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Eddie Olczyk and Britney Eurton Join NBC Sports’ Royal Ascot Broadcast

Eddie Olczyk and Britney Eurton will join NBC Sports’ presentation of Royal Ascot, making their debuts next week at the Royal Meeting in Ascot, England. NBC Sports’ live coverage from Ascot begins on Tuesday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN, and concludes Saturday, June 22 on NBC at 9 a.m. ET. Olczyk, a handicapper/analyst on NBC Sports’ horse racing coverage, will work Ascot on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, while Eurton will co-host NBC Sports’ comprehensive coverage for all five telecasts.

Horse Racing-Inspired Wines to Try on National Wine Day

It’s National Wine Day, and that’s a day worth celebrating! If you’re a horse racing fan and a lover of the grape, your two passions can dovetail nicely on National Wine Day. Plus, wine is not only delicious, but it has other health benefits that you can reap while enjoying your favorite vintage today. But don’t trust me on this; trust America’s sweetheart Betty White.

Raising Racing Kids: Twelve Notable Racetrack Moms

On this Mother’s Day, we’re taking a minute to acknowledge some of racing’s most recognizable moms, including a few women who’ve just recently become mothers, and celebrate all moms in the industry. The dedication required to be a “racing mom” is unmatched, so thank you!

Taylor Ortiz: Formerly a jockey, Taylor is married to 2016 Eclipse Award-winning rider Jose Ortiz. They have two children, Leilani and Derek.

Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman Featured on ‘The Winner’s Circle’

Featuring America’s Best Racing’s deep roster of talented contributors, including former ESPN SportsCenter weekend anchor now-turned radio personality Bram Weinstein, who serves as the host of “The Winner’s Circle”; retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens; and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” presented by SB Nation Radio brings together these accomplished racing insiders to share their knowledge, tips, insights, and opinions by offering a unique, weekly perspec

Behind the Scenes with ‘Derby for Dummies’ at Churchill Downs

The minute I heard their voices, I knew exactly who they were and yet I had never met them before. I saw them on TV the night before. Local Louisville station WHAS was featuring “Derby for Dummies” and sending two of their newest employees to the Kentucky Derby for the first time. It’s easy to pick out a newbie at the Derby. There is a certain level of excitement in their voice and an aura about them that radiates joy and excitement. I was standing at the rail on the backside for the morning workouts and turned around to check them out. I said “I KNOW YOU!

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