Trevor Denman

Trevor Denman (born September 24, 1952) is a South African American sportscaster and public-address announcer specializing in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa, Denman began his career as a race caller in his native country at the age of 18. He called races at various tracks including Santa Anita Park, Del Mar Racetrack, Pimlico Race Course, and Hollywood Park Racetrack. Denman was Santa Anita's permanent announcer for 33 years until his retirement in 2015. He is best known for his iconic phrase 'And away they go...' as the horses emerge from the starting gate. Denman continues to call races at Del Mar while enjoying his time on his Minnesota farm and traveling.