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Old 02-28-2016, 02:49 PM
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I'm flattered to have my name mentioned in conjunction with such a prestigious position but Santa Anita would NEVER entertain a Western New York harness caller being their "voice."
Why Peter? A harness caller can be just as good if not better. I believe Durkin called some harness at the Meadowlands and if anyone could call a race like Jack E. Lee they would win this job in a second.
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Old 02-28-2016, 03:41 PM
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Fitzgerald's done one HELL of a job this weekend and hope to see him the mainstay.
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:34 PM
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Why Peter? A harness caller can be just as good if not better. I believe Durkin called some harness at the Meadowlands and if anyone could call a race like Jack E. Lee they would win this job in a second.
I've been listening recently to a lot of Durkin's old harness racing calls, including Cambest's world-record time trial at the Illinois State Fair in 1993. He was a terrific crossover caller, certainly in the class of John Tapp and Bill Collins.
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:39 PM
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I've been listening recently to a lot of Durkin's old harness racing calls, including Cambest's world-record time trial at the Illinois State Fair in 1993. He was a terrific crossover caller, certainly in the class of John Tapp and Bill Collins.
I hope you have listened to some of Jack E. Lee's classic calls. To me he is he Durkin of harness racing calling. John Bothe was a tremendous talent too. Unfortunately, both Lee and Bothe had personal issues that hurt their careers.
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Old 02-28-2016, 06:23 PM
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David Fitzgerald has done a great job this weekend.
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Old 02-28-2016, 08:00 PM
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I hope you have listened to some of Jack E. Lee's classic calls. To me he is he Durkin of harness racing calling. John Bothe was a tremendous talent too. Unfortunately, both Lee and Bothe had personal issues that hurt their careers.
I first heard Lee on a visit to Roosevelt in 1975. A brilliant caller, fantastic voice. I had no idea he was the PA announcer at Shea Stadium for a while. Why was he fired from Roosevelt and how well did he adapt to the Long Island quarter horses?
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Old 02-28-2016, 08:41 PM
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I first heard Lee on a visit to Roosevelt in 1975. A brilliant caller, fantastic voice. I had no idea he was the PA announcer at Shea Stadium for a while. Why was he fired from Roosevelt and how well did he adapt to the Long Island quarter horses?
From what I understand he had a big problem with alcohol, there was never an issue about his talent. I believe it cost him the job at Freehold too. I didn't realize that he was the PA announcer at Shea Stadium either and I just saw something that he was the ring announcer at MSG for WWE.

Always loved when he called the horse in last as so and so "can see em all!" He was a great announcer no matter what he called.
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Old 02-28-2016, 11:12 PM
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since it's common knowledge that they are interviewing callers, If Mr. Berry were to apply for the position, would S.A. have to give him a chance to call a race or 2? They are giving others that chance.
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Old 02-28-2016, 11:45 PM
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since it's common knowledge that they are interviewing callers, If Mr. Berry were to apply for the position, would S.A. have to give him a chance to call a race or 2? They are giving others that chance.
There were several fine announcers who didn't make the cut to audition. I didn't like my chances against Wrona so I stayed out.
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From what I understand he had a big problem with alcohol, there was never an issue about his talent.
Sounds like another case of the man keeping him down.
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Sounds like another case of the man keeping him down.
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I really think the best choice for SA is Travis Stone. He is the best young race caller I've seen (heard) in over 50 years of my racing.
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Love Trav. Couple weeks of listening to old Jim Hannon tapes honed his game into the perfect mix of blood and guts needed for Santa Anita . he is ready for the big job on the left coast
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Jay Privman ‏@DRFPrivman 6m6 minutes ago
Racing! Santa Anita announces that @Michael_Wrona has been tabbed as the permanent replacement for Trevor Denman. Congratulations. (1/2)
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Old 03-24-2016, 12:26 PM
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Congrats to Michael Wrona. Very talented, i am sure he will do a wonderful job.
I do feel bad for Frank, i am sure he will handle this with the class he has displayed throughout his career.
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I still would prefer Vic but Wrona is ok
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Wrona's OK. I just can't get past the accent, especially after putting up with Denman all those years. I'm so friggin shallow.
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Old 03-24-2016, 03:55 PM
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At least it wasn't frank. Although I do hope he lands a job calling races. His handicapping on TVG is not good. Saw him hand out his "best bet" the other day that lost at 3/5.
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