- Travis Stone
Infobox sports announcer
name = Travis Stone
sport(s) = Thoroughbred horse racingTravis Stone (b. 1984) is a
public address announcer forthoroughbred horse racing . Originally fromSchroon Lake , he graduated from theState University of New York at Oneonta inOneonta, New York .He is the race caller for
Louisiana Downs inBossier City, Louisiana , home of theSuper Derby , one of the premiere races for 3-year-olds. [cite news | title = Stone joins Louisiana Downs as track announcer | work = | pages = | language = | publisher = thoroughbredtimes.com | date =2006-04-18 | url = http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2006/April/18/Stone-joins-Louisiana-Downs-as-track-announcer.aspx | accessdate = 2006-04-18]Stone, a two-time All-Star Announcer, grew into the game of horse racing at
Saratoga Race Course inSaratoga Springs, New York . He spent three years writing for The Saratoga Special and The Keeneland Special at their respective meets. He also graduated from the Missouri Auction School during that time.His job requires the rapid memorization of jockey silks worn by the riders when they enter the track for a race. After committing the colors to his memory, he attempts to call the race without having to take his eyes off the action, ensuring an accurate and dramatically appropriate representation and announcing of the race.
In addition to Louisiana Downs, Stone also called races as part of All-Star Announcer Day at
Monmouth Park andChurchill Downs . His first two live race calls occurred atSuffolk Downs . He has been featured in various trade publications, periodicals and television includingHRTV ,TVG ,The Post Star ,The Albany Times Union ,The Shreveport Times ,The Daily Racing Form ,The Thoroughbred Times and others.Famous Quotes
Travis stone is also a man from sycamore ohio, and a pile of shitReferences
External links
* [http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2006/April/18/Stone-joins-Louisiana-Downs-as-track-announcer.aspx Tuesday, April 18, 2006 "Thoroughbred Times" article on announcer position at Louisiana Downs.]
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