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08-07-2014, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
Mark and Nancy should be working a better track. They would be great a larger venue.
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I respectfully disagree. They are outstanding for their local knowledge and their understated but casual tone is a great fit for that particular venue.
But put them in the paddock at Saratoga or Del Mar and ask them to banter back and forth like that? It wouldn't fly.
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08-07-2014, 01:05 AM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Milkshaker
I respectfully disagree. They are outstanding for their local knowledge and their understated but casual tone is a great fit for that particular venue.
But put them in the paddock at Saratoga or Del Mar and ask them to banter back and forth like that? It wouldn't fly.
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I think they would adapt
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08-07-2014, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
Mark won't bust balls. He's classier than that. Everybody has their preferences.
Mark and Nancy should be working a better track. They would be great a larger venue.
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I'm not criticizing Mark and Nancy, I just wonder why they keep talking so close to post time. Give the people a few minutes to digest what they say instead of talking so close to post time. I don't want to have to mute the volume because I listen for the announcer to let me know how close they are to post.
I never listen to on track handicappers because I find they can screw up your own handicapping but of all tracks, I don't know of any where they keep throwing stuff at you so close to post time like they do at mountaineer.
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08-07-2014, 09:46 AM
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#19
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 1,114
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Love the Mtn handicapping show, part of the reason why its really the only nighttime track I handicap beside Canterbury nights.
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08-07-2014, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 232
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I always have the sound down when I play online. I barely want to hear so I know when the horses take off. I like mountaineer but the odds have big drops late, way too many scratches so you cant handicap ahead of time, but usually have more than 6 or 7 horses running...not one of my favourite tracks, but we of few good choices....
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08-07-2014, 12:01 PM
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#21
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 22,655
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Mark and Nancy have been doing the show for a long time (20-30 years?)
They have some funny tote action there and they are pretty good at picking out show jumpers weak picks.
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08-07-2014, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 670
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I love playing Mountaineer and I love listening to Mark and Nancy. If you want to learn handicapping and gather some information about the local product, you won't find a better team.
I also wish they would speak a little louder or maybe raise the mic volume.
Mountainman, any chance of you and/or Nancy joining Twitter?
Thanks.
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08-07-2014, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: MILWAUKEE
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I like Mark and Nancy, good commentary.
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08-07-2014, 09:42 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I've been referred to so many times as underrated, that I'm pretty sure I'm now overrated.
In response to a few pertinent comments: 1) YES, we do talk too close to post, and the problem has been exacerbated by a shortened time-period between races. But we are working hard to get out sooner.
2) OF COURSE I could adapt and do a less conversational show. In fact, I'm a hardcore handicapper and sometimes fear I bombard viewers with info that's a bit too arcane(or subtle), so I do try to lighten it up from time to time. Also, my boss endorses my edgy outspokenness and unpredictable nature on the air. And she wants the show to entertain just a bit, as well as inform.
3) The sound guy adjusted my mike last night. It was set too low. So please let me know if I continue to come across muffled. BELIEVE ME, as those who have visited the studio will attest, I talk plenty loud.
4) I'm close to taking the twitter plunge. Please, god, don't let me be TOO blunt.
5) While I like to think I'd be more than just another analyst if I worked elsewhere, I freely admit my foremost asset is deep local knowledge of a longstanding nature.
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08-07-2014, 09:51 PM
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#25
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,208
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The sound mic was too low. It was like listening to a golf tournament most days.
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