Tom Durkin / NBC

[Alan07]

Is Tom still under contract to work for NBC?

I ask this question since his name isn't listed among the broadcasters for the Derby and Preakness.

Mike Battaglia is the announcer for the broadcast.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Mike Battaglia is the announcer for the broadcast.

No way

[XIIPointStables]

No way is right....tell me this is a falsehood.

[Monarchos1]

Why would Durkin be listed as a broadcaster when he is the announcer?

[Revidere]

My assumption was that Durkin gave up the Breeders Cup spot in 2006, so it would not breach a contract he had with NBC to call the Triple Crown races. If someone can advise that is not the case, I believe he will be doing them.

Kurt Becker called the races at Belmont while Durkin did the TC events. I believe he even did the Oaks, hence "Rachel Alexander"