Travis Stone - The Voice of Churchill Downs talks race calling and Kentucky Derby 150

Travis Stone, the Voice of Churchill Downs, is preparing to call Kentucky Derby 150, his tenth as track announcer.   He started with a bang calling American Pharoah's victory to start his triple crown campaign, and he's seen a little bit of everything since.  Travis grew up a short drive from another famous track near Saratoga, NY.   A career sparked by a childhood dream, his journey to the announcer's booth started when he raced marbles and matchbox cars on homemade race tracks sketched on his parents’ floors.  Whether he’s painting the picture of a thrilling stretch drive or capturing the sheer excitement of the Derby, Travis brings a perspective to horse racing that’s rooted in passion, honed by years of practice, and delivered with a voice that makes every listener feel like they’re standing alongside him from the best seat in the house. We talk about some of his strategies and preparation and the uniqueness of not just the Kentucky Derby race, but the entire build up.  And of course we talk about Kentucky Derby 150!

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