*MEDIA ADVISORY*
SUFFOLK DOWNS 75TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA DAY
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 3:00 PM
EVENT TO INCLUDE:
HALL OF FAME JOCKEYS CHRIS McCARRON AND ANGEL CORDERO;
ORIGINAL GRANDSTAND SEATS AND BARBERSHOP CHAIR
Thursday, July 8, 2010 (East Boston, MA) - In anticipation of its official 75th anniversary on Saturday, July 10, Suffolk Downs today will kick off its celebration with Hall of Fame jockeys Chris McCarron and Angel Cordero sharing their memories of competing at the historic Thoroughbred racetrack. McCarron, a Dorchester native who began his racing career working on the backstretch at Suffolk Downs, will discuss his famous victory aboard hometown favorite Waquoit in the 1987 Massachusetts Handicap in which he defeated Cordero and Broad Brush. Track announcer Jim Hannon, who immortalized the thrilling finish of the race with his memorable call, will join the legendary jockeys as they recall their famous duel. Photos and memorabilia from throughout the track’s history, including an original barbershop chair, a row of authentic 1935 Grandstand seats and a large exterior clock, will be on display on the first floor of the Clubhouse.
WHO: Chris McCarron, Hall of Fame jockey from Dorchester, MA
Angel Cordero, Hall of Fame jockey
Jim Hannon, Former track announcer at Suffolk Downs
Buddy Marino, Revere resident, was present on track’s Opening Day, July 10, 1935
WHAT: Suffolk Downs’ 75th Anniversary Celebration Media Day. Personalities from the track’s historic past, including Revere resident Buddy Marino who was present at the track’s Opening Day in 1935, will share their memories. The track will officially celebrate its anniversary on Saturday, July 10, with appearances by Hall of Fame jockeys Chris McCarron and Jerry Bailey and local favorites Abby Fuller and Carl Gambardella, throwback promotions, a tee shirt giveaway and two $75,000 stakes races.
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Suffolk Downs Clubhouse, Route 1A North, East Boston, MA
PHOTO
OPP: Hall of Fame jockeys Chris McCarron and Angel Cordero.
OTHER
VISUALS: Original barbershop chair, row of authentic 1935 Grandstand seats, large exterior clock.
B-roll footage of the 1987 MassCap, Seabiscuit, and beauty shots of the racetrack on DVD.
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MEDIA CONTACT (ON SITE):
Christian Teja (857) 231-6788
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