Durkin to Lead Personalized Tours of Hall of Fame
Retired racecaller Tom Durkin will lead personalized tours of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame throughout the Saratoga Race Course meeting this summer from July 21 through Sept. 4.
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Olczyk Gives Emotional Keynote to OwnerView
Eddie Olczyk, a star hockey player and current NBC analyst for both hockey and horse racing, told owners and prospective owners at the national OwnerView conference of his love for all things horses in his keynote address.
NY Fan Forum: Improve Customer Service
The New York Racing Fan Advisory Council held an open forum Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course, inviting customers and racing fans in the state to share comments and questions about their experiences at New York's tracks.
Hall of Fame Induction 2015: All Heart
The Hall of Fame class of 2015 was inducted Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. While there were some light-hearted moments during the ceremony, all of the inductees brought out emotion on their way to enshrinement.
Durkin Named TCA Honored Guest
Tom Durkin, one of racing's great race callers, has been selected by the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Club of America as the 2015 Honored Guest, TCA president Shannon Arvin announced July 27.
Tom Durkin Replay Center to Open at Saratoga
The New York Racing Association will unveil a new attraction for the 2015 meet at Saratoga Race Course honoring one of the most renowned announcers in American racing.
Woodbine Plans Events to Send Off Loiselle
Track announcer Dan Loiselle will call his last race at Woodbine Racetrack on May 31 bringing a 29-year career as thoroughbred race caller to a close.
Pan American Conference Speakers List Grows
Jorge Luis Batlle IbaÃÆ'Æ'±ez, Louis Romanet, and Frank Stronach are the latest speakers who will address the international racing conference being held June 3-6 in New York City.
Durkin to Hold Race Caller Workshop
Tom Durkin, one of Thoroughbred racing's great race callers, will conduct a one-day workshop on how to call a horse race on Sunday, June 7, at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y.
Keeneland Next Stop on Jockey Club Tour
The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 makes its next stop at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington Saturday, April 11, with the $300,000 Jenny Wiley (gr. IT) and $250,000 Coolmore Lexington (gr. III).
Bailey, Durkin Among Four Into Hialeah HOF
Three Racing Hall of Fame jockeys and a legendary track announcer are to be inducted into Hialeah Park's Hall of Fame March 30.
What's Going On Here: In Durkin's Own Words
Tom Durkin's acceptance speech for the Eclipse Award of Merit and transcript. read blog
Podcast: Tom Durkin's Eclipse Award Speech
Listen to Tom Durkin's acceptance speech for the 2014 Eclipse Award of Merit. Listen Now
Derby Win by 'Chrome' Moment of the Year
California Chrome's victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was voted the 2014 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Year.
Durkin Joins West Point Thoroughbreds
Retired New York Racing Association announcer Tom Durkin has joined West Point Thoroughbreds, it was announced Jan. 15 by West Point founder and president Terry Finley.
Record Crowd Celebrates 25th TCA Auction
The annual TCA fundraiser is expecting to see record donations from its live, phone, and online stallion season auctions and auction of non-season item.
Eclipse Finalists to be Announced Jan. 7
Finalists for 2014 Eclipse Awards will be announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, during a 30-minute program on HRTV that will begin at 11:30 a.m. EST.
Durkin to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit
Capping an extraordinary career as one of North America's premier race track announcers and one of the most popular personalities in Thoroughbred racing, Tom Durkin will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit.
Durkin to Host TCA Stallion Season Auction
Tom Durkin will host the Thoroughbred Charities of America's 25th annual Select Stallion Season Auction to be held Jan. 10 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington.
Durkin Wins 'Big Sport of Turfdom' Award
Recently retired track announcer Tom Durkin has been named recipient of the Turf Publicists of America's Big Sport of Turfdom Award, the organization announced Nov. 14.
Tribute to Retiring Announcer Tom Durkin
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame 2014 tribute to retiring race announcer Tom Durkin. watch video
The Week in Photos for 9/2/2014
Wise Dan, Australia, Saratoga, Del Mar, Parx Racing, Europe, Golden Gate Fields, and more! view slideshow
After the Wire: Bernard Baruch & Woodward S.
Evan Hammonds recaps big races from Saratoga this weekend. Wise Dan, Itsmyluckyday, and Tom Durkin have big days at the Spa. watch video
After the Wire: Bernard Baruch & Woodward S.
Evan Hammonds recaps big races from Saratoga this weekend. Wise Dan, Itsmyluckyday, and Tom Durkin have big days at the Spa.
Spinaway Stakes - Tom Durkin's Final Call
Watch the Spinaway Stakes with a camera on race caller Tom Durkin. Courtsey of NYRA
Tom Durkin's Last Call 8/31/2014
Watch Tom Durkin as he gives his last race call during the Spinaway Stakes. Courtesy of NYRA
Condo Commando 'Splash-tastic' in Spinaway
Condo Commando took all of the drama out of track announcer Tom Durkin's final call when she romped to victory in the $350,000 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) over a sloppy track at rainy Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
Durkin Nears Finish Line of Brilliant Career
It's last call for Tom Durkin. The voice of horse racing on the New York circuit is silencing himself Sunday, Aug. 31, retiring after a 43-year career in which he also announced Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup races.
Hall of Fame Tribute to Tom Durkin
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame 2014 tribute to retiring race announcer Tom Durkin. Read more on Tom Durkin's career in the August 30, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse. View more Hall of Fame videos here.
Deep Spinaway Cast for Durkin's Final Call
Saratoga's Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) brings together nine juvenile fillies with a chance; one will make history in Tom Durkin's last call for the New York Racing Association Aug. 31.
Durkin to be Honored at Saratoga This Weekend
The illustrious career of longtime track announcer Tom Durkin will be celebrated with two days in his honor at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, the New York Racing Association announced.
And They're Off: The Final Farewell
Watch Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman bid Steve farewell as And They're Off moves to the next chapter with Lenny's Place. The duo discuss the Travers S., Jimmy Jerkens, Tom Durkin, and the top 8 reasons Steve is leaving. watch video
And They're Off: The Final Farewell
Watch Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman bid Steve farewell as And They're Off moves to the next chapter with Lenny's Place. The duo discuss the Travers Stakes, Jimmy Jerkens, Tom Durkin, and give the top 8 reasons Steve is leaving ATO.
Jerkens, Lukas, Durkin Honored at Saratoga
Hall of Fame trainers H. Allen Jerkens and D. Wayne Lukas, along with legendary track announcer Tom Durkin, were honored Aug. 22 in the second annual "Red Jacket" ceremony in the winners' circle at Saratoga Race Course.
Durkin Receives The Jockey Club Medal
Tom Durkin, who will retire Aug. 31 after 43 years as a race caller, received The Jockey Club Medal the night Aug. 9 for exceptional contributions to the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.
Kay Discusses Saratoga Changes, NYRA's Future
A year after his first experience with the intense scrutiny that comes with the opening of the Saratoga Race Course meet, a more confident, knowledgeable, and experienced Chris Kay discussed the racing season.
NYRA Track Announcer Durkin to Retire
Track announcer Tom Durkin, who has been calling races for the New York Racing Association circuit since 1990, announced he will bring a 43-year career to a close Aug. 31.
30 Years in 30 Days: Anees, 1999 Juvenile
Oddly enough events conspired to prevent me from watching live one of my best Breeders' Cup wagers. Instead, the welcomed news of Anees' victory arrived via a friend's phone call to the Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette news room.
30 Years in 30 Days: My Flag, 1995
The key to making anyone who is unfamiliar with horse racing "get it" -- assuming you can't take them to an actual racetrack -- is showing them a great race.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Saratoga in Bloom
Thousands jam Broadway for the event of the season. read blog
NYRA Places Secretariat Belmont Margin Pole
The New York Racing Association has placed a blue-and-white striped pole inside the main track that marks 31 lengths from the finish line, the margin of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Saratoga Diary: Mark Twain of the Mic
- By Vic Zast
It feels inadequate to refer to Tom Durkin as a race caller. read blog
Collmus: 'Prepare, But Not Over Prepare'
Little more than a year after becoming the voice of the Triple Crown, Larry Collmus finds himself standing on the precipice of what may be racing history in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Rees, Novak Win 2011 Media Eclipse Awards
Turf writers Claire Novak and Jennie Reese won Media Eclipse Awards for 2011, it was announced Dec. 28 by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters.
No Breed Bias for These New Yorkers
Horse owners haven't lost sight of the fact there's money to be made in Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing in New York State. read blog
Saratoga Diary: Summit of Sorts
- By Vic Zast
Horse racing establishment invades Saratoga. Read Blog
And They're Off: Ky Derby Edition
Lenny and Steve present the exclusive And They're Off Churchill Downs Tour. Plus, Ray Amato, blacksmith for Todd Pletcher's horses, a salute to Tom Durkin, and Derby picks. Watch Video
Tough Call - By Lenny Shulman
It takes a real man to step off the throne while he's still on top. Read Blog
Durkin Ends Triple Crown Run
Tom Durkin April 26 announced his decision not to renew his contract to call the Triple Crown races this year for NBC Sports.
Saratoga Diary: Horseplayers in the Carousel
- By Vic Zast
Hardcore handicappers go "Hidee-Hidee-Hidee-Ho." Read Blog
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