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Aly-Sheba 02-13-2014 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by randallscott35 (Post 965269)
Unfortunately like everything else, this becomes an east coast west coast thing...Denman couldn't sniff Durkin's jock....thus Zenyatta. A useful mare. Denman, a useful caller.
I agree that it's just like music, where you could argue who the best band is? Its just a matter of who sounds good to your ear. However you do lose some credibility saying she was just a useful mare. The race she ran against Blame was one of the most exciting races I have seen in awhile at that point of time.

Conrad 02-13-2014 10:23 PM
Deputy !

helicopter11 02-13-2014 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by randallscott35 (Post 965267)
Zenyatta!
"Into the final furlong, ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ They’re one, two. Of course they are,”

“To the outside, ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know. ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ ‘My Wife Knows Everything’ more than ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know!”

Just reading this transcript alone, I couldnt tell who won the race.
This is Collmus career highlight. An obscure claiming race at Monmouth on a weekday. Yawn

Collmus sounds like he is on auto-pilot when he calls the races. There is no feel or emotion that Denman, Vic, Durkin, and Mark Johnson do when they call the races. Even Denman's Zenyatta! race you can sense the dissapointment and/or excitement from him.

If you want auto-pilot announcers....stick with Mike Battaglia

randallscott35 02-14-2014 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Aly-Sheba (Post 965274)
I agree that it's just like music, where you could argue who the best band is? Its just a matter of who sounds good to your ear. However you do lose some credibility saying she was just a useful mare. The race she ran against Blame was one of the most exciting races I have seen in awhile at that point of time.
I wish she was still racing so I could continue to under appreciate her.

randallscott35 02-14-2014 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by helicopter11 (Post 965280)
"Into the final furlong, ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ They’re one, two. Of course they are,”

“To the outside, ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know. ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ ‘My Wife Knows Everything’ more than ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know!”

Just reading this transcript alone, I couldnt tell who won the race.
This is Collmus career highlight. An obscure claiming race at Monmouth on a weekday. Yawn

Collmus sounds like he is on auto-pilot when he calls the races. There is no feel or emotion that Denman, Vic, Durkin, and Mark Johnson do when they call the races. Even Denman's Zenyatta! race you can sense the dissapointment and/or excitement from him.

If you want auto-pilot announcers....stick with Mike Battaglia
"Gaining ground"....I don't bet Turfway so I don't have to listen to Mike.

Cannon Shell 02-14-2014 06:06 AM
Grunder

Gate Dancer 02-14-2014 07:31 AM
John G. Dooley !!

jms62 02-14-2014 08:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by helicopter11 (Post 965280)
"Into the final furlong, ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ They’re one, two. Of course they are,”

“To the outside, ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know. ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ ‘My Wife Knows Everything’ more than ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know!”

Just reading this transcript alone, I couldnt tell who won the race.
This is Collmus career highlight. An obscure claiming race at Monmouth on a weekday. Yawn

Collmus sounds like he is on auto-pilot when he calls the races. There is no feel or emotion that Denman, Vic, Durkin, and Mark Johnson do when they call the races. Even Denman's Zenyatta! race you can sense the dissapointment and/or excitement from him.

If you want auto-pilot announcers....stick with Mike Battaglia
You wouldn't call being the voice of the Triple crown following a legend a career highlight ?

Rudeboyelvis 02-14-2014 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 965286)
Grunder
:mad::mad:

hoovesupsideyourhead 02-14-2014 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ateamstupid (Post 965262)
ATEAM RACE CALLER POWER RANKINGS
1. Durkin
2. Dooley
3. Denman
4. Collmus
5. Vic
dooley..argggggg!!:eek:

MaTH716 02-14-2014 10:15 AM
I'm going to miss Collmus from Monmouth. It's a great move for him and Churchill.

For the record, I love Dooley too. Eventually the day will come when Durkin hangs it up, I would love to see Dooley become the voice of NYRA.

ateamstupid 02-14-2014 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead (Post 965304)
dooley..argggggg!!:eek:
Massively underrated.

Quote:
Originally Posted by MaTH716
For the record, I love Dooley too. Eventually the day will come when Durkin hangs it up, I would love to see Dooley become the voice of NYRA.
:tro:

hoovesupsideyourhead 02-14-2014 11:39 AM
'giving reminders'..becker is 3x as good imo

helicopter11 02-14-2014 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jms62 (Post 965297)
You wouldn't call being the voice of the Triple crown following a legend a career highlight ?
None of his race TC calls were memorable than his Wifey race call.

Scav 02-14-2014 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ateamstupid (Post 965311)
Massively underrated.



:tro:
Hearing Dooley everyday is a good thing. That said, he is as correct as any out there. He gets a little overboard sometimes with the descriptions but all in all, he is absolutely my number 1.

To each his own, I guess I am in the minority when it comes to Mark Johnson because I thought he was very good. I really enjoyed his calls.

Payson Dave 02-14-2014 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Scav (Post 965436)
.... I guess I am in the minority when it comes to Mark Johnson because I thought he was very good. I really enjoyed his calls.
I'm another one who is in the minority also...thought Mark Johnson did a great job

pmayjr 02-15-2014 01:15 AM
I'm one, that like with commentating/announcingin any sport, I want a guy that shows a little emotion and difference of tone in his calling.

I don't necessarily want Gus Johnson overkill, but Kevin Harlan is so awesome whennhe gets amped up.

Same for calling horse races.

I love Durkin because of his ability to bring some emotion and tone into his calls. Its also why I think Denman is overrated. He's not bad, but I like Durkin better for the reasons stated. Collmus is pretty good and wish him well.

Blasphemy to most people, but I love Paul Allen's race calls at CBY. A lot of people can't stand him, I love his calls.

I'm with a lot of people that I hope Vic gets the Monmouth gig if he wants it.

Who calls the summer weekend races at Gulfstream?

my miss storm cat 02-15-2014 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NTamm1215 (Post 965191)
He also was on the mic incessantly. There's no need for an announcer to get on the mic with 3-4 minutes to post and commentate as the field goes to the gate. I know that's quite a bit more popular with international racing, but those few moments here have always been quiet and I like it that way.
Interesting. :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by randallscott35 (Post 965269)
Unfortunately like everything else, this becomes an east coast west coast thing
Don't be an idiot.

Quote:
Originally Posted by helicopter11 (Post 965280)
"Into the final furlong, ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ They’re one, two. Of course they are,”

“To the outside, ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know. ‘My Wife Knows Everything.’ ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ ‘My Wife Knows Everything’ more than ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know!”

Just reading this transcript alone, I couldnt tell who won the race.
This is Collmus career highlight. An obscure claiming race at Monmouth on a weekday. Yawn

Collmus sounds like he is on auto-pilot when he calls the races. There is no feel or emotion that Denman, Vic, Durkin, and Mark Johnson do when they call the races. Even Denman's Zenyatta! race you can sense the dissapointment and/or excitement from him.

If you want auto-pilot announcers....stick with Mike Battaglia
Loved this post. I am not in the Durkin-as-God camp at ALL but that aside, I agree.


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