Donna Barton Brothers remains active in horse racing media and industry roles, with recent coverage noting her ongoing NBC/TVG work and leadership roles in racing ventures. She’s publicly described as a long-time on-air analyst and former jockey who also serves in executive capacities within racing organizations. For the latest, consider checking recent posts from NBC Sports, Paulick Report, and her official channels.
Key points from the latest publicly available information:
- Media role: Continued presence as an NBC Sports/NBC-affiliates racing analyst with frequent race-day commentary and interviews.[3][6]
- Industry leadership: Named COO of a racing venture (Starlight Racing) focusing on partnership development and client relations, signaling active involvement beyond broadcasting.[1][3]
- Public appearances and awards: Has been highlighted for contributions to racing through profiles and interviews, including honors such as industry recognitions and ongoing advocacy for horse welfare.[2]
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I was fortunate to set up a phone interview with Donna Barton Brothers that I had looked forward to for a long time. I hoped to have a 15 to 20 minute call with her, and had a bunch of questions ready.
pastthewire.comKnown for: Dreamer, Preakness Stakes, Lost in the Fog
www.imdb.comIn addition to that and her work with NBC and TVG, she was recently named COO of the Starlight Racing team, handling partnership development and client relations. Her role is to bring new partners into the group and see to the needs of current members. It’s a higher level of play than most racing teams, with a limited number of investors each owning a share of all of the horses in that year’s crop. Donna joins her husband, Frank, who, as the group’s bloodstock agent, is in charge of purchases...
www.chronofhorse.com38 OCTOBER 2012 THE CHRONICLE CONNECTION In addition to that and her work with NBC and TVG, she was recently named COO of the Starlight Racing team, handling partnership development and client relations. Her role is to bring new partners into the group and see to the needs of current members. It’s a higher level of play than
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