I fell in love with this place the first time I saw it. To be the guy lucky enough to call the races here is truly mind blowing. Saying goodbye every year is the only bad thing about this job and it never gets easier. Until next year Saratoga.
@TheNYRA
Thanks to everyone for all the kind words I've received! Looking forward to working with the great people at
@NBCSports
and whatever else the future holds! They're all in line and we are ready for the start!
A few weeks back I sent Cody my Cody's Wish flash card from the Breeders' Cup. Getting this in return is everything! Just wanted to share it and hope it brings a smile to everyone's face!
@BreedersCup
@NBCSports
@TVG
Waking up on the first Saturday in May at home in New Jersey. Missing the stomach butterflies, the Ambien drowsiness, the flash cards by my bed, and all the angst that comes with calling the most exciting two minutes in sports. Can't wait to experience them all in September!
I'm excited to announce
@ZayatStables
have officially named this great looking 2yo colt by American Pharoah "Finally The One". Thanks
@jazz3162
and
@JustinZayat
for this cool tribute to my call of Pharoah's Triple Crown win. Hope he's a real runner!
@TheNYRA
@NBCSports
The jockey intros before the Alabama wasn't my idea..but I wish it was. How awful to try something fresh and different! I hope the people that get offended by and hate on everything have a great day. I know I will because I'm gonna head to Saratoga now!
Saw
@JohnnyGWeir
trending. A few years ago he worked the Kentucky Derby with us and was wearing a mask at our meeting. I asked him why. He said "I have a sore throat and you all have important roles on the show and I don't want to get anyone sick." That dude is a class act!
Excited to officially announce that I will be calling the $30.5 Million Dubai World Cup card. Looking forward to the excitement and challenge of calling this star-studded international showcase for the first time!
@RacingDubai
It was 10 years ago today that I got a completely unexpected call from
@NBCSNF
asking my interest in calling the
@KentuckyDerby
for
@NBCSports
. I thought someone was playing a joke on me. Now getting ready to call it for the 11th time, the excitement and anxiety never go away!
Just wanted to take time to thank the great folks
@DelMarRacing
for having me this year. It's a terrific feeling to be appreciated by the people you work for and everyone has been very welcoming. Don't know what's next for me but I sure enjoyed my time here!
@TVG
Two more races to go for me this summer at
@DelMarRacing
. Just want to thank everyone for all the kind words and being so welcoming to this East Coast shipper. Many thanks to Joe Harper and the classy people here at Del Mar. It feels great to be appreciated!
@TVG
Ever since American Pharoah retired I've being looking forward to calling his babies. That day comes on Wednesday as two of his 2yos are scheduled to debut at Aqueduct!
@TheNYRA
I've been asked many times what makes Saratoga so special. It's an easy answer: THE FANS. We could have the best horses, trainers and jockeys and it wouldn't mean a thing without the energy and buzz of the best racing fans there are. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
@TheNYRA
33 years ago today I called my first race on the mic through shaky binoculars at Bowie Race Course. I was 18, nervous, and I'm guessing the call wasn't very good. It's been a lot of fun coming to "work" everyday since. Can't wait for Saturday!
@TheNYRA
@NBCSports
My new friend arrived from Germany. Looking forward to meeting him. I hear he can be loud and obnoxious and claims to own 503 horses, but I also heard he’s a lot of fun!
#M3
Just want to wish a great meet to all the owners, trainers and jockeys at Saratoga. I will certainly miss being there, and hope the fans can come back soon. It's a very special place.
Heartbreaking news from the Dorman family, in a statement from them delivered this morning via Godolphin:
“We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Cody suffered a medical event on our trip home to Kentucky yesterday and he has passed away.”
Full story to follow.
Just want to wish the fans, horsemen and jockeys a great Saratoga meet. Wish I was there to call the amazing races and to chat with all the people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet over the years. Have fun at the Spa!
Out of an abundance of caution owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Trevor Denman will not call at
@DelMarRacing
this summer. He will remain at his farm in Minnesota
The track has hired a terrific free-agent though. Congrats to
@larrycollmus
Full story soon at
@DRFInsidePost
Truly appreciate everyone here and at Gulfstream that have told me they miss me calling races full time. Means a lot. Having fun
@TVG
and look forward to calling the Triple Crown and
@BreedersCup
for
@NBCSports
and also
@KYDownsRacing
. Who knows what happens down the road.
I think I’m settling into California life as I color my
@DelMarRacing
program on my iPad while sitting by the pool and listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
When I was a kid starting out in this business he was the voice of
@TheNYRA
and someone I revered. Now I’m proud to call him a friend. Dinner at
@The_WishingWell
with the legendary Marshall Cassidy!
Strolling on a gorgeous afternoon down North Broadway in Saratoga and seeing all the beautiful houses with jockey statues outside, including one of the owners whose horse won a G1 at this meet and the winning blanket is draped over the front porch. I love this place.
We're excited to announce the name of our 2yo colt by Gun Runner out of the mare Perfect Wife. We've named him COLLMUS after the great race caller
@larrycollmus
. Larry was kind enough to let us do so. We bought this colt for $2.2M at
@OBSSales
from the consignment of De Meric
Absolutely not! I'm still calling the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup for NBC Sports and would be happy to work for a track that wants me to call their races.
An incredible experience in Dubai. Got to call some amazing races and met so many new friends. I could never have imagined the places where this great sport has taken me!
"You know what's amazing? Not only the long shot Rich Strike winning, but the call by
@LarryCollmus
. That is brilliant, brilliant. I've played it probably 10 times this weekend. That was a professional call."
-DP recaps the
#KentuckyDerby
Looking forward to calling my 10th Belmont Stakes today for
@NBCSports
. Time flies! Also best of luck to good guy John Imbriale calling his first Belmont!
The announcer’s booth at the Spa is ready to go. It may be an obstructed view seat but I wouldn’t change a thing! Anthem and changes in 30 minutes and then time to walk around and say hi to be best racing fans in the world!
@TheNYRA
Haven't driven across the country in more than 25 years. Time for another trip. Leaving NJ in the morning. First stop: Columbus OH. Just 9 days to Opening Day
@DelMarRacing
!
Even though calling races will always be my thing, I am really grateful to
@TVG
for giving me the chance to try something new. I've thoroughly enjoyed my first couple of weeks working with some great people and look forward to some more!
After 40 years
@TheNYRA
- 64-year-old New Yorker John Imbriale gets his dream job - The head Race Caller and Track announcer at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga! We profile “Johnny I” on
@NY1
#MorningsOn1
#HorseRacing
#NYC
I know I'm a bit obsessed when it comes to pronouncing names correctly but It's Bolt Door-o, not dee-or-o. It's Vee-no Row-so, not Ross-o. They've made it to the
@KentuckyDerby
, can we pronounce their names right now please?