Trainer and racing analyst Tom Amoss will be recognized by the Turf Publicists of America (TPA) with the 2020 Big Sport of Turfdom award, presented annually at the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program's annual awards luncheon during the Symposium on Racing & Gaming. With this year's symposium cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amoss will be jointly recognized next year with the 2021 winner.
The Big Sport of Turfdom award honors a person or team who enhances coverage of Thoroughbred racing through cooperation with media and racing publicists.
“Tom Amoss' passion for racing, and his generously sharing his knowledge with fans through his broadcast work, is the embodiment of the Big Sport of Turfdom award,” TPA President Amy Gregory said. “He understands the importance of educating fans and conveying why they should love this sport. We congratulate Tom on his racing success and on winning this year's award.”
Amoss, who has accrued more than 3,800 victories and over $107 million in career earnings since taking out his trainer's license in 1987, has been represented this year by GI Ballerina S. winner Serengeti Empress (Alternation), who also won the 2019 GI Kentucky Oaks, and GI Woody Stephens S. winner No Parole (Violence). He has also provided racing analysis for TVG, ESPN, NYRA TV, and FOX Sports.
Presented annually since 1966, the Big Sport of Turfdom award went to Mark Casse last year, with previous winners including such luminaries as John Asher, Bill Shoemaker, Eddie Arcaro, Jack Van Berg, Penny Chenery, Jim McKay, and Joe Hirsch. For a complete list of winners, visit turfpublicists.com/awards.html.
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