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Quiz about Horse Track Announcers
Quiz about Horse Track Announcers

Horse Track Announcers Trivia Quiz


Let's see how much you know about the legendary announcers of yesterday and today.

A multiple-choice quiz by bsd987. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bsd987
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,951
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
361
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: harryhusker3 (5/10), Guest 97 (7/10), Guest 104 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What legend called Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed when they completed their Triple Crown sweeps? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who had an exclusive contract with ABC, allowing him to call the Kentucky Derby from 1978-1980, and 1987-2000? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who called the Kentucky Derby for the patrons at Churchill Downs from 1976-1995? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who called the races for NYRA (Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga) in the 1980s until being replaced by Tom Durkin in 1990? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who became the first announcer in Keeneland history in 1996? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who called every race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, from 1974 through 2008? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What announcer is best known for his ability to impersonate other announcers, which landed him the job of Santa Anita announcer for the movie, "Seabiscuit"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who took over the microphone at Hollywood Park in California after Chris Kotulak was fired after only one year in 2000? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What long-time Mountaineer race track announcer in West Virginia, was known for his almost robotic calls, using the exact same sayings in every race, and retired after the 2003 racing meet? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who became the second track announcer at Finger Lakes in New York for its 47th year in 2008? Hint



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Feb 05 2024 : harryhusker3: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What legend called Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed when they completed their Triple Crown sweeps?

Answer: Chic Anderson

Anderson suffered a massive heart attack and died in 1978, ending his illustrious career for NYRA. Henson called at Hollywood Park until 1983, Georgeff in Illinois until 1991, and Hernandez was the long-time Santa Anita announcer until 1972.
2. Who had an exclusive contract with ABC, allowing him to call the Kentucky Derby from 1978-1980, and 1987-2000?

Answer: Dave Johnson

Johnson also called many other stakes races for ESPN/ABC in addition to his regular duties at the Meadowlands.
3. Who called the Kentucky Derby for the patrons at Churchill Downs from 1976-1995?

Answer: Mike Battaglia

Battaglia was the Churchill Downs announcer until he was replaced by Kurt Becker in 1996. He would, however, continue to call at Turfway.
4. Who called the races for NYRA (Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga) in the 1980s until being replaced by Tom Durkin in 1990?

Answer: Marshall Cassidy

Cassidy was known for his slow, precise calls. He was only 45 years old when he was forced to retire.
5. Who became the first announcer in Keeneland history in 1996?

Answer: Kurt Becker

Mike Battaglia had called the races for the simulcast since the mid-1980s, but once the track installed the PA system, the track hired Becker.
6. Who called every race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, from 1974 through 2008?

Answer: Terry Wallace

Wallace called over 19,000 consecutive races during that time period.
7. What announcer is best known for his ability to impersonate other announcers, which landed him the job of Santa Anita announcer for the movie, "Seabiscuit"?

Answer: Frank Mirahmadi

Dave Rodman, who is the Pimlico announcer, reenacted the Pimlico special match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral.
8. Who took over the microphone at Hollywood Park in California after Chris Kotulak was fired after only one year in 2000?

Answer: Vic Stauffer

Stauffer also called at Gulfstream until 2005. Kotulak would later join TVG.
9. What long-time Mountaineer race track announcer in West Virginia, was known for his almost robotic calls, using the exact same sayings in every race, and retired after the 2003 racing meet?

Answer: Jim Dolan

Dolan called at Mountaineer for 19 years. The only time he showed any emotion would be if the race was close at the end, where he'd say in a slightly excited voice, "Head's apart for the lead!"
10. Who became the second track announcer at Finger Lakes in New York for its 47th year in 2008?

Answer: Tony Calo

Tony Calo replaced Ross Morton, who called at the track from 1962-2007. Calo previously called at Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields until 2005.
Source: Author bsd987

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