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Old 12-09-2009, 02:39 PM
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Anyone know who is going to be hosting the simulcast show from GP this winter? I heard Roly Hoyt is out and figure Ron Niccoletti must be too. I heard Caton Bredar's name mentioned but have seen nothing confirming that. I wish they would bring Jan Rushton out of semi-retirement as I believe her brother's situation is improving.

I thought it was her Mother who was ill?
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Old 12-09-2009, 04:53 PM
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My understanding is that the problem was with Rushton's brother and she is his primary caregiver. Regardless, she should be back in the game.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:03 PM
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My understanding is that the problem was with Rushton's brother and she is his primary caregiver. Regardless, she should be back in the game.
She 'should' be back... Why? To reiterate information that was apparant to any reader of the PP's? Or to tell players that a trainer told her they liked their chances? Jan Rushton is a wonderful person who had a nice career around racing. And she is selfless doing what she is for her brother who has ALS. But she was a mannequin on broadcasts and even failed to truly deliver off her experience as a gallop rider. If that's what you want in your handicapping/paddock hosts, fine, but I think the players are demanding more.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:47 PM
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She 'should' be back... Why? To reiterate information that was apparant to any reader of the PP's? Or to tell players that a trainer told her they liked their chances? Jan Rushton is a wonderful person who had a nice career around racing. And she is selfless doing what she is for her brother who has ALS. But she was a mannequin on broadcasts and even failed to truly deliver off her experience as a gallop rider. If that's what you want in your handicapping/paddock hosts, fine, but I think the players are demanding more.
I'd rather have her commentary and some insight than talking heads just rattling off their useless picks. I'd rather just have the track announcer feed than the vast majority of simulcasts hosts out there. Actually, I must say that Jill Byrne and Mark Johnson do a nice job together.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:49 PM
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I'd rather have her commentary and some insight than talking heads just rattling off their useless picks. I'd rather just have the track announcer feed than the vast majority of simulcasts hosts out there. Actually, I must say that Jill Byrne and Mark Johnson do a nice job together.
Whos useless picks are you talking about? Andy is really good if not the best, dont get me wrong I dont really listen and handicap for myself, but he is still the goods.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:52 PM
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I'd rather have her commentary and some insight than talking heads just rattling off their useless picks. I'd rather just have the track announcer feed than the vast majority of simulcasts hosts out there. Actually, I must say that Jill Byrne and Mark Johnson do a nice job together.
What do Jill Byrne and Mark Johnson do that isn't rattle off picks?

I guess each person is looking for a different thing in these feeds but when I listen I'd like insight on that race by the person talking and that's EXACTLY what you get on the new NYRA feed.

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Old 12-09-2009, 07:06 PM
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NYRA is far and away the best, hands down. Nothing else is close.

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Old 12-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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NYRA is far and away the best, hands down. Nothing else is close.

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I agree, not only Andy... Jason and Eric have both improved IMO, they have stepped there game up in Andys presence.
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Old 12-09-2009, 07:34 PM
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I'd rather have her commentary and some insight than talking heads just rattling off their useless picks. I'd rather just have the track announcer feed than the vast majority of simulcasts hosts out there. Actually, I must say that Jill Byrne and Mark Johnson do a nice job together.
Oh good... My first reaction was right. The thread-start was indeed simply a smokescreen to insult Serling/Donovan/Blewitt.
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Jan Rushton?

I think this thread was started to insult the Beulah twins.
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Old 12-09-2009, 11:00 PM
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Jan Rushton?

I think this thread was started to insult the Beulah twins.
Say,whatever happened to the Beulah twins,I never see them anymore.
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Old 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM
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Jan Rushton?

I think this thread was started to insult the Beulah twins.

Ahem......My avatar USED to resemble that remark!
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:12 AM
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Oh good... My first reaction was right. The thread-start was indeed simply a smokescreen to insult Serling/Donovan/Blewitt.
Rushton was one of the best racing interviewers ever
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Old 12-10-2009, 09:37 AM
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The simulcast host concept is a wild frontier in many respects. There are a lot of things racetracks could be doing beyond two peeps sitting and talking about the race. Unfortunately, budgets and contracts with the video company are often limiting factors.

I agree with anyone who says the hosts have to provide insight... give me a potential pace scenario over reading the PPs all day long.
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:48 AM
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Oh good... My first reaction was right. The thread-start was indeed simply a smokescreen to insult Serling/Donovan/Blewitt.
The thread was started to see if anyone knows who will be doing the GP show. Evidently no one on the forum has anything to contribute in that regard. I guess we'll find out January 3rd.
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:59 AM
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Who is hosting the Daytime Emmy's?
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The thread was started to see if anyone knows who will be doing the GP show..
I doubt that, but I put a call in to get the answer just for you.
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:16 AM
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She 'should' be back... Why? To reiterate information that was apparant to any reader of the PP's? Or to tell players that a trainer told her they liked their chances? Jan Rushton is a wonderful person who had a nice career around racing. And she is selfless doing what she is for her brother who has ALS. But she was a mannequin on broadcasts and even failed to truly deliver off her experience as a gallop rider. If that's what you want in your handicapping/paddock hosts, fine, but I think the players are demanding more.
What would you want her to do? If Bailey and everybody else "can't deliver" off their experience what standard are you holding her to?
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