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Originally Posted by helicopter11
Collmus is as boring as they come. 37 years and thats all he could come up with? I have no clue why he gets the top gigs. Durkin was a master at his craft and he would have given a more memorable call.
Collmus reads the manual. Durkin tells the story
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This is just how things have become over here. Most callers just tell it how it is, they call what they see. The best of the best aren't callers, rather commentators that describe the action to tell a story. Unfortunately, other than Durkin very few North American callers learn how to announce this way. That's just my perspective, as I've heavily followed international racing and much prefer that style. The problem with saying he shouldn't get the top gigs is who here would be better? He used to be one of my favourite callers over here, although I've been critical of him recently, but his Belmont call still sent gave me chills.
Back to the topic, congrats to the champ. What a moment for the sport. Can't take anything away from AP and have to give him credit---I know I'm going to be absolutely berated for this---but the difference between him and others that have tried and failed is that he was able to work out three perfect trips. To be honest, with the way he struggled to the line in the Derby I'm not sure he would have even won that prior to the points system. Take nothing away, but that's the reality. However, at the end of the day he won all three and did humongous things for the sport on this continent.
I'll still bet against him next time though...