Terry Wallace

Danzig · #1 04-02-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jms62

He isn't very good.

no, he's not. here's hoping, based on his allowing the streak to end, etc, that his retirement is near. he's awful. oaklawn wants to be a big time track, they need to start by getting a decent caller.

Gate Dancer · #2 04-03-2011, 07:54 AM

Arkansas Derby Day will be fun indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gate Dancer · #3 04-17-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

Arkansas Derby Day will be fun indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That wasn't fun.................that was painful. There has to be some kind of explanation for that performance doesn't there?

GPK · #4 04-17-2011, 07:49 AM

Wow...just watched the replay. That was awful. And to think people give Grunder a hard time.

TouchOfGrey · #5 04-17-2011, 08:14 AM

Honestly, that was poor. I kept thinking my audio was kicking out until I came on here and saw everyone's reactions.

PeteMugg · #6 04-17-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GPK

Wow...just watched the replay. That was awful. And to think people give Grunder a hard time.

Congrats to Grunder, he's no longer the worst.

NTamm1215 · #7 04-17-2011, 10:03 AM

Sounds like they'll have to drag him out kicking and screaming. Wallace wrote this on his blog on Tuesday:

"There is no retirement imminent for me. I've had to call the races with a broken wrist this year and it shocks some of the fans to see me call the races and walk around with a cast on my hand. But truthfully that has been no problem and I am just like so many of you--hating to see this come to an end. Oaklawn racing is such a wonderful experience. But for all of us who are older, everything moves faster. There is really an acceleration of life as you are on the downhill side.

Although I am not planning a retirement, I will be going on vacation to England and France for, among other things, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in late September and early October. I've mentioned it before. People can join up with our group, if they choose. It's not cheap, but it's the trip of a lifetime. If you're interested, you still have time to contact me at Oaklawn to join the group."

http://www.oaklawn.com/blogs/post/20.../turning-home/

herkhorse · #8 04-17-2011, 10:04 AM

Crap.

PeteMugg · #9 04-17-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Sounds like they'll have to drag him out kicking and screaming. Wallace wrote this on his blog on Tuesday:

"There is no retirement imminent for me. I've had to call the races with a broken wrist this year and it shocks some of the fans to see me call the races and walk around with a cast on my hand. But truthfully that has been no problem and I am just like so many of you--hating to see this come to an end. Oaklawn racing is such a wonderful experience. But for all of us who are older, everything moves faster. There is really an acceleration of life as you are on the downhill side.

Although I am not planning a retirement, I will be going on vacation to England and France for, among other things, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in late September and early October. I've mentioned it before. People can join up with our group, if they choose. It's not cheap, but it's the trip of a lifetime. If you're interested, you still have time to contact me at Oaklawn to join the group."

http://www.oaklawn.com/blogs/post/20.../turning-home/

Wow, sounds like he's going to vacation with a bad wrist as well. He's the last of the true warriors. I welcome his return next season.

jms62 · #10 04-17-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Sounds like they'll have to drag him out kicking and screaming. Wallace wrote this on his blog on Tuesday:

"There is no retirement imminent for me. I've had to call the races with a broken wrist this year and it shocks some of the fans to see me call the races and walk around with a cast on my hand. But truthfully that has been no problem and I am just like so many of you--hating to see this come to an end. Oaklawn racing is such a wonderful experience. But for all of us who are older, everything moves faster. There is really an acceleration of life as you are on the downhill side.

Although I am not planning a retirement, I will be going on vacation to England and France for, among other things, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in late September and early October. I've mentioned it before. People can join up with our group, if they choose. It's not cheap, but it's the trip of a lifetime. If you're interested, you still have time to contact me at Oaklawn to join the group."

http://www.oaklawn.com/blogs/post/20.../turning-home/

Well that explains things. We all know the devestating affects that a broken wrist can have on ones ability to call a race.

MaTH716 · #11 04-17-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteMugg

Congrats to Grunder, he's no longer the worst.

I know people don't like Grunder, but he's nowhere near the lead in this category.

Grunder would probably be like Darby Creek Road as to Wallace & Battaglia's Affirmed and Alydar.

PeteMugg · #12 04-17-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I know people don't like Grunder, but he's nowhere near the lead in this category.

Grunder would probably be like Darby Creek Road as to Wallace & Battaglia's Affirmed and Alydar.

Grunder and Battaglia probably tie for worst voices for announcers, absolutely painful to hear. I give the nod to Grunder since he butchers more names. Speaking of, did I hear Millie Ball talking about Abs in the Minded the other day? Too funny.

MaTH716 · #13 04-03-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

no, he's not. here's hoping, based on his allowing the streak to end, etc, that his retirement is near. he's awful. oaklawn wants to be a big time track, they need to start by getting a decent caller.

I have no problem with Oaklawn, but could it really be considered a major/big time track without any turf course?

AeWingnut · #14 04-03-2011, 02:59 PM

silence big patch of silence

Danzig · #15 04-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I have no problem with Oaklawn, but could it really be considered a major/big time track without any turf course?

i said they want to be one-the last few years they've produced some good spring racing with notable runners going on to further successes. it's just a shame that those races are called by someone who is inept. too bad they don't have a turf course, i don't know that they ever could tho.

Oaklawnfan · #16 04-04-2011, 12:17 PM

This is the first year there's a big change in everything Terry has done since the begining of time at Oaklawn. He doesn't do a weekly radio show anymore. He gets a day off every now and then and I imagine his retirement is at hand. At least from his duties at Oaklawn are concerned. Just about everyone considers Terry a friend and that Oaklawn wouldn't be the same without him. Oaklawn is changing and hopefully for the better. Do you think Vic Stauffer would consider a move to the boyhood home of Bubba?

rontheman1964 · #17 04-04-2011, 08:45 PM

Won't be long...Chris Kotulak will be calling them into the short stretch of the mile race...

MaTH716 · #18 04-16-2011, 08:39 PM

That really had to be one of the worst called races in the history of the sport today. He didn't get through the entire field once during the whole race. He mentioned the fifth place horse once after the opening quarter and that was after a second or two pause and then after the wire. If your horse ran sixth the whole way, then he never got a call. It was so bad that you almost have to feel bad for the guy. I think it's finally time for him to hang up the binoculars.

hockey2315 · #19 04-16-2011, 08:44 PM

Ya I've never heard a call like that. I felt bad for him too.

Indian Charlie · #20 04-16-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

That really had to be one of the worst called races in the history of the sport today. He didn't get through the enire field once during the whole race. He mentioned the fifth place horse once after the opening quarter and that was after a second or two pause and then after the wire. If your horse ran sixth the whole way, then he never got a call. It was so bad that you almost have to feel bad for the guy. I think it's finally time for him to hang up the binoculars.

It seemed like someone kept trying to talk to him, thus distracting him.

That, or he was stoned.