Fred Capossela

Fred "Cappy" Capossela (1902 – April 3, 1991) was an American thoroughbred race track announcer.

Early life and career Capossela was born in Brooklyn in 1902.

Announcing In 1940, Capossela became assistant track announcer for New York's four thoroughbred race tracks, Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, and Jamaica Race Course. He also called televised races on WNEW-TV's Schaefer Circle of Sports.

Capossela was known for his high-pitched nasal voice, his distinctive style in saying "It is now post time", and his accurate calls.

Late life and death Capossela retired in 1971. After his retirement, he regularly attended weekend races at Hialeah and later at tracks in Southern California. Capossela died on April 3, 1991, at his home in Upland, California, following a stroke.

In 1993, the Swift Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack was renamed the Fred "Cappy" Capossela Stakes in his honor.