Tom Durkin to retire August 31st

[SundayStar]

it's too bad Tom doesn't get the TV call for the Belmont. he does get the on track call, right? it would be great if he could make a triple crown call in his last year.

[Revidere]

I wished he would have called any of Zenyatta's races including her Breeders Cups (win or lose).


.....cue obligatory laugh track or sustained post about her being overrated.

Originally Posted by SundayStar

it's too bad Tom doesn't get the TV call for the Belmont. he does get the on track call, right? it would be great if he could make a triple crown call in his last year.

Yes. Tom calls on track and for all simulcast outlets. Larry calls for NBC TV. I call for PIZZA.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Yes. Tom calls on track and for all simulcast outlets. Larry calls for NBC TV. I call for PIZZA.

Did you get call from NYRA yet? are you being considered to come east

[Alabama Stakes]

still can't believe they didn't bring Zenyatta to Saratoga. Disgraceful. One would think as good as that hoss was to them, they owed her the priviledge to have run past everyone at the best place on earth. Makes me ill.

Originally Posted by Cardus

Who was Durkin SUPPOSED to call after announcing that Arazi ran past Bertrando, the horse running in 5th???

Of course we was supposed to call Bertrando. He was still running a clear second. It's the way he described the scene that I enjoyed very much.

[TouchOfGrey]

From Jerry Bossert of the NY Daily News:

Final Belmont Stakes for veteran announcer Tom Durkin

Could California Chrome give Durkin his first Triple Crown victory call in his final assignment? We will find out as the 63-year-old will call his last Belmont.

How awesome would that be?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

From Jerry Bossert of the NY Daily News:

Final Belmont Stakes for veteran announcer Tom Durkin


How awesome would that be?

It would be a sign of a just universe.

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

It would be a sign of a just universe.

Originally Posted by Cardus

I didn't see it as genius.

Cool. That's what makes the world go round.

[richard burch]

durkin is just the best....period. he just didnt call races. he told stories. he will be missed.(by me anyway)

[TouchOfGrey]

NY Times : One Last Shot for the Voice of Racing

At Belmont Stakes, Tom Durkin Will Try a Final Time for a Triple Crown Call

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Who was Durkin SUPPOSED to call after announcing that Arazi ran past Bertrando, the horse running in 5th???

Really? To me, there's a world of difference between "Bertrando is second." and "Bertrando is a stunned second."


--Dunbar