NBC Sports adds to horse racing portfolio

The NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal has acquired rights in the country to the Dubai World Cup and Epsom Derby horse racing events.

Live coverage of the Dubai World Cup on March 25 and England's Epsom Derby on June 3 will be provided on NBC Sports Network.

With the addition of these events, NBC Sports Group will now broadcast live horse racing in 10 of 12 months this year, with the exceptions being February and December.

NBC Sports Group’s horse racing portfolio also includes rights to the Breeders’ Cup and, from this year onwards, Royal Ascot.

It also holds exclusive, long-term media agreements for Triple Crown races the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.