For older SoCal racing fans

[Indian Charlie]

This guy was undoubtedly the worst race caller in history, but all of us from the 80's-ish era have to remember listening to his radio show to get their fix when not at the track.

I learned not to tear up my ticket if he didn't call your horse the winner.

http://www.drf.com/news/radio-broadc...bill-garr-dies

[alysheba4]

remember listening to his calls......it was, wild again leads gate dancer, wild again, gate dancer.....slew o gold wins by a length.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

remember listening to his calls......it was, wild again leads gate dancer, wild again, gate dancer.....slew o gold wins by a length.

Damn straight. Nailed that one right on the head.

[outofthebox]

Growing up in LA in the 70's, Garr was a regular on my radio for the double and the feature race from Santa Anita. Always enjoyed the guest for the weekend features. " Under hand boot and whip"..

[alysheba4]

yeah, I loved him.

[King Glorious]

Yeah I remember those days. Once I learned what a good race caller was supposed to be like, I couldn't help but laugh at Garr. But I never missed his updates.