Churchill Announcer

[brianwspencer]

Amazing.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

RACING!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

RACING!

No it's not....it's BS and people would do themselves a service if they think about what they post sometimes.

I've said more than a few times how interesting it is to see the difference in people's behavoir on the internet as opposed to in person. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face you should seriously consider whether or not you want to post it here....or anywhere.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No it's not....it's BS and people would do themselves a service if they think about what they post sometimes.

I've said more than a few times how interesting it is to see the difference in people's behavoir on the internet as opposed to in person. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face you should seriously consider whether or not you want to post it here....or anywhere.

Calm down Andy, I was ONLY giving Micheal's signature racing call.....geez!

I think I deserve an apology for your reply, but that statement could go for certain other people that post here and "label" someone as racist!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Calm down Andy, I was ONLY giving Micheal's signature racing call.....geez!

I think I deserve an apology for your reply, but that statement could go for certain other people that post here and "label" someone as racist!

Calm down? If I was any calmer I would lapse into a coma.

Whether it's his signature call or not, doesn't mean that making jokes about this is appropriate, and that was the point of my post.

More than a few members here have been misled by lies that a former member here has told about me. I don't care, I just consider the source and shake my head that people would listen to what a person like that says, but that doesn't make it right.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Calm down? If I was any calmer I would lapse into a coma.

Whether it's his signature call or not, doesn't mean that making jokes about this is appropriate, and that was the point of my post.

More than a few members here have been misled by lies that a former member here has told about me. I don't care, I just consider the source and shake my head that people would listen to what a person like that says, but that doesn't make it right.

I guess I've should have posted that at the beginning of the thread instead of posting it AFTER that statement....sorry if I offended you or anyone else.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No it's not....it's BS and people would do themselves a service if they think about what they post sometimes.

I've said more than a few times how interesting it is to see the difference in people's behavoir on the internet as opposed to in person. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face you should seriously consider whether or not you want to post it here....or anywhere.

Believe me when I say that both Peter Berry and Michael Wrona are my two favorite race callers and I would say that to anybody that asked.

[GBBob]

Boy..the jockeys should be lining up with the libel threats...what an over reaction this was. If you can't take the heat..or the false accusations..then you shouldn't be in the limelight

[philcski]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Boy..the jockeys should be lining up with the libel threats...what an over reaction this was. If you can't take the heat..or the false accusations..then you shouldn't be in the limelight

I dunno.... maybe they shouldn't race "wide without cover" so often

[onebadbeast]

i think you, michael wrona, should pack your bags and head for churchill downs. you are one of the best and most exciting callers i have ever heard on the west coast. precise calls, witty, interesting, excellent.

TAKE YOUR SEAT ABOVE THE TWIN SPIRES SIR....................

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Boy..the jockeys should be lining up with the libel threats...what an over reaction this was. If you can't take the heat..or the false accusations..then you shouldn't be in the limelight

Don't forget the trainers.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Australians are just better racecallers in general, Wrona should get the job.

But CDI will likely mess it up

When the hunt for a new announcer came up, I put together a list of the top racecallers down under and got them to the appropriate parties with mobile phone numbers, contact info, etc...

Those guys down under are amazing.

[banter]

I'm a big fan of Wrona. He's savvy, observant, and when race injuries occur, he shows compassion. His vocabulary and diction are strong, and his voice is compelling and distinctive. He has no annoying verbal tics.

I regularly tune out announcers in order to concentrate on evaluating the visuals of race trips... not so with Wrona. His calls give me info I want as well as commentary I enjoy.

Wrona would be great as the voice of Churchill Downs (no disrespect to the other fine talents auditioning for the spot). If he is hired, I'll go to the track more often.