Breeders' Cup, NBC Sports extend WAYI contract

Breeders’ Cup Ltd. and NBC Sports have reached a three-year contract extension to broadcast races within the “Win and You’re In” series of preps leading up to the two-day event, the companies announced Monday.

The contract extension will keep the series of prep races on channels owned by NBC through 2021, continuing a relationship begun in 2014. The “Win and You’re In” series awards automatic berths to horses for select Breeders’ Cup races. This year, 10 broadcasts featuring more than 20 “Win and You’re In” races appeared on NBC properties.

The contract also includes exclusive digital streaming rights. In addition, America’s Best Racing, a marketing company controlled by The Jockey Club, will retain presenting sponsor rights for the races broadcast by NBC, the two companies said.