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05-10-2014, 10:45 AM
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Best ever IMO. Too many great calls to even start listing. Smarty's Belmont still my favorite.
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05-10-2014, 10:53 AM
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it will be hard to replace him and i hope he enjoys his retirement. i only heard him live once at saratoga but i will definitely miss that voice and his calls.
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05-10-2014, 10:55 AM
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I hope this doesn't get the Durkin detractors cheering . Are there any announcers out there who anyone thinks might be a suitable replacement? And don't say John Imbriale, please !
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05-10-2014, 10:57 AM
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I'm really really going to miss him.
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05-10-2014, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jk3521
I hope this doesn't get the Durkin detractors cheering . Are there any announcers out there who anyone thinks might be a suitable replacement? And don't say John Imbriale, please !
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Durkin gets it...he knows its time, great career will be miss greatly on big racing days..
Agree not Imbriale
Sam Mckee would be my choice.
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05-10-2014, 11:08 AM
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I hope this doesn't get the Durkin detractors cheering . Are there any announcers out there who anyone thinks might be a suitable replacement? And don't say John Imbriale, please !
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What's wrong with Johnny I?
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05-10-2014, 11:10 AM
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this proves how great a man he is, he is going to retire on top. what a great guy who knows how to tell funny jokes.
best of luck to you Tom, i hope your horses win plenty of races and now you can go in person to watch them.
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05-10-2014, 11:23 AM
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He'll be missed but he's earned his retirement. a class act and great race caller.
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05-10-2014, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wiffleball whizz
What's wrong with Johnny I?
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What's wrong with you? 
Nothing exactly "wrong" with him, just the wrong man. I can't picture him calling the "classic" races. He's okay for the mid-winter bottom rung claimers.
Last edited by jk3521; 05-10-2014 at 11:43 AM.
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05-10-2014, 11:47 AM
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As if the races weren't enough. Now, a greater reason to be there Belmont Week, and to be at Saratoga during August .. his last season, his last summer in the booth.
To sit in the grandstand in the afternoons looking out over the track and the turf courses. I smile when I hear this man say the words ...
"Welcome to beautiful Belmont Park."
"I will miss you and I thank you, Tom Durkin. Blessings of joy and good health throughout your retirement. You're .. Simply The Best!"
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05-10-2014, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Grits
As if the races weren't enough. Now, a greater reason to be there Belmont Week, and to be at Saratoga during August .. his last season, his last summer in the booth.
To sit in the grandstand in the afternoons looking out over the track and the turf courses. I smile when I hear this man say the words ...
"Welcome to beautiful Belmont Park."
"I will miss you and I thank you, Tom Durkin. Blessings of joy and good health throughout your retirement. You're .. Simply The Best!"
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DITTO !! You've said it all !!
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05-10-2014, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jballscalls
Best ever IMO. Too many great calls to even start listing. Smarty's Belmont still my favorite.
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That one's too tough for me to link  , let's go with Afleet Alex's Preakness.. 
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05-10-2014, 12:06 PM
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gelding
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05-10-2014, 12:29 PM
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How about the guy from Hollywood park
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