Todd Schrupp, fired by FanDuel TV, ending a 26-year run as one of the most recognizable voices in horse racing, has left fans and the racing community surprised and reflective on his long career.
On February 13, 2026, FanDuel TV confirmed that it had parted ways with Schrupp, thanking him for his contributions to the network and acknowledging his role in building its on-air identity, but providing no explanation for the decision.
Schrupp, who began with the channel when it was launched as TVG in 1999, became the face of the network, guiding viewers through major events such as the Kentucky Derby, the Breeders’ Cup, and the Eclipse Awards, as well as hosting post-position draws and charitable events.
Born in Edina, Minnesota, Schrupp spent much of his childhood moving due to his father Larry’s career in the U.S. Marines, but the time he spent at Camp Pendleton near San Diego left a lasting impression. In the summers of 1975 and 1976, he and his father frequently visited Del Mar Race Course, where he taught himself to read the Daily Racing Form, fostering a lifelong passion for horse racing.
After his father left the Marines and the family returned to Minnesota, Schrupp excelled in basketball but remained captivated by racing, a passion that grew with the opening of Canterbury Downs, now Canterbury Park, in Shakopee in 1985.
After high school, he began working at the track in customer relations and, while attending Buena Vista College in Iowa, transferred to the University of Minnesota to stay close to Canterbury.
There, he joined the track’s marketing department, which led to a full-time role as an in-house analyst and handicapper and eventually as a backup announcer to Tony Bentley.
In 1991, facing financial instability at Canterbury, Schrupp accepted a position at Calder Race Course in Miami as the in-house handicapper and backup announcer to Phil Salzman.
During his time at Calder, he earned an Eclipse Award Honorable Mention for a feature on Carla Wolfson, wife of trainer Marty Wolfson, who was severely injured by a horse named Mr. Angel.
Rather than focus on the accident, Schrupp’s story highlighted her recovery and enduring connection to the horse, reflecting the thoughtful storytelling that would define his television career.
In 1999, he spotted an advertisement in the Daily Racing Form seeking on-air talent for a new racing network called TVG, submitted tapes, auditioned, and became one of the first personalities hired.
Over 26 years, Schrupp anchored major broadcasts, hosted events, and connected with audiences in a way that made him a trusted voice of the sport.
Following his firing, he expressed gratitude to viewers and the racing community, acknowledging their support throughout his career and hinting at a new chapter ahead.
While the circumstances of his departure remain private, Todd Schrupp’s influence on horse racing television and the many fans who grew up watching him will continue to be felt for years to come.
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