Blatantly biased? You bet.

Originally Posted by randallscott35

The Michael Kay of calling races with Vic close behind....How bout do your job.

Funny you say that. Had I called the race I was preparing to say........"Zenny wins. Thaaaaaa Zenny's win. How bout GET A JOB?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Funny you say that. Had I called the race I was preparing to say........"Zenny wins. Thaaaaaa Zenny's win. How bout GET A JOB?

Excellent comeback.

[CSC]

Announcers are all biased, you could hear Durkin's voice rise in excitement when Birdstone ran by Smarty Jones in the Belmont.

[tector]

Hmmm...was that because it was exciting or what? You don't think Durkin would have wanted to call a frigging TC? Really?

What is it around here recently?

[slotdirt]

Seriously? Durkin was rooting for Birdstone? F'ing retarded. Only race I have ever been to where 120k people could clearly hear the racecall for the last 100 yards of the race. It was that quiet.

[NTamm1215]

That's hilarious. Durkin actually walked out and put a piece of tape at the 31 length margin on the rail. That's how confident he was in Smarty Jones but he was cheering for Birdstone.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by tector

Hmmm...was that because it was exciting or what? You don't think Durkin would have wanted to call a frigging TC? Really?

What is it around here recently?

Read it again with sarcasm.

[Princess Doreen]

Race callers have favorites. Was there ever a more emotional call than Durkin's in the 2009 Woodward. Thought the man was going to have a freakin' heart attack - as well as a lot of racing fans. I couldn't hear normally for about a week after.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO_Fhc8Fpw

[tector]

Don't be ambiguous--no one is ever going to give the likes of you the benefit of the doubt. That's your legacy.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by tector

Don't be ambiguous--no one is ever going to give the likes of you the benefit of the doubt. That's your legacy.

To whom were you referring? Me?

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by CSC

Announcers are all biased, you could hear Durkin's voice rise in excitement when Birdstone ran by Smarty Jones in the Belmont.

I thought it was hysterical when people said a grandstand never cheered harder for a horse in memory...completely forgetting the Smarty Jones fervor of just six years ago...ugh.

[analyizethis]

Given the time (fall 2001), the place (New York) and the circumstances that years Classic is the best ever. "Tiznow for America"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adFhb...eature=related

[Charismatic1]

It's been awhile since I've posted with you guys (although I have followed several threads recently), but I must support my fellow Durkin Dorks. Sure, on a daily basis he's getting increasingly inconsistent, but he is still the best at capturing all the elements of a big race in his calls. If I'm watching a race that has significance for that day, that year, and even years to come, Durkin is unmatched. Sure, not all of them are Legen - wait for it - Dary, but so many are. (That's for any of you HIMYM fans)

I hear many say how they can close their eyes with Trevor's calls. For me, that is fine if I'm listening to the race on the radio or online. However, I always watch the Breeders' Cup and Durkin fits better with the visuals. I figured I would grow to appreciate and like Denman's calls as well, but I have not. I can only think of one BC call from Trevor that really grabbed my attention - the 2007 Classic: "...In the race of the year, for Horse of the Year...". I think it may be one of the factors my joy of the event has diminished the past few years....and I am well aware of how ridiculous and idiotic that is!

When I think of Breeders' Cup history, I consider Durkin a part of those moments. Considering the historic horses and races Denman has had the honor of calling the past 5 Cups, I just can't connect him to any of those moments.

[Charismatic1]

Great, now I'm on a YouTube kick.