Another great Durkin call!

Originally Posted by repent

Denman is an excellent choice for the event.

he is probably a close 2nd behind Vic Stauffer for me as far as race callers go.

VS to me is ridiculous as a race caller. HIs over the top calls, telling who has to do what, and what they are going to do has made me cringe and hit the mute button on a regular basis. When there is a full field, he struggles greatly and trips over his tongue. IMHO, he would be a much better commentator on TVG etc. where he can opinionate all he wants; I don't care for it in a race caller though.

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Originally Posted by point given

VS to me is ridiculous as a race caller. HIs over the top calls, telling who has to do what, and what they are going to do has made me cringe and hit the mute button on a regular basis. When there is a full field, he struggles greatly and trips over his tongue. IMHO, he would be a much better commentator on TVG etc. where he can opinionate all he wants; I don't care for it in a race caller though.

well,
now that you mention it,
I think he offers the very best commentary of anyone employed by TVG, and that includes stevens.

but I totally disagree on your analysis of him as a racecaller.
I dont see any overanalysis from him during the calling of a race, but thats just me.

the racecaller is not a huge deal to me and really does not effect my race watching experience, but Id rather listen to Vic than anyone else.
If I cash a ticket, then merasmag can call the race for all I care.

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Originally Posted by repent

well,
now that you mention it,
I think he offers the very best commentary of anyone employed by TVG, and that includes stevens.

but I totally disagree on your analysis of him as a racecaller.
I dont see any overanalysis from him during the calling of a race, but thats just me.

the racecaller is not a huge deal to me

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I agree, a race caller has never been a big deal to me either. It is only when they are overshadowing the race,, sometimes trying to be too witty or telling the viewers what a horse has to do or will do before he does it. Also, Stauffer has a reputation for giving overactive calls when it MIGHT be a horse he has wagered on. I strongly dislike his race calls and turn off the sound when I can. Unforfunately on track, I don't have a choice.