Who is the worst track announcer in the U.S.?

Question

You win for the right selection but add a second selection, as the tie-breaker will be whoever gets the second worst too.

Answer 1

Mike Battaglia from Turfway Park! I have to mute my TVG when they are running...LOL! If it's a sprint, all the horses have crossed the finish line before he can get the entire running order out.

The guy who calls Northfield park (harness racing) isn't much better.

Answer 2

To me, the worst track announcers in the U.S. are the ones who calls the races at Hawthorne & Tampa Bay Downs. John Battaglia (Turfway Park) is alright with me since he is an old man; and if Luke Kryutbosch who calls most of the races at Turf Paradise wasn't a good track announcer, he probably wouldn't be calling the races at Churchill Downs, so he's good enough.

I don't see why some would think the Northfield Park announcer is dull, because he can crack up a few jokes from time to time, especially during a race. "Use the Schwartz!" is one great example, referring to harness racing driver Willie Schwartz. The same goes for Mountaineer PA announcer Kenny Berry since he's originally from Australia, and their style of racecalling is different from what most fans in the U.S. are used to.

Personal bests: Trevor Denman, Tom Durkin, Robert Geller, Ed Burgart (a great handicapper too), and Curt Becker

Answer 3

I think the guy who calls races from turf paradise, and mountaneer...the best would have to be trevor denman and ed burgart

Answer 4

mush mouth walton or bryant gumbal