Tom Durkin

I'm sure that many people reading this post have no idea who Tom Durkin is. I of course do because I have an obsession with horse racing. I know you didn't know that. Tom Durkin was the track announcer at Saratoga for 24 years. He retired yesterday. He announced at tracks all over the nation in his 40+ year career. He is known as the best track announcer ever. He has such passion and enthusiasm when he calls races. He can be hilarious while calling too. I could give you many famous quotes from him but you wouldn't laugh unless you heard them on YouTube.He is one of the reasons I love horse racing so much. He will be greatly missed!