Ranking Tom Durkin

Originally Posted by freddymo

Although I appreciate a great call it's all about the race and the race horses for me Vic. Great calls require great races and "Sprouting Wings, it's post time, and down the stretch" aren't calls they are monikers and taglines of the callers which identify the race caller but do nothing to enhance a call.

I guess it's the difference between a Vin Scully and John Sterling.. To each his own.

Fair enough. But anybody can have a tagline. You have to make years of great calls which all those guys did. Then people will remember a tagline.

[freddymo]

All of the great calls require get races. Save the earthquakes and other extraordinary events. You can't believe in Miracles, unless a miracle is happening. Trying to make a great call without a great race is like trying to make a world class meal with crappy ingredients..No matter how well you cook the food will only be so good.

I believe in the entertainment value of race callers very much always have suggested that callers can greatly enhance the racing experience. I just wish I heard more informative information with a 1/8th to go then the obvious "Sprouting Wings" etc stuff.

PS Nothing against Denman I have found many of his calls tremendous