Tom Always had a glint in his Eye thinking of the next adventure.  Having been roommates in college, and in touch all these years, I will miss his rye smile and approach to life.  HE WAS ONE OF A KIND!

If there was a Hall of Fame for racing officials TC would be at the top of the list.
No one could ever have nothing but kind words for him. He was one of a kind and a true friend for many years.
Working alongside him in our entry booths, we shared many laughs and stories. I could write a book about all the wonderful times that we had and the many laughs we shared throughout a normal day.
For those that never worked in a racing office you could never understand the camaraderie that we all shared. TC was one of the best at hustling horses into a race and you could only look on in amazement at how he could talk a trainer into entering a horse.
His favorite line was 'you'll be 6-5 in there!'
TC you'll truly be missed my dear friend, but never forgotten!
Rest in peace...

I will never forget how I first heard of Thomas “TC” Christl. I went for an interview with Frank Gabriel at Arlington and when the interview was winding down, David Bailey asked Frank “What’s TC going to call her”. I went back to my sister’s apartment and said we needed to celebrate, as I “knew” I had the job even before Arlington called to let me know.
Once I met TC, my racing world began. TC was kind, considerate, fun, could argue with the best of them (Justin), lovable, outspoken, and loyal; he lived each day to the fullest.
I lived with TC while we were working at Garden State Park for two seasons (“let’s eat chocolate ice and dream in Technicolor”), and he absolutely loved when it snowed.  He would open the slider and watch the snow while enjoying the cold (“never mind about the heat, Angel”). Thanks for introducing me to peanut butter and banana sandwiches (good enough for the King of Rock and Roll). TC’s Philly friends would come over to visit with their dog and his laughter would fill that condo as they reminisced about the “good ol’ days”.
TC would make calls from his desk to my desk to say hello, to tell me he loved me or pass along a joke. TC was truly thankful for every day and would often call to say that he prayed for me that morning at church; he always asked about my family.
I miss you TC with all my heart, but you are now in a much better place with your family, friends and racing cohorts (I hope you and Lenny have made amends; I know you and Justin are thick as thieves again). Until we meet again, Much Love your Angel, Valerie (along with Momma Sonia & Elizabeth)
And Wacky Jacky “Yes…more than I will ever know”.

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Thomas Andrew Christl

May 19, 1942 – June 10, 2025

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