Bill Downes
@billdownes.bsky.social
Golden State Racing Pleasanton announcer and morning line odds maker. Packers, Chelsea, and Mariners fan. Graduate of Marquette University.
Snowy up here in PA.
January 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Snowy up here in PA.
Final weekend for me in 2024 out here at GSR Pleasanton. We race on Friday and Sunday. No Sat racing due to rain forecast. Sun feature race is Bay Meadows Juvenile. Race came up strong with a Baffert runner as ML fav. There will be a special make-up day on Wed Dec 18.
December 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Final weekend for me in 2024 out here at GSR Pleasanton. We race on Friday and Sunday. No Sat racing due to rain forecast. Sun feature race is Bay Meadows Juvenile. Race came up strong with a Baffert runner as ML fav. There will be a special make-up day on Wed Dec 18.
Love my job but stinks being multiple time zones from home. Good news is that my Packers play Thanksgiving night and I have some morning lines to make for the Sun card at Golden St Racing Pleasanton.
November 28, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Love my job but stinks being multiple time zones from home. Good news is that my Packers play Thanksgiving night and I have some morning lines to make for the Sun card at Golden St Racing Pleasanton.
Friday card at Golden State Racing Pleasanton was canceled due to the impending storm on the west coast.
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Friday card at Golden State Racing Pleasanton was canceled due to the impending storm on the west coast.
Dalton Knecht coming out party for the Lakers tonight! 37 pts and climbing. @itsmeginob.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Dalton Knecht coming out party for the Lakers tonight! 37 pts and climbing. @itsmeginob.bsky.social
Trainer Tim Yakteen had a nice little Saturday in California winning two stakes as a non-favorite in both races. Conditioned Practical Dream to win the Desi Arnaz at Del Mar and American Admiral to victory in the Mt. Diablo at Golden State Racing at Pleasanton.
November 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Trainer Tim Yakteen had a nice little Saturday in California winning two stakes as a non-favorite in both races. Conditioned Practical Dream to win the Desi Arnaz at Del Mar and American Admiral to victory in the Mt. Diablo at Golden State Racing at Pleasanton.
Greetings from Pleasanton, CA. My "opening" day announcing is tomorrow. 1st race scheduled for 12:45 pm
November 14, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Greetings from Pleasanton, CA. My "opening" day announcing is tomorrow. 1st race scheduled for 12:45 pm
on my way out to Bay Area for about a month to announce the horse races for Golden State Racing at Pleasanton. Way too early of a wake up call but so far so good.
November 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM
on my way out to Bay Area for about a month to announce the horse races for Golden State Racing at Pleasanton. Way too early of a wake up call but so far so good.
4th and 4 and Ryans elects to kick a 58 yd FG. Fairbairn is excellent from 50+ but 58 is no chip shot. He misses it and gives Lions ball great field position and their kicker subsequentially makes about a 52 yd FG 2 win game. Why not go for it? ....1/2
November 11, 2024 at 4:41 AM
4th and 4 and Ryans elects to kick a 58 yd FG. Fairbairn is excellent from 50+ but 58 is no chip shot. He misses it and gives Lions ball great field position and their kicker subsequentially makes about a 52 yd FG 2 win game. Why not go for it? ....1/2
The Steelers have a rough run out with their schedule but the Bears might not be a favorite in any of their final eight games.
November 11, 2024 at 3:08 AM
The Steelers have a rough run out with their schedule but the Bears might not be a favorite in any of their final eight games.
From earlier this year... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpds...
Race 7 Replay on April 27, 2024 at Golden Gate Fields
YouTube video by Golden Gate Fields
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November 10, 2024 at 4:18 AM
From earlier this year... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpds...
Head out to Bay Area next Wednesday for about a month as the Golden State Racing at Pleasanton track announcer.
November 10, 2024 at 4:03 AM
Head out to Bay Area next Wednesday for about a month as the Golden State Racing at Pleasanton track announcer.