Keeneland Track Announcer Kurt Becker at Santa Anita for Breeders' Cup 2009

Kurt Becker, the "Voice of Keeneland," is the only race-caller Keeneland has employed since first installing a public-address system in 1997.

I caught up with him at Santa Anita Wednesday morning for a quick interview. Becker is here for Breeders' Cup week as part of the Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) on-air team.

Kurt Becker, "The Voice of Keeneland"

HRRN is hosting the Breeders' Cup Countdown live from Clockers' Corner each morning during Breeders' Cup week, featuring interviews with race participants, turf writers, handicappers and other industry professionals. Free worldwide live streaming is being provided on the HRRN and Breeders' Cup websites.

Track Announcers Frank Mirahmadi and Frank Becker at Clockers' Corner

East meets West at Santa Anita in these days leading up to the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship. It is definitely an event that brings together racing people from all across the globe. And nowhere is it more apparent than at Clockers' Corner in the mornings, where trainers, riders, racing journalists and people from all segments of the racing industry are busy renewing old acquaintances and catching up on the news.

Race callers Frank Mirahmadi and Kurt Becker

Today I caught a photo of race caller Frank Mirahmadi (announcer for the California Fairs) and Keeneland track announcer, Kurt Becker. Both are taking part in live broadcasts from Clockers' Corner all week.