Thoroughbred Racing on ABC

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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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  1. ^ Bob, Ruf (May 2, 1975). "ABC Corrals Derby Coverage". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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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