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Originally Posted by Jeff P
Question for the track announcers out there or anyone more familiar with Saratoga than I am:
I visited Yavapai (now Arizona Downs) in 2009 and spent a couple of racecards with then track announcer Greg 'Boomer' Wry.
He was outfitted with a remote mic allowing him to call races from pretty much anywhere on the grounds.
Would this be possible at Saratoga if a track announcer were willing?
-jp
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A wireless mic could allow an announcer to go pretty much wherever they chose.
However there are lot's of reasons why staying in the booth is important.
Calls from the Stewards, Jocks Room, Publicity, Marketing.
A dry, windless workspace is also important.
Most tracks try their best to give the announcer a good vantage point.
Some others, photo finish, placing, Stewards do get dibs on being closer to the finish line than the caller.
I asked both Larry and Tom if they thought about asking for a better spot.
Both replied hey it's the SPA I'm just happy to be there. I certainly get that.
I will say the piling on Johnny I in this thread is hard to read.
I choose to rejoice in the great racing.
