Trevor Denman
- January 10, 2024
- Athlete
Quick Facts
Full Name | Trevor Denman |
Occupation | Athlete |
Date Of Birth | Sep 24, 1952(1952-09-24) |
Age | 72 |
Birthplace | Germiston |
Country | South Africa |
Birth City | Gauteng |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Trevor Denman Biography
Name | Trevor Denman |
Birthday | Sep 24 |
Birth Year | 1952 |
Place Of Birth | Germiston |
Home Town | Gauteng |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Trevor Denman is one of the most popular and richest Athlete who was born on September 24, 1952 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. Trevor Denman (born 24 September 1952) is a South African American sportscaster and public-address announcer, specializing on Thoroughbred races for horses.
In the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic in 2009, Denman made his most famous decision when unbeaten Zenyatta was able to come from behind to take the win. Denman declared, “Zenyatta has a lot, a lot of ground to make up …. If she wins this she will be a super horse.” Denman gave this statement while Zenyatta led. “Zenyatta’s come to the outside. Zenyatta coming, flying on the grandstand side… THIS, IS, UN-BELIEVABLE!”
Denman was the race announcer who was not named in the animated television series The Simpsons episode #239, that aired first in February 2000. The episode was titled Saddlesore Galactica. He was a frequent character in the HBO show Luck in his actual position in Santa Anita.
Trevor Denman Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Athlete |
House | Living in own house. |
Trevor Denman is one of the richest Athlete from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Trevor Denman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Denman was born in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. A part-time jockey as well as an exercise rider, he began his career as a race announcer in his home country of South Africa in 1971 at the age of 18 years old. He was announcing two races for Santa Anita Park in 1983 and was then hired to be the announcer for the race’s Oak Tree meet. He was appointed Santa Anita’s official announcer the following year. He also has called races for Del Mar Racetrack, Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park Racecourse and Hollywood Park Racetrack.
In the 1989 comedy film Let It Ride starring Richard Dreyfuss and Terri Garr, Denman is the track announcer who is featured in a variety of racing scenes which took place on Hialeah Park which is located in Hialeah, Florida. Trevor Denman was also the announcer in the film Racing Stripes during the race.
In December 2015, Denman announced that he would be retiring as Santa Anita’s race caller after 33 years. He plans to continue calling races at Del Mar, while spending the rest of the time either on his Minnesota farm or traveling.
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Who is Trevor Denman Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Trevor Ranked on the list of most popular Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Trevor Denman celebrates birthday on September 24 of every year.
What happened to Trevor Denman?
Denman, 68, suffered a painful herniated disc in his back earlier this week at his home in Minnesota when he slipped and tumbled down the stairs of his deck which were wet from early morning dew.
Is Trevor Denman retired?
After missing last year’s racing due to the pandemic, Trevor Denman is returning to Del Mar. The voice of the seaside track from 1984 through 2019, Denman and his wife, Robin, opted not to travel west last year from their farm in Minnesota.
Does Trevor Denman still call races?
In December 2015, Denman announced that he would be retiring as Santa Anita’s race caller after 33 years.
How much do horse race announcers make?
The salaries of Race Announcers in the US range from $18,000 to $86,780 , with a median salary of $30,960 . The middle 67% of Race Announcers makes between $30,960 and $48,910, with the top 67% making $86,780.
Who is the race caller at Del Mar?
Veteran announcer Larry Collmus , who stepped up to pinch-hit for Del Mar’s longtime caller Trevor Denman during the height of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, has been called to the plate once more.