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07-09-2014, 06:48 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Tom Durkin's "replacement"
I love Tom as much as anyone. No one could've made the calls that he made, as exciting and pulsating as they were.
Any news on who will technically replace the legendary TD?
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07-09-2014, 07:09 PM
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Has there been talk that Johnny I won't be the full time guy going forward?
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07-09-2014, 07:10 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by Stillriledup
Has there been talk that Johnny I won't be the full time guy going forward?
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I'm at Belmont 3 plus days a week. Haven't heard a single peep. Tom's last call, at Belmont not overall, is Sunday. Very sad, for me at least.
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07-09-2014, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
I'm at Belmont 3 plus days a week. Haven't heard a single peep. Tom's last call, at Belmont not overall, is Sunday. Very sad, for me at least.
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It is sad for sure. Its the end of an era for racing's greatest announcer at one of America's greatest racetracks.
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07-09-2014, 07:36 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by Stillriledup
It is sad for sure. Its the end of an era for racing's greatest announcer at one of America's greatest racetracks.
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Tiznow wins it for America!!!!
It's been 26 years, were just one furlong away but Birdstone looms an upset threat...
Kent Desormeaux EMPLORING real quiet to hold on....
In a race that doesn't deserve a loser!!!
I'm depressed 
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07-09-2014, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
Tiznow wins it for America!!!!
It's been 26 years, were just one furlong away but Birdstone looms an upset threat...
Kent Desormeaux EMPLORING real quiet to hold on....
In a race that doesn't deserve a loser!!!
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A picture is worth a thousand words, this photo is worth $5,000,000
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07-09-2014, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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" And here he is.....The Incomparable, Invincible, Unbeatable CIGAR!!!!!"
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07-09-2014, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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"And Concern is kicking in. He's picking off horses one by one...."
"Concern from out of the CLOUDS!!!!"
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07-09-2014, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
Tiznow wins it for America!!!!
It's been 26 years, were just one furlong away but Birdstone looms an upset threat...
Kent Desormeaux EMPLORING real quiet to hold on....
In a race that doesn't deserve a loser!!!
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You and Carson Hollow (2002 Test) was the race that didn't deserve a loser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCuJjhBBCSs
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07-09-2014, 09:31 PM
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The 2004 Belmont was racecalling perfection to me. He captured the moment with each word, even working in a carefully measured line about Smarty Jones holding the lead for one minute more as the field passed the 5f mark. The emotion of Birdstone surging by and all of us coming to the realization that this seemingly unbeatable colt was going to lose was articulated incredibly well.
Tom Durkin is a legend. The game will not be the same without him.
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07-09-2014, 10:04 PM
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GARY
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Florida
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TOM DURKIN CALLS
ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0wQzq9Yz
Uncertain you can click on this link ,if not google
Tom Durkin and Arrr, and the utube video of 8-16-08 will appear.
I had the tri coming into mid stretch,,refused to bet the winner.
the SAR grandstand was literally vibrating with Tom's call.
I still have chills listening to this call and have to simile /grimace even though this race cost me big $$$$
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07-10-2014, 02:43 AM
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" Sunday Silence braces for the oncoming power of Easy Goer "
" Bertrando is a stunned second "
" Mike Smith let's the bull roll. But there's cause for Concern"
" The two Derby winners hit the wire together"
" Barbaro in a sublime performance "
" A filly wins the Belmont "
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07-10-2014, 02:46 AM
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C'est Tout
Join Date: Dec 2009
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"Dehere has been defeated - there's a new kid on the block, and his name is Brocco! "
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07-10-2014, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
" Sunday Silence braces for the oncoming power of Easy Goer "
" Bertrando is a stunned second "
" Mike Smith let's the bull roll. But there's cause for Concern"
" The two Derby winners hit the wire together"
" Barbaro in a sublime performance "
" A filly wins the Belmont "
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Tiznow wins it for America?
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