico: 'Change is good'
1/ST Chairman and CEO Belinda Stronach talks with Britney Eurton about the planned demolition of Pimlico Race Course and Santa Anita hosting Olympic events in 2028.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
151st Kentucky Derby will air on Channel 11 on Saturday
It's the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby airs Saturday on Channel 11. 'Journalism' is the favorite in the race, coming in at 3 to 1 odds. The condition of the track may determine who wins the first leg of the Triple Crown. Advertisement Rain is expected all day in Louisville on Saturday. NBC's Britney Eurton who is covering the event says 'quick' horses may fare better in the mud. Derby Coverage starts at 2:30 p.m. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
NBC Sports
30-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
KENTUCKY DERBY ACHIEVES GLOBAL REACH THROUGH CROWN JEWELS RACING PARTNERSHIPS
· 18 broadcasters to showcase the event in over 170 territories Wednesday, 30th April 2025 – Global horse racing takes the spotlight this Saturday, 3rd May, with the eagerly awaited Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford hailed as 'the most exciting two minutes in sport', this year's edition marks a milestone in international reach, with an impressive 18 broadcasters showcasing the event in over 170 territories. Over the course of a three-year term (2023 – 2025), HBA Media – the dedicated media rights agency for horse racing – has successfully positioned the Kentucky Derby as a cornerstone of its premium Crown Jewels Racing (CJR) sales package. This offering is tailored to attract mainstream sports and racing channels by delivering a comprehensive, year-round horse racing experience. As a result of this strategic alignment, the first leg of the Triple Crown has annually expanded its global reach, with a further six first-time broadcasters joining the international lineup for the 2025 edition. Those making their Kentucky Derby debut include: Abu Dhabi Media (MENA) – Making their return to live racing coverage with their first acquisition of such content since 2021. FanCode (India) – An exclusive agreement with an Indian OTT sports streaming platform, reaching 160 million homes. securing rights to the full year-round CJR package. Netkeiba (Japan) – Following impressive viewership numbers for both the Saudi Cup and Dubai World Cup, the Japanese broadcaster will now bring the Kentucky Derby to its 17 million users. Megamedia (Chile) – Marking their inaugural broadcast and ensuring that the Kentucky Derby is free to air to domestic viewers in western South America. Viaplay (Scandinavia, Netherlands) and D-Smart (Turkey) – The Kentucky Derby is set to return to screens in Scandinavia, Netherlands and Turkey, as two leading mainstream pay-TV broadcasters secure the full CJR package. The US audience will be particularly well catered for with NBCU broadcasting live on course with Nick Luck and Britney Eurton at the helm of their five-hour international and domestic world feed coverage (18:00 – 19:30 ET / 23:00 – 00:30 BST) of which ninety minutes will be dedicated to the feature race. The full list of international broadcasters include: Asia and Australia: Fancode (India), Netkeiba (Japan) and WeDo Sports (Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar). Africa and Middle East: Abu Dhabi Media (MENA) / Yas TV (MENA); SuperSport. Americas and Caribbean: NBCU (US); CityTV (Canada); ESPN / Disney+ (South America and Caribbean) and MegaMedia (Chile). Europe: Racing TV and Sky Sports Racing (UK & Ireland), Virgin Media (Ireland), Viaplay (pan Europe), Polsat (Poland), Setanta (Eurasia and Baltics), SilkNet (Georgia), D-Smart (Turkey) and WeDo Sports (Germany, Switzerland and Austria). Global, News and Magazine programming: Sport 24 (planes and ships), Reuters and TransWorld Sports. Gary Quinn, VP of Programming for NBCU, said: 'We are excited to have the most comprehensive distribution plan in the history of the Kentucky Derby, as NBC Sports presents the 'Run for the Roses' for a milestone 25th time.' Frank Sale, Chairman of HBA Media, said: 'I'm pleased to say the figures speak for themselves. HBA Media has remained committed to building a powerful portfolio of premier horse racing under the Crown Jewels Racing banner, and the Kentucky Derby is clearly benefitting from that vision. 'A global audience is set to witness an extraordinary celebration as we mark the 151st running of the Derby—one of the most iconic sporting and social events in the United States.' Ends Press contact: Hannah Tufnell / hannah@ / +44 (0)7971 598287 About HBA Media: · HBA Media provide multiple live international horseracing packages to broadcasters as well as umbrella deals which include the co-ordination of programme delivery, daily management and troubleshooting. · HBA Media's aim is to reposition horseracing to be competitive with the likes of football, rugby, and cricket in the world of sports broadcasting. · HBA Media is proud to work with a whole host of prestigious racing federations and major global networks including Ascot Racecourse Limited, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, France Galop, Eurosport, Dubai Media Incorporated, Abu Dhabi Media, TVG, The Japan Racing Association, Singapore Turf Club, The German Jockey Club, The German Tote, Italian Racing, Victoria Racing Club, Melbourne Racing Club, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, NYRA, The New Zealand Racing Board, Racecourse Media Group, The Stronach Group, Breeders' Cup, Phumelea Gaming, the Saudi Cup and the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
NBC Sports
27-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
HORSE RACING'S 1/ST RACING TOUR PRESENTED BY MYRACEHORSE FROM GULFSTREAM PARK AND SANTA ANITA PARK LIVE THIS SATURDAY AT 5 P.M. ET ON CNBC AND PEACOCK
Coverage Features Six Live Races Headlined by DK HORSE San Felipe (G2) and Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Britney Eurton Hosts Coverage with Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss, Michelle Yu, and Matt Bernier Nine Weeks to the 151st Kentucky Derby – Saturday, May 3, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 27, 2025 – With nine weeks until the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, NBC Sports presents continuing coverage of the 1/ST RACING TOUR this Saturday, March 1, live at 5 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock. The two-hour program, featuring six live races, will be headlined by the $300,000 DK HORSE San Felipe (G2) from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., and the $415,000 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. Barnes, trained by Bob Baffert, is the even-money morning-line favorite in the San Felipe this Saturday. The San Felipe awards 50 Kentucky Derby qualification points to the winner of the race. 2025 Holy Bull (G3) winner Burnham Square is expected to run in the Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes, which also awards 50 Kentucky Derby qualification points to the winner of the race. The additional stakes races that will be presented live on CNBC and Peacock include the Honey Fox Stakes (G3) and Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2) from Gulfstream Park. Britney Eurton hosts Saturday's coverage alongside analyst and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, analyst Randy Moss, and reporters Michelle Yu and Matt Bernier. Yu will report on-site from Santa Anita and Bernier will report on-site from Gulfstream. and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series. ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP & 1/ST The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The Stronach Group's 1/ST business (pronounced 'First') is North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); Laurel Park, The Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing on and off the track. The Stronach Group's TSG Properties is responsible for the development of the company's live, play and work communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). For more information, visit or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook. --NBC SPORTS--
NBC Sports
30-01-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
HORSE RACING'S '1/ST RACING TOUR PRESENTED BY MYRACEHORSE' LIVE THIS SAT., FEB. 1 AT 4 P.M. ET ON CNBC AND PEACOCK
Eight Live Races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park Headlined by Holy Bull Stakes (G3) and Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Britney Eurton Hosts Coverage with Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss, Michelle Yu, and Matt Bernier Citizen Bull, 17-1 in the most recent 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Pool, is the Morning Line Favorite in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 30, 2025 – NBC Sports presents horse racing's '1/ST RACING Tour presented by MyRacehorse' this Saturday, Feb. 1, live at 4 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock. The two-hour show, featuring eight live races (seven stakes races), is headlined by the $265,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. The Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis are both Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races and will award a total of 42 Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 20 going to the winner of each race. The additional stakes races that will be presented live on CNBC and Peacock are the Kitten's Joy, Swale, and Forward Gal Stakes from Gulfstream Park and the Santa Monica and Megahertz Stakes from Santa Anita Park. Citizen Bull, who won the 2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), is expected to make his season debut in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes on Saturday. Voted the 2024 Champion 2-year-old colt, Citizen Bull is trained by Bob Baffert. Britney Eurton hosts Saturday's coverage alongside analyst and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, analyst Randy Moss, reporter Michelle Yu, and handicapper Matt Bernier. Yu will report on-site from Santa Anita and Bernier will provide handicapping analysis on-site from Gulfstream. and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series. ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP & 1/ST The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The Stronach Group's 1/ST business (pronounced 'First') is North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); Laurel Park, The Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing on and off the track. The Stronach Group's TSG Properties is responsible for the development of the company's live, play and work communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). For more information, visit or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook. --NBC SPORTS--
