The following is a list of national American television networks and announcers that have broadcast Preakness Stakes. Television 2020s 2010s 2000s 1990s Notes Jim McKay missed the 1995 Preakness Stakes due to heart surgery. 1980s 1970s In 1977, ABC was awarded the contract to televise the Preakness. Triple Crown Productions was formed in 1985 after CBS terminated its contract with NYRA. ABC Sports won the rights to broadcast all three races, as well as many prep races. Ratings went up after the package was centralized. 1960s 1950s 1940s References Preakness Stakes broadcasters Preakness Stakes broadcasters Preakness Stakes broadcasters Preakness Stakes broadcasters Preakness Stakes broadcasters American horse racing announcers Wide World of Sports (American TV series) Broadcasters CBS Sports Spectacular