John Stephen Asher

I had the privilege of working with John when he did play-by-play for the state basketball tournaments on the Kentucky News Network. What a great talent! John could have done play-by-play for a game of checkers and had you on the edge of your seat! He will be missed forever.

Hi John, Another year has passed and your golden voice is still missed at Churchill Downs and life and horseracing will never be the same without you. Your friends, fans and family will always remember you ....give Man O War, secretariat and Barbaro hugs for me! Love and peace to you....Pam Capozziello

I REMEMBER JOHN CALLING THE RACES AT KENTUCKY DOWNS MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL

Still missing you John, cannot believe 4 years have gone by since you left us. The Derby is not the same without your wonderful voice and presence there. I am hoping you are hanging out with the greats up there,,,RIP,,,, Pam Capozziello

Thinking of John today and wishing he was still here,,,a huge hole is missing in world of horseracing,,, RIP sweet man...

It has been 2 years since John has been gone and still can hear his voice clear as day whenever it comes derby time,,, the Derby will never be quite the same without him and I bet he is watching each and every one of them from above and applauding the winners as they cross the finish line! This year will be one for the books as we celebrate it during a pandemic,,, praying for safe and healthy derby day 2020!! RIP John... Love Pam Capozziello

Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear of John Asher's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with his family. He spent countless hours for so many causes in our community! I remember him coming to events at Frazier with me and walking on a treadmill to help with our cause Victory over Paralysis, and I'll always treasure those memories. He was the face, heart, melodic voice, endless racing knowledge font, and magical soul of Churchill Downs. John will be missed so dearly by so many, and he'll always be remembered...