Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
"The sport just has to remove itself from that straitjacket of tradition."
NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.
The agreement could have interesting implications for NBC's SpinCo.
"Now no matter what happens, no matter who draws in, no matter what the price is on every horse, we’re going to make sure we talk to the connections face to face or on the phone."
"Being at the Kentucky Derby is a sports bucket list moment for me as a long-time fan and viewer of the race. Getting to do my show from historic Churchill Downs and then be a part of NBC’s coverage of The 149th Kentucky Derby is awesome. I promise to wait till I’m off air to start in on the mint juleps."
This full-field angle definitely added a lot to the story.