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1. What legend called Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed when they completed their Triple Crown sweeps?
2. Who had an exclusive contract with ABC, allowing him to call the Kentucky Derby from 1978-1980, and 1987-2000?
3. Who called the Kentucky Derby for the patrons at Churchill Downs from 1976-1995?
4. Who called the races for NYRA (Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga) in the 1980s until being replaced by Tom Durkin in 1990?
5. Who became the first announcer in Keeneland history in 1996?
6. Who called every race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, from 1974 through 2008?
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"?
8. Who took over the microphone at Hollywood Park in California after Chris Kotulak was fired after only one year in 2000?
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?
10. Who became the second track announcer at Finger Lakes in New York for its 47th year in 2008?
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