Thoroughbred Racing on ABC

ABC's coverage of Thoroughbred racing currently consists of a portion of the Breeders Cup. Previously, ABC's coverage also included the Kentucky Derby (1975[1]–2000[2]), the Preakness Stakes (1977[3]–2000[2]), and the Belmont Stakes (1986[4]–2000,[2][5] 2006[5]–2010[6]).

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Personalities

References

  1. Bob, Ruf (May 2, 1975). "ABC Corrals Derby Coverage". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 Fendrich, Howard (June 9, 2000). "Final Triple Crown race won't be ratings bonanza for ABC". Associated Press. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  3. "Kentucky Derby on ABC-TV". Southeast Missourian (Cape Girardeau, MO). April 30, 1976. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  4. McDonald, Tim (March 21, 1986). "ABC will televise Belmont Stakes, giving network entire Triple Crown". Evening Independent (St. Petersburg, FL). Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  5. 1 2 Hiestand, Michael (May 19, 2006). "Talking horses, all day Saturday". USA Today. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  6. Drape, Joe (February 22, 2011). "NBC to Broadcast All Three Triple Crown Races". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
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