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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.

Author
bsd987

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,951

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
362

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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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

Chic Anderson

Phil Georgeff

Harry Henson

Joe Hernandez

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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

Mike Battaglia

Tom Durkin

Dave Johnson

Trevor Denman

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Question 3 of 10

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

Dave Johnson

Tom Durkin

Trevor Denman

Mike Battaglia

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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

Ross Morton

Marshall Cassidy

John Imbriale

Tim Folenti

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Question 5 of 10

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

Luke Kruytbosch

Richard Grunder

Michael Chamberlain

Kurt Becker

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Question 6 of 10

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

Darrell Aune

Terry Wallace

Larry Munson

Gary Henson

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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

Dave Rodman

Frank Mirahmadi

Don Stevens

Peter Galassi

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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

Vic Stauffer

Dan Loiselle

Michael Wrona

Paul Allen

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

Richard DePass

Bill Downes

Phil Saltzman

Jim Dolan

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Question 10 of 10

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

Peter Berry

Tony Calo

John Lies

Matt Hook

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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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