The masterful word play of track announcer Frank Mirahmadi
Former Commissioner files Notice of Claim against city, Commissioner of Public Safety
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Former Commissioner potentially sues Springs, Commissioner Coll
Former Commissioner of Public Works Jason Golub files a Notice of Claim against the city and current Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Coll. In it, he claims the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Coll acted against Moran "maliciously" when he was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor that was eventually dismissed. Click on "read full story" below to get the details.
Track announcer Frank Mirahmadi dishes on Alabama weekend
Which horse deserved a better call, the word plays he kept to himself — and why.
By: Abby Tegnelia
Saratoga track announcer Frank Mirahmadi’s brain is always on fire.
Mention a horse or race, and then try — just try — to keep up as he rattles off why he said what he said, why he didn’t say five other things, and who he’s thinking of as his brain ping pongs and pivots at lightning speed.
He’s doing all of this, of course, while his announcer voice comes out so cool and calm that I often use the word “deadpan” when describing his calls.
While in the announcer’s booth yesterday afternoon as part of Backstretch Employee Service Team’s “3rd Race Call” — what I consider the track’s No. 1 can’t-miss activity — Saratoga’s race caller of three years dished on Alabama weekend.
“Nitrogen deserved
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