SportsGrid and Daily Racing Form Unite for historic Triple Crown
SportsGrid Network has joined forces with The Daily Racing Form (DRF) to provide handicapping coverage for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes. This collaboration is set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby.
In-Depth Coverage from Industry Experts
The Daily Racing Form, a venerated name in horse racing analytics, will lend its expertise to SportsGrid’s array of programs including “Ferrall Coast to Coast,” “Game Time Decisions,” and “In-Game Live.”
DRF contributors Dan Illman and David Aragonia will report live, bringing exclusive insider news and focused analytics on trainers, jockeys, and owners. Their contributions are expected to enrich the viewing experience with detailed breakdowns and expert predictions.
Leaders in Racing and Broadcasting Speak Out
Scott Butera, CEO of Daily Racing Form, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Daily Racing Form is excited to contribute to SportsGrid’s respected programming and engage an audience that is specifically interested in wagering by providing DRF’s trusted coverage and insight of global horse racing and the Triple Crown.”
Charles Theiss, Chief Media Officer at SportsGrid, Inc., highlighted the synergy between the two organizations: “It is always a privilege to partner with an industry leader like The Daily Racing Form for their informative and comprehensive multimedia coverage showcasing the excitement and pageantry of horse racing’s most popular and prestigious events. Powering quality reporting with the combination of DRF data insights and analytics makes news coverage that connects SportsGrid with audiences across the country. We look forward to this collaboration with The Daily Racing Form, which will provide SportsGrid’s audiences with breaking news and real-time analytics.”
History of Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby, also known as “The Run for the Roses” due to the bouquet of roses awarded to the winner, is the first leg of the American Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. The event has a long and rich history dating back to 1875, when the first race was held. Since then, the Kentucky Derby has attracted the best three-year-old horses from across the United States and beyond, becoming one of the most important days in the American sports and cultural calendar.
The Kentucky Derby is known as much for its rich traditions as for its sporting competition. From fashionable hats and elegant attire to the traditional Mint Julep drink, and the famous songs such as “My Old Kentucky Home” played during the parade of horses before the race, these elements create a unique atmosphere that attracts viewers not only to the track but also to televisions worldwide.
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