Churchill Downs announcer

Trevor is absolutely horrendous. It's bush league to not call the fractions during the race.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Trevor is absolutely horrendous. It's bush league to not call the fractions during the race.

Never understood the reason callers NEED to call the fractions. I am either watching it on TV or at the track and in both the times are displayed for me. Unless the call-out is for jockeys info.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Never understood the reason callers NEED to call the fractions. I am either watching it on TV or at the track and in both the times are displayed for me. Unless the call-out is for jockeys info.

Steve interviewed Mark and I've not gotten a look at him physically I don't think but his voice just sounded lovely. He discussed the fraction calling and how it's more of an American thing. There's just a type of voice where you go 'look you need to be doing this for a living' and I think he's got it.

For the Derby, my biggest requirements besides the standard 'not confusing the horses with other horses' is a good hearty 'and they're off' or something and then a thundering 'and down the stretch they come.' In fact if he can just get the 2nd one, I'm good. I'll take "and away they go" at the beginning too because that's grown on me.

[PeteMugg]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Steve interviewed Mark and I've not gotten a look at him physically I don't think but his voice just sounded lovely. He discussed the fraction calling and how it's more of an American thing. There's just a type of voice where you go 'look you need to be doing this for a living' and I think he's got it.

For the Derby, my biggest requirements besides the standard 'not confusing the horses with other horses' is a good hearty 'and they're off' or something and then a thundering 'and down the stretch they come.' In fact if he can just get the 2nd one, I'm good. I'll take "and away they go" at the beginning too because that's grown on me.

He should try that "Boogity, boogity, boogity ... let's go racing" thing.

Actually, I think MJ is pretty darn good. Tough shoes to fill, but I like this guy's style and voice.

[Riot]

I like the guy alot. I like the increased discussion before the race, the commentary, and I like the race calls. Good choice for the next 20 years by Churchill.

[RolloTomasi]

In the Oaks, didn't this Churchill guy say something about Stone Legacy unleashing a "massive run" in 2nd?

What did he think of Twice A Prince in the '73 Belmont?

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

In the Oaks, didn't this Churchill guy say something about Stone Legacy unleashing a "massive run" in 2nd?

What did he think of Twice A Prince in the '73 Belmont?

I thought Durkin called the Oaks

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Lately Vic sounds like he is going to explode anytime a horse ridden by Rosario strikes the front. That's getting a little old.

That's total horseshit. Listen to the calls and you'll hear just the opposite! Unbelieveable !

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Race 4 today

That was an 8/5 favorite getting up in the final strides. I would have made the exact call regardless of the rider.

I don't have to justify dick to you. You're entitled to your opinion as I am mine.

Thanks for listening.

VJS

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Lately Vic sounds like he is going to explode anytime a horse ridden by Rosario strikes the front. That's getting a little old.

LOL

I you.

[kgar311]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Never understood the reason callers NEED to call the fractions. I am either watching it on TV or at the track and in both the times are displayed for me. Unless the call-out is for jockeys info.

Some people dont have the luxury to actually watch the races all the time and sometime can only listen via other ways like the phone. Its nice to know if my horse is dead last down the back side that he actually has a shot with the fractions up front