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For many horse racing fans, NFL legend Terry Bradshaw had far too big a role in Fox's coverage of the 2025 Belmont Stakes. Photo Credit: Fox

Belmont Stakes viewers question Terry Bradshaw’s role in Fox’s coverage

"This is horrible."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 7, 2025 0
Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli

Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont

This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 20, 2025 0
Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico: Horse racing’s condensed Triple Crown schedule ‘hurting the sport’

"...why are you taking 21-plus million people who watched the Kentucky Derby, any momentum you might have built, and give the sport zero chance to build on that momentum?"

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0
The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby makes it past the grandstands for the first time

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness, raising questions about Triple Crown schedule

Only Journalism and American Promise are considering running the Preakness out of the 19 horses that competed in the Kentucky Derby.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 6, 2025 0
A view of the first turn of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Netflix reveals Triple Crown horse racing docuseries

"Race for the Crown" will debut on April 22.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 3, 2025 0
Horses leave the gate for the Dirt Mile race at the 2024 Breeders' Cup

NBC renews deal with Breeders’ Cup through 2030

The agreement could have interesting implications for NBC's SpinCo.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 26, 2025 0
Tom Durkin

Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin takes teaching job

Durkin has called more than 80,000 horse races as a track and TV announcer in a career spanning almost 50 years.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 26, 2024 0
Fox's initial foray into horseracing, the 2023 Belmont Stakes, did not go well, with viewers blasting the network's audio issues.

Viewers rip sound issues in Fox’s Belmont Stakes debut

"Completely unacceptable audio quality from a major broadcaster."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 10, 2023 10
Belmont

Tom Durkin will return to broadcast the Belmont Stakes for Fox Sports

"It is the apotheosis of excitement."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 20, 2023 3

Fox Sports officially the next home of the Belmont Stakes

Starting in 2023, horse racing's Triple Crown will be split between NBC and Fox Sports.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 5, 2022 0

Fox reportedly set to acquire the Belmont Stakes from NBC

Fox Bet will also reportedly come on board as a title sponsor.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 4, 2021 6

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