Jessica Paquette Archives • The Racing Biz

Catching up with… Jessica Paquette

We caught up with Parx Racing track announcer Jessica Paquette on the eve of her becoming the first woman to call a US Grade 1 race.

In the face of criticism, new Parx Racing announcer Jessica Paquette is working to improve her call – and tune out negative social media chatter.

Jessica Paquette, racing analyst at Colonial Downs in recent years, will take the role of track announcer at Parx Racing.

Off to the Races returns to the airwaves August 13 with a show featuring trainer Michelle Lovell and Charles Town announcer Paul Espinosa.

Off to the Races returns to the airwaves August 13 with a show featuring jockey Joe Rocco, Jr. and Colonial Downs analyst Jessica Paquette.

Off to the Races Radio returns to the air July 3 with a lively show and guests that include Dallas Stewart, John Mooney, and Jill Byrne.

Off to the Races Radio returns to the air June 26 with a lively show and guests that include Jessica Paquette and Wayne and Susie Chatfield Taylor.

Jessica Paquette, formerly on-air handicapper at Boston’s Suffolk Downs, will fill that role in 2021 at Colonial Downs.

This week’s Off to the Races radio will feature Cricket Goodall from the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Jessica Paquette of Suffolk Downs.