STEVENS ON THIS YEAR’S DERBY: “This is one of the most wide-open Kentucky Derbys I’ve not only covered, but witnessed. It’s just a magnificent piece of television even more so these days if you have HD. I don’t know what the weather is going to be on Saturday, but generally speaking it’s a beautiful piece of panorama. I’ve grown to love this event since I’ve started to be a part of our coverage in 2002. ET/PT.īelow are quotes from NBC’s talent and production staff about the Kentucky Derby and NBC’s coverage:ĬOSTAS ON THE BIG EVENT FEEL OF THE DERBY: “As always it’s my job to set the stage in broad strokes, do a few interviews and then turn things over to Tom Hammond and the rest of the crew which have more expertise about horse racing than I do. Derby weekend coverage begins Friday with Ladies First: Bravo at the Kentucky Derby at 5 p.m. Additionally, the TODAY Show‘s Natalie Morales will contribute reports and interview celebrities as they arrive on the red carpet. The Kentucky Derby on NBC Sports is produced by Sam Flood and directed by David Michaels. NBC Sports’ broadcast team also includes race-caller Tom Durkin contributing analysts/handicappers Mike Battaglia and Bob Neumeier reporter Kenny Rice and on-track reporter Donna Brothers. A Red Carpet will feature celebrity interviews as the stars arrive to Churchill Downs to enjoy the greatest day in horse racing.Ĭostas, who this week won his 21st Emmy Award, and Hammond co-host the Derby alongside Stevens, a three-time Derby winner. which has been contested annually since 1875, home to viewers with behind-the-scenes access, celebrities and fashion surrounding the legendary Run for the Roses. NBC Sports’ broadcast will bring the spectacle of the Kentucky Derby, the oldest continuous sporting event in the U.S. LOUISVILLE, KY – Ap– NBC Sports broadcasts exclusive coverage of the 136th Kentucky Derby this Saturday starting at 4 p.m. “There is already a lot of drama involved in this years Derby.” – NBC’s Hammond “We could be primed for another huge upset.” – NBC’s Battaglia “Of the 20 horses, I could make a strong case for about 16 of them in this race.” – NBC’s Stevens NBC SPORTS PRESENTS UNPRECEDENTED COVERAGE OF THE 136TH RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY THIS SATURDAY AT 4 PM ET NBC has complete coverage of the event, including a lot of the pre-race pageantry. The 136th Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday, May 1, starting at 4pm ET. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window).Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window).Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window).Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window).
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