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Thursday, 27 June 2013 13:58

Carr-Hughes Chosen to Air Saratoga Race Course’s Meets

By Staff Report | News

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local producers Carr-Hughes Productions who are Emmy-winners for their Olympic coverage, has been chosen by the New York Racing Association to handle the live NBC telecasts of the thoroughbred races at Saratoga Race Course this summer.

Carr-Hughes is located on Church Street, Saratoga Springs.

Carr-Hughes, which worked for NBC during the Olympics, also produced the Saratoga shows both years prior. This will ber both NBC’s and Carr-Hughes third year. 

Carr-Hughes will receive an average of $125,000 for each of seven telecasts.

Jim Carr and Bob Hughes began Carr-Hughes 10 years ago and presently have 10 full-time employees. They will hire approximately 45 more for the season. 

The Saratoga meet begins July 19 and runs through Labor Day.

 

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