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Few thoroughbred races worldwide can match the stature and historical significance of the Belmont Stakes. While the Kentucky Derby has greater name recognition to casual fans and is an event of widespread cultural appeal, the Belmont can claim two significant things the Derby can’t – its role of stamping greatness as the definitive third jewel […]
Few thoroughbred races worldwide can match the stature and historical significance of the Belmont Stakes. While the Kentucky Derby has greater name recognition to casual fans and is an event of widespread cultural appeal, the Belmont can claim two significant things the Derby can’t – its role of stamping greatness as the definitive third jewel […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) confirmed that John Imbriale has retired as NYRA’s track announcer, concluding a distinguished 44-year career at NYRA in which he called many of the biggest races at Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park, and Aqueduct Racetrack. Imbriale’s tenure with NYRA dates to 1979 when he […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) confirmed that John Imbriale has retired as NYRA’s track announcer, concluding a distinguished 44-year career at NYRA in which he called many of the biggest races at Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park, and Aqueduct Racetrack. Imbriale’s tenure with NYRA dates to 1979 when he won a New York Daily News contest, which allowed him to call a race and work with the NYRA press office. The Queens, New York native became Tom Durkin’s backup in 1990. Along the way, he took on other responsibilities at NYRA by working with ...
Frank Mirahmadi, a fan for life and a race caller for 27 years, will on the microphone at Santa Anita for on-track fans at the Breeders' Cup.