Thomas M. Amoss
| Tom Amoss | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | |
| Honours | |
| Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame (1999) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Backtalk, Heritage Of Gold | |
Thomas M. "Tom" Amoss (born November 17, 1961, in
race horses.[1]
A graduate of
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Tom Amoss had worked with horses while in high school and after completing his education went to work for trainers Frank Brothers, Larry Robideaux and John Parisella
. In 1987 he got his trainer's license and set out on his own. He has won nine leading trainer titles. He won his 4,000th race in 2022 at Saratoga.
Amoss has also served as racing analyst for
TVG and ESPN
sports television.
In 1998, Tom Amoss was inducted into the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame.
In 2019, he won the Kentucky Oaks with Serengeti Empress.[2]
Amoss was awarded in December 2020 with the Big Sport of Turfdom Award, which recognizes individuals or groups who enhance coverage of thoroughbred racing through cooperation with the media and racing publicists. [3]
References
- ^ Fortus, Bob (2010-04-29). "Kentucky Derby notes: Trainer Tom Amoss' Backtalk 'fit and ready'". nola.com. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ^ "Serengeti Empress Reigns in Kentucky Oaks". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ Gregory, Amy (5 December 2020). "TOM AMOSS WINS BIG SPORT OF TURFDOM AWARD" (Press release). Turf Publicists of America. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
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