Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby with Record-Breaking Viewership of 19.6 Million

Golden Tempo’s win at the 152nd Kentucky Derby was a big hit with viewers, setting a record as the most-watched Run for the Roses ever. The race, which aired on NBC and Peacock, pulled in an average of 19.6 million viewers, with a peak of 24.4 million tuning in from 7-7:15 p.m. EDT. Jockey Jose Ortiz made a stunning comeback from 12th place to clinch the victory by a neck, marking Cherie DeVaux as the first female trainer to guide a Kentucky Derby winner.

This year’s broadcast marked the largest audience for the Derby since Sunday Silence’s win in 1989, and it saw an increase of 11% over last year’s numbers. The rise in viewership can be partly attributed to changes in Nielsen’s counting methods, which now include Big Data + Panel metrics for all events.

In addition to the traditional TV broadcast, the streaming audience on Peacock was a solid 1.3 million, showing a significant increase from previous years. Overall, the race was a big success for NBC, which also reported strong viewership numbers for the preceding Kentucky Oaks event.

All in all, Golden Tempo’s triumph at the Kentucky Derby was a historic moment that captivated millions of viewers across the country. It’s safe to say that horse racing fans everywhere were thrilled by the excitement of this record-breaking race.