Kentucky Downs
Michael Wrona to call Kentucky Downs in 2019
Benoit & Associates Michael Wrona becomes only the fifth primary announcer in Santa Anita history.
Kentucky Downs officials announced this week that Michael Wrona will be the race-caller for the 2019 meet, replacing John Lies, who had called since 2008.
Wrona, 52, has become one of the preeminent callers in American racing as the announcer at Santa Anita and Golden Gate. “We are very excited to have somebody with Michael Wrona’s level of expertise and stature coming to work our meet as we continue to find ways to enhance the Kentucky Downs experience,” said Ted Nicholson, general manager of the turf-only track in south-central Kentucky.
The five-day meet will run Aug. 31 to Sept. 12. Per-day purses at Kentucky Downs averaged more than $2 million at the 2018 meet.
