Juggling a mic and race program in front of the cameras while galloping on a horse is no easy feat.
PHOTOS COURTESY DONNA BARTON BROTHERS
If you’ve ever tuned in to the Kentucky Derby or Breeders’ Cup broadcasts, then you’ve seen NBC Sports trackside commentator Donna Barton Brothers on horseback, microphone in hand, interviewing the winning jockey just seconds after crossing the finish line. Donna makes her multifaceted job look easy—asking questions on the spot to recap the race, while riding shoulder to shoulder with the victorious duo.