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Old 02-07-2021, 05:21 PM
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Sad news that Marshall Cassidy has passed away. One of the all time greats. RIP
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Old 02-07-2021, 06:32 PM
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After Trevor Denman, he was my next favorite. Loved his no nonsense style.
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Old 02-07-2021, 09:12 PM
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Marshall was one of a kind. He was the first announcer I recall who found no need to continuously talk during a race. It was very unconventional at the time and still is. When he called the big races he was more conventional, but I remember thinking back then he was awful. As time went on I realized how good he really was. He was extremely accurate. After he moved on I realized I missed him very much. During his time, he became the voice of NYRA races.

I met him a few times and liked him quite a bit.

Luckily we have some of his calls on the internet and can always have him with us.

RIP Marshall.
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Old 02-07-2021, 09:35 PM
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I used to love it when a horse would be 10 in front and all Marshall would say is "it's Personal Ensign, in front." Or "Personal Ensign, has the lead". It could be frustrating a little if you didn't know his style cause you wouldn't know how it was unfolding. But if you knew his style, you'd know it was a handy win. I loved his calls of Eaaaaaasy Goer.......Jaaaaaava Gold........PERsonal Ensign.
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Old 02-07-2021, 09:55 PM
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Yes KG. It was so calm and matter of fact. He never used to get all wound up.

If you watch/listen to the big races he was more conventional and a very, very good announcer (as he always was)

I remember many races where he would call it to the 1/4th or 3/8th and then just say nothing to the finish line because he knew nothing was changing. A lot of these guys today are just motor mouths.

You will never see another like him.
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Old 02-08-2021, 01:14 AM
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Absolutely!!
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