Orb wasn’t the only one to score big in the first stop in the Triple Crown. NBC Sports drew a 10.4 overnight rating, tying 2010′s numbers for the best Kentucky Derby in 21 years. The network was also up 16% with a 23 share for the race portion. Pre-race figures were also boosted in NBC’s coverage spanning 4 PM to 6 PM ET. Between 4 – 4:30 PM ET coverage topped network-highs (3.1/8) since NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage in that time frame began in 2008; from 4:30 – 5 PM ET ratings were also network-best (4.1/10) in that block since 2007. Pre-race coverage (5 – 6 PM ET) was up 15% from 2012 with a 6.2/15 overnight rating. Louisville, home of the 138-year-old event, was #1 in metered markets (43.7/69). Winning thoroughbred Orb will next chase the Triple Crown at the Preakness Stakes on May 18.
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