Saratoga Springs, N.Y., resident Tom Durkin is widely viewed as one of the finest race callers of all time. His excellence was recognized with the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2015, one year after he retired. The Chicago native got his start in 1971 by calling the action at Wisconsin county fairs. He rose to prominence as the race caller for NBC Sports from 1984 through 2010 and served in that capacity for the New York Racing Association from 1990 until 2014.
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Delacroix & Ruling Court head Derby field at Epsom
Delacroix and Ruling Court head the runners as a field of 19 is set to contest the Derby at Epsom on Saturday.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, June 4
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Newton Abbot, Nottingham, Warwick and Ripon.
Betting Ag Bullet to Beat the Boys in 2025 Jaipur Stakes
Saturday’s running of the $500,000 Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga Race Course awards a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. It’s a Grade 1 prize 5-year-old mare #9 Ag Bullet (7-2) has every chance to claim, even while facing male rivals.
