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Old 05-10-2014, 10:40 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u03E155wcIE
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Old 05-10-2014, 11:00 AM
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Wow! Sensational, race and call!
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Old 05-10-2014, 11:37 AM
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That's funny, Steve! When I saw you post a Youtube link that didn't identify the race, I was absolutely certain that it was the 2002 Test Stakes!

Thanks for saving me the trouble. There HAVE been so many iconic calls from Durkin over the years, but that one is the one that continues to stick out in my mind more than any others.

And I guess I know you better than I thought!
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Old 05-10-2014, 01:11 PM
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Jerry Bailey...what a set of b$ll$ sensational race call by TD
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Old 05-10-2014, 01:39 PM
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For me it's Cigar's BCC win. Durkin's call turned that race into a dramatic work of art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpxswmD1LKM

I know everyone knows it, but any excuse to put up the link to it.
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Old 05-10-2014, 02:02 PM
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Durkin is all class. He is the only announcer IMO whose calls sound natural as opposed to canned or forced. The best that there is, he is an irreplaceable legend who will be sorely missed.
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Old 05-10-2014, 02:27 PM
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'87 BCC call (Ferdinand & Alysheba) is my favorite of his.
'03 Kentucky Derby ("gutsy gelding") is a great one too.
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Old 05-10-2014, 02:57 PM
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Hate to see hes leaving, feel bad for whoever tries to fill his shoes. He will be missed, does a great job.
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Old 05-10-2014, 03:40 PM
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Old 05-10-2014, 04:55 PM
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Hate to see hes leaving, feel bad for whoever tries to fill his shoes. He will be missed, does a great job.
Good point. It will be important for everyone to stay cognizant of the fact that the next announcer will be a successor, not a replacement. No one could ever "replace" Tom Durkin.
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Old 05-10-2014, 06:13 PM
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'87 BCC call (Ferdinand & Alysheba) is my favorite of his.
'03 Kentucky Derby ("gutsy gelding") is a great one too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8G8AR7TaM
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Old 05-10-2014, 06:17 PM
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Old 05-11-2014, 08:50 AM
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Durkin is all class. He is the only announcer IMO whose calls sound natural as opposed to canned or forced. The best that there is, he is an irreplaceable legend who will be sorely missed.
Totally agree with you here. Tom Durkin made racing come alive with his story telling of each race as it unfolded. His knowing eye and vocaculary told a story for each race he calls. He never sinks to the commonplace, as more race callers are wont to do now adays, naming each horse entering the gate,nor rely on trite, well worn phrases which are repeated time and again. He is always fresh and unique in his calling with feeling and excitement,z in telling the story of the race he is calling with his excellent vocabulary and well turned phrase. I will really miss hm, much like I miss Harvey Pack. They both are icons of NY racing, simply irreplaceable.
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Old 05-10-2014, 06:09 PM
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Old 05-10-2014, 06:23 PM
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2004 Belmont was a great call.
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