I hereby state : I will not discuss announcers again

[BeatTheChalk]

Thank you very much....Oh ..THEY ARE SPINNING OUT OF THE TURN :lol: :cool: :p

[SMOO]

I like most announcers - they drown out the drunken oafs hollering for their horses to come in. :jump:

[bigmack]

I've tried to make the same declaration. It never holds.

[v j stauffer]

I've tried to make the same declaration. It never holds.

Me too!

[bigmack]

Me too!

Don't get me started Victor. You've opened the right door in this building.
Call me a sap - I still get goose bumps on your adroit call in the '06 FL Derb

[v j stauffer]

Don't get me started Victor. You've opened the right door in this building.
Call me a sap - I still get goose bumps on your adroit call in the '06 FL Derb

Great races and great horses are the bump providers.

[bigmack]

Great races and great horses are the bump providers.
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujIQoex29k

For me, GP is a different place. You're missed by some of us.
Though LarryC is a prince of guy.

[ranchwest]

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujIQoex29k

For me, GP is a different place. You're missed by some of us.
Though LarryC is a prince of guy.

Wow, I lost my breath just listening to that call. I'm a southern fella, we don't string that many words together that fast. :)

Great call.

[PaceAdvantage]

Exciting race, exciting call, most definitely. Welcome to the board!

[Hajck Hillstrom]

I like most announcers

I especially liked the announcer that they used to have at Keeneland for the 100 years or so before Battaglia.....

Carry on, Carry on,

Hajck

[BillW]

I especially liked the announcer that they used to have at Keeneland for the 100 years or so before Battaglia.....

Carry on, Carry on,

Hajck

Battaglia doesn't call KEE - he's the M/L maker.

[DrugS]

I believe Kurt Becker calls KEE races.

Could be wrong about that.

[BillW]

I believe Kurt Becker calls KEE races.

Could be wrong about that.

You got it - from the beginning (of live callers), I believe.

[Hajck Hillstrom]

Battaglia doesn't call KEE - he's the M/L maker.

Yep, guess I was in a Turfway state of mind when I wrote that. I stand corrected. The point was that I have no problem with the sounds of silence.

That being said, there are many fine announcers out there that truly enhance the sport.

Carry on, Carry on,

[rrpic6]

I especially liked the announcer that they used to have at Keeneland for the 100 years or so before Battaglia.....

Carry on, Carry on,

Hajck

Am I the only one that got the joke? Keeneland went without any announcers until the 90's.

[Grits]

Am I the only one that got the joke? Keeneland went without any announcers until the 90's.

This is true. I caught right away.

I miss Vic at Gulfstream, terribly, terribly so; but there is a great deal about Gulfstream that one can miss these days.

[rrpic6]

V J Stauffer:

Thought you'd introduce yourself as "long time listener, 1st time CALLER".
This race was a heartbreaker. "Cushion track like a mattress"...got by the sensors.


http://deadspin.com/sports/bikini-racing/we-hope-you-nailed-the-exacta-264035.php

RR

[v j stauffer]

V J Stauffer:

Thought you'd introduce yourself as "long time listener, 1st time CALLER".
This race was a heartbreaker. "Cushion track like a mattress"...got by the sensors.


http://deadspin.com/sports/bikini-racing/we-hope-you-nailed-the-exacta-264035.php

RR

I expect they had more trouble getting by the sensors than the censors.

[Hajck Hillstrom]

I expect they had more trouble getting by the sensors than the censors.So, Vic, will you be taking off early again anytime soon? Talk about getting by the censors......

I enjoyed your interview on Lady Luck last night, and thank you for your enlightening explanation of the Thorograph numbers. I have always admired your confidence in them. You can almost convince a person that the price tag is worth it. I opened an account and will observe for awhile, but to be honest, if they are only half as good as you claim them to be, twice the price would be fair.

Nice to see you here.

Carry on, Carry on,

Hajck Hillstrom

[carnivalday]

I truly enjoy Vic's racecalling and hopefully will for a long time, but Larry Collmus does a terrific job in his own right. I remember him from years ago at Monmouth Park, and he's very smooth and accurate. I was dismayed when Vic got his email from Gulfstream Park, but was thrilled when Larry got the job at GP. Theres not 2 announcers Id rather listen to than Vic or Larry, tho Dave Rodman comes in a close 3rd, in my book. Great job by all guys. It almost seems an honor to have one of my horses in a race called by one of them.

I race mostly at Calder, so its like being at home to hear Bobby Neuman call my races. I hope that race announcers realize how much they add to our enjoyment of racing.

[jognlope]

Who is the announcer who does I think Turf Paradise and if the horse is a high odds and wins he says "hello and he's 20 to 1" something like that. This is not a very good clue I guess.

[BillW]

Who is the announcer who does I think Turf Paradise and if the horse is a high odds and wins he says "hello and he's 20 to 1" something like that. This is not a very good clue I guess.

You're possibly thinking of Keith Jones at Philadelphia park.

[v j stauffer]

You're possibly thinking of Keith Jones at Philadelphia park.

Tony Calo

[kingfin66]

Welcome to PA. It's about time! I had the pleasure of meeting you at Del Mar in August 2005. You were there doing freelance work for TVG and had just finished interviewing Baffert in the WC after What a Song (what a shame) won the feature. Talk about a class act. You are the #1 race caller and a great guy too. How's that for sucking up?

[bigmack]

The list in random ord. Corrections welcomed.


Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial
Luke Krybosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington
Richard Geller-Sunland, Emerald
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands
Peter Berry-MTN
Phil Saltzman-Calder
Paul Allen-Canterbury
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn
John Curran-DEL
Frank Mirahmadi-LAD, back-up TUP
John McGary-NoCal Fairs?
Scott Bierne-EVD
Charles Pinnel-Thistledown
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn
John Fox-Ruidoso
Steve Hook-Fonner,GLD
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy
Mike Battaglia-TP
Bobby Newman-CLD
Keith Jones-PHA
Jim McAulay-Prairie
Peter Gallassi-Sportsmen's
Robert Grunder - Tampa Bay
Dominic Polito - Indiana Downs
Ross Morton -Fig Lakes

[jballscalls]

The list in random ord. Corrections welcomed.





Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial
Luke Kruytbosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington
Robert Geller-Sunland, Emerald
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands
Peter Berry-MTN
Bobby Neuman-Calder
Paul Allen-Canterbury
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn
John Curran-DEL
Frank Mirahmadi-LAD, back-up TUP
John McGary-EVD
Scott Bierne-Arapahoe
Matt Hook-Thistledown
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn
John Fox-Ruidoso
?-Fonner,GLD
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy
Mike Battaglia-TP
Bobby Newman-CLD
Keith Jones-PHA
Jim McAulay-Prairie
Peter Gallassi-Sportsmen's
Richard Grunder - Tampa Bay
John Bothe - Indiana Downs
Ross Morton -Fig Lakes



Just cause i'm an announcer nerd, i made some corrections for ya LOL

[BillW]

what is Stauffer, German?


In my family it is :) .

[BillW]

The list in random ord. Corrections welcomed.



Frank Mirahmadi-LAD, back-up TUP




Travis Stone (TravisVOX) - LAD -- Mirahmadi - backup?

[boomman]

Ok I'll Bite: More Corrections......

Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR
John Imbriale-Aqu
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial
Luke Kruytbosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington
Robert Geller-Sunland, Emerald
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands
Peter Berry-MTN
Bobby Neuman-Calder
Paul Allen-Canterbury
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn
John Curran-DEL
Frank (Marv Albert) Mirahmadi-California Fairs
John McGary-EVD
Sean Bierne-Arapahoe
Matt Hook-Thistledown
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn
Robert Fox, Jr.-Ruidoso
Fonner,GLD- Steve Deeb (GLD announcer not sure about Fonner)
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy
Mike Battaglia-TP
Keith Jones-PHA
Jim McAulay-Prairie
Peter Gallassi-Hawthorne
Richard Grunder - Tampa Bay
John Bothe - Indiana Downs
Ross Morton -Finger
J Balls-River, Portland
Boomer-Yavapai
Tony Calo-Sunray

[Lefty]

rr, I got it too. Last time I was at Kee was when they had no announcer. It was eerie, I thght. Beautiful country and trk though.

[Lefty]

Battaglia used to call CD before they hired Luke and he still calls Turfway.
Good ML man, terrible race caller.

[bigmack]

Just cause i'm an announcer nerd, i made some corrections for ya LOL
My bad T Stone.

One of the most frightening things about your true nerd, for many people, is not that he's socially inept - because everybody's been there - but rather his complete lack of embarrassment about it.

[v j stauffer]

Ok I'll Bite: More Corrections......

Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR
John Imbriale-Aqu
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial
Luke Kruytbosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington
Robert Geller-Sunland, Emerald
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands
Peter Berry-MTN
Bobby Neuman-Calder
Paul Allen-Canterbury
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn
John Curran-DEL
Frank (Marv Albert) Mirahmadi-California Fairs
John McGary-EVD
Sean Bierne-Arapahoe
Matt Hook-Thistledown
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn
Robert Fox, Jr.-Ruidoso
Fonner,GLD- Steve Deeb (GLD announcer not sure about Fonner)
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy
Mike Battaglia-TP
Keith Jones-PHA
Jim McAulay-Prairie
Peter Gallassi-Hawthorne
Richard Grunder - Tampa Bay
John Bothe - Indiana Downs
Ross Morton -Finger
J Balls-River, Portland
Boomer-Yavapai
Tony Calo-Sunray

Please add Santa Rosa to my ledger. I'm happy and proud to say I'll be returning for my 10th year at the Sonoma County Fair starting this July 18th. This year will feature a third week of racing for a total of 18 racing days.

[TravisVOX]

No problem!... there are days when I'd rather be like George on Seinfeld when he says, "I don't want to remembered... I want to be forgotten."

[GaryG]

I can't let this thread go without mentioning my favorite announcer of all time the late Joe Hernandez. Not the most accurate but very colorful and he was a big reason that I grew to love this game. One of his last Big Cap callls....And here comes the big cat Cougar! He didn't miss a race at SA fom opening day until his death in (I think) 1972. He also called Del Mar.

[cj]

Larry Collmus - Gulfstream, Monmouth, Suffolk occasionally

[boomman]

Larry Collmus - Gulfstream, Monmouth, Suffolk occasionally

Damn! KNEW there were missing guys from the list! LOL:) Sorry Larry! Had an opportunity to meet Larry this winter at GP...Great guy! And Vic: consider yourself added with Sonoma County Fair as well-Boom

[DanG]

With so many serious players now watching races / replays on computer monitors the race callers have taken on increased importants and along with it increased scrutiny.

Try and have the smallest video size option in the corner of your screen for Belmont and you need binoculars from three feet away to identify anything on the backstretch. :eek:


My first racing experience was in harness racing where the field was so orderly and the saddle clothes stood out like a beacon. I am just amazed more calls in thoroughbreds aren’t in error with the complexities involved.

[DanG]

One more point on listening to announcers at home.

Growing up listening to Bob Weems live (Not sure of the spelling) at Monmouth is very different than what we now get at home.

When Trevor, Vic and Durkin thunder a horse home it’s now pumped through 5 surround sound speakers and a sub-woofer. Certainly increases awareness when it’s the only voice in the room other than my lab asking to go out. ;)

[boomman]

One more point on listening to announcers at home.

Growing up listening to Bob Weems live (Not sure of the spelling) at Monmouth is very different than what we now get at home.

When Trevor, Vic and Durkin thunder a horse home it’s now pumped through 5 surround sound speakers and a sub-woofer. Certainly increases awareness when it’s the only voice in the room other than my lab asking to go out. ;)

Dan: You are certainly correct about the sudden announcer awareness! I've probably noticed it more in my last 5 years at Yavapai than the previous 19 yrs spent at Albuquerque combined, and as I said in an earlier thread, we sometimes drew up to 50K people there during The State Fair! As for the late Bob Weems, you spelled it correctly...Bob called Atlantic City for a short while, Monmouth and Turf Paradise in Phoenix, and his voice was featured on the radio announcing the winner "Troubador" (I think was the name of the big longshot winner) in the movie "Grifters". Bob was a great guy and a dear friend.....Boomer

[DanG]

As for the late Bob Weems, you spelled it correctly...Bob called Atlantic City for a short while, Monmouth and Turf Paradise in Phoenix, and his voice was featured on the radio announcing the winner "Troubador" (I think was the name of the big longshot winner) in the movie "Grifters". Bob was a great guy and a dear friend.....Boomer
That’s right Boom,

I had forgotten Bob was in The Grifters. (Excellent movie BTW) Bob was not overly flashy, but he had one of those voices that were made for race calling and had a great flow to his calls.

Larry C. is doing a terrific job, but Bob will always have honored place in the hearts of many fans of Monmouth Park. :ThmbUp:

[bigmack]

Larry Collmus - Gulfstream, Monmouth, Suffolk occasionally
As Donovan once said: Quite rightly. Do I remember correctly that he introduced you to racing?

One of my favs of yesteryear was Phill George @ Arlington. Anyone know if he's still with us?

[cj]

Yes, Larry definitely got me started in racing.

[shanta]

Who is the fellow who calls the Woodbine thoros? I love his race calls.
Richie

[Greyfox]

Who is the fellow who calls the Woodbine thoros? I love his race calls.
Richie

Dan Loiselle

[Marlin]

Steve Deebs-GLD, Steve Anderson-Fonner Park




There ya go! More corrections:)

[bigmack]

There ya go! More corrections:)
I'm fairly confident in saying that Steve Deebs @ GLD has never had a down day in his life. His voice evokes a spirit that is happy & peppy & bursting with joy

[Marlin]

I spent some time up there at GLD. The announcer list is fun.
1st race = Tom Durkin
1st announcer = Frank Miramadhi (5 months)
2nd announcer = Matt Hook (6 years)
3rd annnouncer = Charles Pinnell (1 year)
Current = Steve Deebs (2nd year)

[shanta]

Dan Loiselle

Thanx Grey!

[46zilzal]

Please add Santa Rosa to my ledger. I'm happy and proud to say I'll be returning for my 10th year at the Sonoma County Fair starting this July 18th. This year will feature a third week of racing for a total of 18 racing days.
Love Santa Rosa. Was there last Summer and the new turf course is impressive......When I was in school in the bay area I would get up there at least twice during their meet: go to the fair then go to the races....LOADS of fun. Wow that city has grown.

I think few people realize the amount of work and talent that is on display at a county fair. One guy there had won so many blue ribbons that he had made a coat out of them.

[v j stauffer]

The list in random ord. Corrections welcomed.


Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial
Luke Krybosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington
Richard Geller-Sunland, Emerald
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands
Peter Berry-MTN
Phil Saltzman-Calder
Paul Allen-Canterbury
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn
John Curran-DEL
Frank Mirahmadi-LAD, back-up TUP
John McGary-NoCal Fairs?
Scott Bierne-EVD
Charles Pinnel-Thistledown
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn
John Fox-Ruidoso
Steve Hook-Fonner,GLD
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy
Mike Battaglia-TP
Bobby Newman-CLD
Keith Jones-PHA
Jim McAulay-Prairie
Peter Gallassi-Sportsmen's
Robert Grunder - Tampa Bay
Dominic Polito - Indiana Downs
Ross Morton -Fig Lakes




14 years is a long time. But to me this is still ALOT of turnover and change.

So sad to see some of the names we've lost. To those listed I'd also like us to remember..

KEVIN GOMER
PHIL GEORGEFF
DICK RILEY
GUNNAR FROINES
TODD CREED
HARRY HENSON
JOE HERNANDEZ
BOB WEEMS
JIM HANNON
GARY HENSON
CHIC ANDERSON
COSTY CARAS
DICK WOOLEY

Please add any I'm not remembering to honor.

Please add any I'm not remembering to honor. JOE ALTO, JACK RIGGS, BOBBY DOYLE, JACK LAMAR, ROSS MORTON, BOB SAVAGE, SAM MCKEE, MARSHALL CASSIDY


Trevor Denman-SA,DMR,FPX -----DMR (FRANK MIRAMAHDI)
Tom Durkin-AQU,BEL,SAR-----RETIRED (JOHN IMBRIALE)
Dave Rodman-Laurel, Pim, Colonial-----(JASON BEEM)
Luke Krybosch-Turf (less than) Paradise, CD, Ellis, KY Downs-----RIP (CRAIG BRADDICK) (TRAVIS STONE) (JIM MCNERNEY) (WRONA & COLLMUS)
Ed Burgart-Los Alamitos-----RETIRED (MICHAEL WRONA)
Vic Stauffer-Hollywood(what is Stauffer, German?)-----OAKLAWN
John Dooley-Fair Grounds, Arlington------NO CHANGE
Richard Geller-Sunland, Emerald------WOODBINE (TOM HARRIS)
Michael Chamberlain-Sammy Houston-----EVANGELINE (CHRIS GRIFFIN)
Dave Johnson-Meadowlands-----RETIRED (KEN WARKENTIN)
Peter Berry-MTN------NO CHANGE
Phil Saltzman-Calder------RIP
Paul Allen-Canterbury-----NO CHANGE
Terry Wallace-Oaklawn-----RIP (ME)
John Curran-DEL-----RETIRED (JOSHUA BROWN)
Frank Mirahmadi-LAD, back-up TUP-----SANTA ANITA, MONMOUTH (JOHN MCGARY)
John McGary-NoCal Fairs?-----LA DOWNS (CHRIS GRIFFIN)
Scott Bierne-EVD-----RETIRED (MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN)
Charles Pinnel-Thistledown-----RETIRED (MATT HOOK)
Don Stevens-Delta Dawn------NO CHANGE
John Fox-Ruidoso-----MIKE DIMOFF
Steve Hook-Fonner,GLD-----NO CHANGE
Steve Cross-Hoosier Daddy------NO CHANGE
Kurt Becker-Keeneland------NO CHANGE
Johnathan Horowitz-Arapahoe-----NO CHANGE

[cj]

Fixed the formatting the best I could figure out. If I got anything wrong, just let me know and I'll fix it for you Vic.

[MooseDog]

Couple of corrections...

ROBERT Geller (WO, formerly EMD) replaced Dan Loiselle
RICHARD Grunder (TAM)
Keith Jones now retired (not sure who the replacement is)
Jim Byers - one of the many Hollywood Park annoucers past currently at Lone Star Park
Matt Hook - also MVR

Also believe John Lies is now the Fonner announcer.

Not mentioned now with regular gigs

Matt Dinerman - Golden Gate (formerly EMD) -> replaces (in backwards order):
Frank Miramahdi, Alan Buchdahl, Angela Hermann, Michael Wrona

Chris Griffin - Sam Houston (formerly PLN)
Paul Espinosa - Penn National

And how 'bout a special honor for Don Alexander, the original "goof on the roof" who reportedly gave up the Hollywood Park job for Bandera Downs. It may be an apocryphal story but when he was at Hollywood he supposedly would circulate among the crowd and ask them how/if they liked the announcer. I believe his departure paved the way for Wrona's first regular gig in the US.

[River11]

Bill Downs Indiana Grand

[v j stauffer]

Couple of corrections...

ROBERT Geller (WO, formerly EMD) replaced Dan Loiselle
RICHARD Grunder (TAM)
Keith Jones now retired (not sure who the replacement is)
Jim Byers - one of the many Hollywood Park annoucers past currently at Lone Star Park
Matt Hook - also MVR

Also believe John Lies is now the Fonner announcer.

Not mentioned now with regular gigs

Matt Dinerman - Golden Gate (formerly EMD) -> replaces (in backwards order):
Frank Miramahdi, Alan Buchdahl, Angela Hermann, Michael Wrona

Chris Griffin - Sam Houston (formerly PLN)
Paul Espinosa - Penn National

And how 'bout a special honor for Don Alexander, the original "goof on the roof" who reportedly gave up the Hollywood Park job for Bandera Downs. It may be an apocryphal story but when he was at Hollywood he supposedly would circulate among the crowd and ask them how/if they liked the announcer. I believe his departure paved the way for Wrona's first regular gig in the US.

AWESOME POST!

Don "The Golden Throat" Alexander was a legend! When I first met him he was selling cassette tapes of race calls to the horsemen at Caliente. This is even before VHS. He's one of the reasons I decided to try to become a race caller. Figured if he could do it why not me? He's one of a myriad of people to call Hollywood Park over the years. There's a tough one. Name all the people to call at least one race at Hollywood Park!

I didn't know John Lies calls Fonner? Is that new this year?

Jim Beyers is one of my favorite people. He fills in at Oaklawn when I play the NHC. Not this year though because it's be changed to late August (COVID).

Chris Griffin called more that just PLN he called all the Fairs for many seasons.

I didn't know Paul Espinosa now calls Penn National? Is that new?

Great you mentioned Dan Loiselle too. All class all the time.

[v j stauffer]

Fixed the formatting the best I could figure out. If I got anything wrong, just let me know and I'll fix it for you Vic.

Thanks CJ

[BarchCapper]

AWESOME POST!

Don "The Golden Throat" Alexander was a legend! When I first met him he was selling cassette tapes of race calls to the horsemen at Caliente. This is even before VHS. He's one of the reasons I decided to try to become a race caller. Figured if he could do it why not me? He's one of a myriad of people to call Hollywood Park over the years. There's a tough one. Name all the people to call at least one race at Hollywood Park!

I didn't know John Lies calls Fonner? Is that new this year?

Jim Beyers is one of my favorite people. He fills in at Oaklawn when I play the NHC. Not this year though because it's be changed to late August (COVID).

Chris Griffin called more that just PLN he called all the Fairs for many seasons.

I didn't know Paul Espinosa now calls Penn National? Is that new?

Great you mentioned Dan Loiselle too. All class all the time.

Paul Espinosa is at Charles Town rather than Penn National, right?

Michael Chamberlin was just announced this weekend as leaving Evangeline for Hoosier.

John Lies calls at Will Rogers Downs. I believe it's the "other" (not DRF) Steve Anderson who calls at Fonner.

[BarchCapper]

Also, after a little poking around it appears as if:

John Bogar - Penn National

has been there about 30 years.

[gheuks]

In addition to pimlico and laurel, Dave Rodman is the voice of Timonium.

[Zman179]

I still remember when I started playing the ponies in 1983 some of the announcers.

Of course Marshall Cassidy at NYRA, “Bullet” Bob Meyer at Yonkers, Jack E. Lee at Roosevelt and Howard Oil at Monticello (the only announcer on this list who is still calling races.) Then on Tuesday’s NYC OTB would get the out-of-town tracks:

Ross Morton at Finger Lakes/Gulfstream (probably the most distinct voice of all the announcers)
Tom Durkin at Hialeah
Bob Savage at Calder (one of the most laid back announcers. Too bad I cannot find one of his calls on YouTube)
Dick Woolley at Bowie/Laurel/Pimlico
Jack Lamar at Keystone (Your horse ALWAYS got at least three or four calls and an announcer who would try to call dead heats lol).

[Zman179]

Also, after a little poking around it appears as if:

John Bogar - Penn National

has been there about 30 years.

I think John Bogar has been at Penn National since around 1983? I remember when it would be him and Fred Lipkin on “Racing Alive” at PN. It would be very informative listening to those two prior to each race.

[Zman179]

Name all the people to call at least one race at Hollywood Park!.

I remember when Milo Perrins called there for a couple years in the late 80’s.

[dilanesp]

I remember when Milo Perrins called there for a couple years in the late 80’s.

The ones I know about are Hernandez, Moore, Henson, Buchdahl, Byers, Masters, Perrins, Alexander, Wrona, Denman, Kruytbosch, Kotulak, Stauffer.

But there's one or two who called a race or two. (John Tabb called a few when they brought Wrona up here.)

Plus, Terry Gilligan called quarterhorses and the immortal Roy Shudt and Robin Burns called trotters and pacers there.

[MooseDog]

Thanks, yeah, I think that's all correct. That's what I get for posting uncaffeinated and ;TLDR


Also, after a little poking around it appears as if:

John Bogar - Penn National

has been there about 30 years.

Paul Espinosa is at Charles Town rather than Penn National, right?

Michael Chamberlin was just announced this weekend as leaving Evangeline for Hoosier.

John Lies calls at Will Rogers Downs. I believe it's the "other" (not DRF) Steve Anderson who calls at Fonner.

[SG4]

Couple of corrections...

RICHARD Grunder (TAM)


Having Grunder's name wrong originally is really the ultimate in paying homage to his race calling style

[exactatom]

John Scully was at Fairmount Park for over 30 years.

[wisconsin]

John Scully was at Fairmount Park for over 30 years.



The "harses" are approaching the starting gate...

[jimmy m]

Neither will i.Just been let go At Prairie Meadows' have been under this handle and posting for a while i dont know if it was a cost cutting measure or what.So im retired now at 57.

[BarchCapper]

Neither will i.Just been let go At Prairie Meadows' have been under this handle and posting for a while i dont know if it was a cost cutting measure or what.So im retired now at 57.

Sad to hear that. Your position is often criticized and rarely praised. All the best to you for whatever's next!

[cj]

Neither will i.Just been let go At Prairie Meadows' have been under this handle and posting for a while i dont know if it was a cost cutting measure or what.So im retired now at 57.

That stinks, you have always done a very good job. I'll miss your calls. I watch and bet often as many horses show up here at Remington plus I like the all dirt racing as a figure maker

[Peter Berry]

Neither will i.Just been let go At Prairie Meadows' have been under this handle and posting for a while i dont know if it was a cost cutting measure or what.So im retired now at 57.
Disheartening news, Jimmy. You started at Prairie Meadows the same year I started at Mountaineer. I hope you can stay in the game elsewhere and leave on your terms.

[FakeNameChanged]

Also, after a little poking around it appears as if:

John Bogar - Penn National

has been there about 30 years.
Penn was my home track. John made his picks every day in the Patriot news for about 20 years. Good handicapper, accurate race caller, even if he's "rather" monotone.

[jimmy m]

Thanks Peter.Im not bitter i had 17 great years.Ready for my next adventure weather its at another track or elsewhere i visited Mountaineer in Nov but i didnt come up and said hi because of covid.

[PhantomOnTour]

This guy Allen at Canterbury is the most entertaining caller I’ve ever heard.
His stretch call in R6 tonight was great….
“Here comes JP Warrior coming out to plaaaaay-aaayy”
:lol:

[ReplayRandall]

This guy Allen at Canterbury is the most entertaining caller I’ve ever heard.
His stretch call in R6 tonight was great….
“Here comes JP Warrior coming out to plaaaaay-aaayy”
:lol:Even though it was a bit campy, the "Warriors" has always stuck with me, in a good way.

I remember Shaq given a speech when the Lakers 3-peated, ending it by saying, "Can You Dig It"...Classic.