Winning Ponies

Dave Johnson is a legendary announcer and sportscaster, best known for his work in horse racing with ABC and NBC Sports and at various race tracks in NY and NJ. His signature line And down the stretch they come! is instantly recognizable throughout the sport, . He currently co-hosts a daily racing show on Siruis Radio with Bill Finley. Dave has seen racing ebb and flow through his decades in the racing industry. He will give us his insights on what the future may hold. As a 3-year-old kid, Pete Aiello remembers donning jockey silks his grandmother bought him from the Hialeah Park gift shop and running around the Citation statue in the paddock. His love for horse racing started that day in 1988 and continues now, 31 years later. Aiello landed the full-time race caller role. Pete has been there since calling races like the rich Pegasus and he will call this Saturday's card featuring the G1 $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby and G2 $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks.