They Call the Horses: Eleven Race Announcers at American Thoroughbred Tracks
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About the Book
In the Sport of Kings, races aren't made just by the animals that run them, but by the voices that call them. This book covers 11 of the top racetrack announcers in the United States: Tom Durkin, Kurt Becker, Dave Rodman, Michael Wrona, Terry Wallace, Larry Collmus, John Dooley, Luke Kruytbosch, Dave Johnson, Robert Geller, and Trevor Denman. Based on extensive interviews, each chapter is devoted to a single announcer, addressing details of his life in the profession. Included are additional insights and anecdotes provided by family members, trainers, jockeys, owners and other well-known individuals in the horse racing industry.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9780786447695
EAN: 9780786447695
Publisher Date: 14 Jun 2010
Binding: Paperback
Continuations: English
Dewey: B
Illustration: Y
LCCN: 2010014213
No of Pages: 212
Series Title: English
Sub Title: Eleven Race Announcers at American Thoroughbred Tracks
ISBN-10: 0786447699
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub
Acedemic Level: English
Book Type: English
Depth: 13
Height: 231 mm
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
PrintOnDemand: N
Spine Width: 17.5 mm
Width: 150 mm