Breeders' Cup goes back to NBC

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Breeders' Cup to NBC; Classic To Be Shown In Primetime

This year's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic will be aired in prime time on NBC Sports as part of a new, multi-year partnership between the NBC Sports Group and the Breeders' Cup, it was announced this morning.

NBC and NBC Sports Network will combine to present 9 ½ hours of live coverage of the 2012 Breeders' Cup from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California Nov. 2 and 3, including live primetime coverage of the Breeders' Cup Classic on NBC on Saturday, Nov. 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). This will mark the first time in its history that the Classic will be broacast live in primetime. It also marks the return of the Breeders' Cup to NBC, where it was broadcast from its inception in 1984 through 2005. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

“Everyone here is delighted that the Breeders' Cup has returned home,” said Jon Miller, President, Programming, NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. “Bringing back this prestigious event, combined with our long-term partnerships for the Triple Crown with Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, in addition to the Preakness and Belmont cements the NBC Sports Group as the home of horse racing.”

“We are extremely excited to begin our new relationship with NBC and the NBC Sports Group in televising the Breeders' Cup World Championships as the finale to its expanded commitment to Thoroughbred racing,” said Craig Fravel, President and CEO of Breeders' Cup Ltd. “In addition to fans enjoying the best in international competition over the two days of the Championships on NBC Sports Network, we look forward to NBC showcasing the Breeders' Cup Classic in primetime.”