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Old 06-01-2007, 12:31 AM   #31
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Battaglia used to call CD before they hired Luke and he still calls Turfway.
Good ML man, terrible race caller.
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Old 06-01-2007, 12:35 AM   #32
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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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:38 AM   #33
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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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 07:57 AM   #34
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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."
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Old 06-01-2007, 08:55 AM   #35
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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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 09:09 AM   #36
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Larry Collmus - Gulfstream, Monmouth, Suffolk occasionally
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Old 06-01-2007, 09:38 AM   #37
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Larry Collmus

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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
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Old 06-01-2007, 09:41 AM   #38
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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.


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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 10:02 AM   #39
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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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 10:36 AM   #40
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Thumbs up Bob Weems

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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
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Old 06-01-2007, 11:07 AM   #41
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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.
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Old 06-01-2007, 12:54 PM   #42
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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?
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Yes, Larry definitely got me started in racing.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:06 PM   #44
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Woodbine caller

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

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