Ranking Tom Durkin

the_fat_man · #1 05-22-2008, 08:14 PM

Whatever floats your boat, ACE.

You fixate on Durkin, I check out the chick sites and love to ride (bike) behind babes with nice asses and calves over at the park. It's all good.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #2 05-22-2008, 08:16 PM

like durkin and hes earned it,but if he does choose to go.. becker

Scav · #3 05-22-2008, 08:17 PM

Is it me or is RollerDoc hitting every possible hot internet message board topic possible?

the_fat_man · #4 05-22-2008, 08:18 PM

Announcers of races will be a thing of the past once TRAKUS(like) systems are in place.

There's accurate and then there's LESS accurate.

RollerDoc · #5 05-22-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Announcers of races will be a thing of the past once TRAKUS(like) systems are in place.

There's accurate and then there's LESS accurate.

Is that really true? Wouldn't that be trespassing on tradition? Why would they do that. I understand accuracy but couldn't they still have a track announcer?

mclem10011 · #6 05-22-2008, 08:26 PM

Vic Stauffer to me has the most excited call these days! His passion for this game comes through in every call he makes! His big race calls are very exciting to here, and are always impressive to hear again, and again in my opinion.

herkhorse · #7 05-23-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Announcers of races will be a thing of the past once TRAKUS(like) systems are in place.

There's accurate and then there's LESS accurate.

The problem with TRAKUS is that I find myself watching those stupid little colored m&m's instead of the actual race.

DogsUp · #8 05-23-2008, 01:49 PM

Track Announcers are a waste and a bore. I liked when Keeneland went without an announcer. I think track announcers ruin the race.

mclem10011 · #9 05-23-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DogsUp

Track Announcers are a waste and a bore. I liked when Keeneland went without an announcer. I think track announcers ruin the race.

Hope your kidding? If not that is a ridiculous comment! Your entitled to you opinion, but I do not agree at all.

parsixfarms · #10 05-23-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mclem10011

Hope your kidding? If not that is a ridiculous comment! Your entitled to you opinion, but I do not agree at all.

If I had to listen to Mike Battaglia (voice like nails on a chalkboard) and Luke Kruytbosch (little anticipation) most of the year, I might come to the same conclusion.

Since I don't, I agree that a good race call adds a lot of value to a race.

kgar311 · #11 05-23-2008, 02:36 PM

I like Durkin everywhere except Saratoga. He calls the races like its everyones first time watching a horse race. I think its insulting that he thinks Saratoga is filled with a bunch of amature horse players. He always says "too close to call" constantly when the horse wins by a head. Annoying.

ArlJim78 · #12 05-23-2008, 02:37 PM

haha, imagine secretariats belmont without "moving like a tremendous machine". it adds to the history to have the race called, and called well i might add. there are some that detract rather than add any value.

mclem10011 · #13 05-23-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by parsixfarms

If I had to listen to Mike Battaglia (voice like nails on a chalkboard) and Luke Kruytbosch (little anticipation) most of the year, I might come to the same conclusion.

Since I don't, I agree that a good race call adds a lot of value to a race.

Luke is alright. Mike Battaglia is brutal, and just about as boring as you can get in my opinion.

DogsUp · #14 05-24-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DogsUp

Track Announcers are a waste and a bore. I liked when Keeneland went without an announcer. I think track announcers ruin the race.

What I posted has been bothering me all day. It sure does come across bad. I apologize if I offended anyone. I should have said this: a race caller does not add any value to a race for me. I rarely listen to the call when I am at the race track. When I am home, I do not listen to the call at all. The race call may add some excitement, but it doesnt really do anything for my horse. I do think an announcer is important for scratches, inquiries, etc etc. But during the race, I do not notice the call at all.

Bravado2112 · #15 05-24-2008, 02:04 AM

Durkin has had some absolutely classic calls in some of the great Breeders Cup races and really made them even more special with his calls. He does such a great job of capturing the drama of a rivalry within a race, or of a particularly momentus situation. For a true racing fan, some of his calls in these races just give you goosebumps. For some good strolls down memory lane involving some Durkin classics:

1989 Breeders Cup Classic - Absolutely Perfect. "Sunday Silence bracing for the ONCOMING POWER OF EASY GOER who's right at his neck...and the stage is set with 3 furlongs to run in the Breeders' Cup Classic..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKR3_shx7p4

1987 Breeders' Cup Classic - "Ferdinand has the lead. Alysheba, a final surge...and the 2 Derby winners HIT THE WIRE TOGETHER!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8G8AR7TaM

1988 Breeders Cup Distaff: "And the Derby winner is loose on the lead." "Winning Colors is there...Personal Ensign, a dramatic finish..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2vKTJ69z0I

KirisClown · #16 05-24-2008, 04:15 AM

Ive always enjoyed this call... shows Durkin does a great job even when it's not a big event...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsRc9O9dHg

pick4 · #17 05-22-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

like durkin and hes earned it,but if he does choose to go.. becker

I agree. Durkin is still the best. However I liked Kurt Beckers calls while Tom was away during Derby and Preakness weeks. Becker misjudged the distance between horses a few times but Belmont is a tricky track for a racecaller who is unfamiliar with the track. However he would be a fine choice as the next track announcer at NYRA tracks.

justindew · #18 05-22-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pick4

I agree. Durkin is still the best. However I liked Kurt Beckers calls while Tom was away during Derby and Preakness weeks. Becker misjudged the distance between horses a few times but Belmont is a tricky track for a racecaller who is unfamiliar with the track. However he would be a fine choice as the next track announcer at NYRA tracks.

Becker is the best.

turf fan · #19 05-22-2008, 08:45 PM

Durkin"s best call was the BC a few years back when Dick Mandella wins four on the day, " Man o' man, Mandella today!!"

pmacdaddy · #20 05-22-2008, 08:52 PM

"Bern-ar-dini...with something in reserve..." Think it was the Jim Dandy.

Edit:
Guess I made that up. Unless it was a different race. Two good performances and calls at Toga though...

Jim Dandy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2AdqHEOVns

Travers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtq652Uxlqc