Churchill Downs announcer

[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

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

I thought Durkin called the Oaks

For the Bravo production. If you watch the replay on Blood-Horse or Twinspires you'll get the actual track announcer.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

For the Bravo production. If you watch the replay on Blood-Horse or Twinspires you'll get the actual track announcer.

And did a lovely job. Question, what does that mean for the Derby? Will I have to be subjected to anybody other than Mark for that one? I had to catch his version on Youtube. I don't remember hearing "Rachel Alexander" once.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

And did a lovely job. Question, what does that mean for the Derby? Will I have to be subjected to anybody other than Mark for that one? I had to catch his version on Youtube. I don't remember hearing "Rachel Alexander" once.

If NBC is showing the race, I believe that will be Durkin. Track feed will be Mark.

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

So the lower the odds the more hysterical the call? One would think longshots would get the hysterical call. I mean who gives a s.hit about an 8/5 shot winning but crackheads and grandmas? Granted Hollywood Park is full of crackheads...but grandmas? Ok maybe 10 crackhead grandmas on site.

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You obviously feel the need to justify it. Sensitive much?

I lost my sensitivity to blowhard, no life, pretenders many moons ago. What you say to or about me means less than nothing to me.

I look and respond to these posting boards because I think it's fun. That and I enjoy sharing some inside aspects of the game with real fans. Not pathetic haters.

You could not possibly be more insigificant to me.

Thinking anything else is flattering yourself to a laughable degree.

Thanks for listening.

Have a great night.

All the best.

VJS

Didn't Stronach fire you through e-mail? If so, that's f.uckin' hilarious. No wonder why you're wound up tighter than Dick's hatband.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Didn't Stronach fire you through e-mail? If so, that's f.uckin' hilarious. No wonder why you're wound up tighter than Dick's hatband.

Fair enough. Have a good night.

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I guess you told me. I made an observation and gave an opinion. Sorry you couldn't take it.

Fair enough. Have a good night.

[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.