Fred Capossela

Fred "Cappy" Capossela (1902–April 3, 1991) was an American thoroughbred race track announcer.

[1][2] He got his start in thoroughbred racing in 1926 as a writer for the New York Evening Post.

[1][3] In 1934, Capossela called his first race at Tropical Park, where he filled in for the regular announcer for two weeks.

[5] Capossela was known for his high-pitched nasal voice, his distinctive style in saying "It is now post time", and his accurate calls.

[3] After his retirement, he regularly attended weekend races at Hialeah and later at tracks in Southern California.