Today's list of horrible race calls

ceejay · #1 02-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Sa4
Op2

cowgirlintexas · #2 02-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Risen Star.. Fair Grounds.. Good Lord! That was aweful!

Scav · #3 02-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Are you out of your flipping mind?

That was an awesome race call

cowgirlintexas · #4 02-09-2008, 04:36 PM

Call me crazy then.. Personally did'nt like it.

Scav · #5 02-09-2008, 04:36 PM

If you didn't like that race call then Battalgia has to be your favorite race caller.

cowgirlintexas · #6 02-09-2008, 04:40 PM

Just think it could have been called better. Pyro was making a huge move and not a word was mentioned until he won.

#7 02-09-2008, 04:37 PM

He did drop the ball on Pyro. It was painfully obvious the horse was last far before the start of the stretch run.

FGFan · #8 02-11-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scav

Are you out of your flipping mind?

That was an awesome race call

Agreed!

I was there on the apron near the rail and for those that actually go to the track, you know it is always hard to see what is happening, espcially if your short. Sometimes I can't even see the tote screen if tall people get in front of me.
We do get boxes but I just prefer to be in the paddock and on the rail.

We knew the whole race what was going on because of John Dooley.
When he called Pyro last the crowd was so quiet, then when he called him coming thru midway on that long stretch the crowd just ROARED, it was really exciting.
Now that I've watched it on the DVR it is even better than when I was there. I just don't see what there is to criticize.

I just love his Dooley-isms, he is a fun and accurate caller, I also hope he stays here at The Fair Grounds for a very long time.

NoLuvForPletch · #9 02-11-2008, 02:25 PM

Tampa Bay 2/9 Race #1

Here is the link:

http://www.tampabaydowns.com/DailyReplays.aspx

"Caricaturist is shortening stride, but he's STILL clear (like there was no way he could be caught..." well, you know the rest...

miraja2 · #10 02-11-2008, 05:33 PM

I thought Dooley's call was - as usual - very good.
I think he is the best caller in the country, and I think he demonstrated that again on Saturday.

ddthetide · #11 02-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

Risen Star.. Fair Grounds.. Good Lord! That was aweful!

i thought it was a good call.

cowgirlintexas · #12 02-09-2008, 08:43 PM

Guess I will have to watch the race again on replay. I was in a hurry when I watched it the first time, so perhaps it gets better the next time around.

Oaklawnfan · #13 02-09-2008, 10:51 PM

The race was no big deal so it kind of got lost in the shuffle with the other Stakes races, but my man Terry Wallace absolutely blew the Second at Oaklawn. It was almost like he was some place else.

Like so many Oaklawn fans, we don't like to be critical of Terry, but Gee Wiz, he made the guys at HRTV run into the ditch. The powers that be at Oaklawn, can't be happy.

Port Conway Lane · #14 02-09-2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceejay

Sa4
Op2

Trevor completely blew this one. He not only called Stop The Humor "No More Humor" three times but turning for home he said he was in the center when he was on the rail and emphasized some other horse as Stop The Humor drew off by five lengths. The Risen Star call seemed ok and was applauded by the hrtv crew.

basement bob · #15 02-10-2008, 10:41 AM

i thought it was a good call. it's amazing how the quality of race calling is so much better in canada. if you ever get a chance, listen to the guy at assinaboia downs in winnipeg, he's very good, i believe his name is darren dunn.