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View Poll Results: Who are your three favorite NBC racing personalities?
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Nick Luck
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68 |
27.31% |
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Randy Moss
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118 |
47.39% |
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Jerry Baily
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95 |
38.15% |
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Ahmed Fareed
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40 |
16.06% |
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Laffit Pincay, III
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111 |
44.58% |
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Mike Tirico
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55 |
22.09% |
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Eddie Olczyk
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148 |
59.44% |
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Britney Eurton
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109 |
43.78% |
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Donna Brothers
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92 |
36.95% |
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Rebecca Lowe
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46 |
18.47% |
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Kenny Rice
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59 |
23.69% |
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Other
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57 |
22.89% |
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07-11-2019, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
TVG is a betting service which wants its viewers to bet every race and every exotic. It's on-air personalities may conclude that some bets are not worth making but be required to push them anyway. "I'm passing the late pick 4" are words never heard on TVG.
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Exactly. You do get a feeling for when they are not real keen on the sequence, stuff like "tricky" or "chalky", "no singles in this sequence".
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07-13-2019, 08:40 PM
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Mike Tirico is great. He's a perfect example of a sports commentator who learns everything in detail instead of just half-assing his job while waiting for NFL season to roll around.
Nick Luck has the British charm and wit, plus he provides great insight into the individual horses.
Donna Brothers gives you the jockey's point of view without blustering like Jerry Bailey.
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07-14-2019, 05:48 PM
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$2 Showbettor
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: The Villages
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMB@BP
Exactly. You do get a feeling for when they are not real keen on the sequence, stuff like "tricky" or "chalky", "no singles in this sequence".
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On one weekday afternoon, Rich Perloff in the Handicapsule, was doing Turf Paradise. After about three races where all his picks bombed he said: “Note to self, don’t play Turf Paradise.”
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07-16-2019, 02:34 PM
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Beat up 💪
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Beach life in Fort Lauderdale
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When Bode Express threw Johnny V in the Preakness. During the inquiry Randy Moss said : "The Track will probably refund the tickets"
I get that he is filling time while the inquiry plays out and words can just tumble out. Still , I'm not sure about him.
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07-16-2019, 08:12 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Suff
When Bode Express threw Johnny V in the Preakness. During the inquiry Randy Moss said : "The Track will probably refund the tickets"
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If he thought the starter was at fault, and the stewards agree, then yes, they would have refunded the tickets.
Sounds like he was pretty sure the starter held the horse too long and gave him an unfair start which ultimately led to the debacle with JV on the ground.
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07-19-2019, 03:42 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
Posts: 112,861
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Quote:
Originally Posted by classhandicapper
I like a jockey's perspective and anyone that's good with on track physicality from race to race. I want someone that's going to bring something to the table that I can't.
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In that case, Steve Byk - and his barbeque!  
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Who does the Racing Form Detective like in this one?
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07-19-2019, 03:43 PM
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Tirico is a professional broadcaster who,no matter the event, format, etc.gives the viewers his best effort.
Tirico is well read, does his homework and is not part of the club of 'shameless self promoters".
To fill pout my trifecta, Laffit Pincay III Great pipes( broadcasting term), good looks, does his homework and doesn't come across as though he's thinking the audience needs to be spoon fed every aspect of horse racing. Such as "folks, a horse wears shoes because..."
I'll give a nod to Donna Brothers because she is able to give the viewers a rider's perspective without being too wordy.
Honoroable mention goes to Eddie Olcyck. Former NHL player and current analyst for NBC's NHL coverage, Olcyck is a good handicapper. Gives his picks and unlike many others in his position, explains WHY he made the picks but more importantly, he also BETS the picks he gives to the viewers.
Last edited by thespaah; 07-19-2019 at 03:46 PM.
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07-20-2019, 12:16 PM
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#23
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Journeyman
Join Date: May 2018
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Johnny Weir
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07-20-2019, 03:10 PM
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Veteran
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,831
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PuckLuck
Johnny Weir
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we have a winner
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07-21-2019, 01:24 AM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AltonKelsey
we have a winner
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I'm all in on Tara if he counts.
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07-23-2019, 06:53 PM
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Is Matt Bernier still working for NBC? He no longer is with DRF.
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07-23-2019, 07:49 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMB@BP
Is Matt Bernier still working for NBC? He no longer is with DRF.
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He wasn't even listed on the poll...maybe you can find out for us and report back.
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07-23-2019, 09:26 PM
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Didnt look at the poll, nor care, i guess I can start a new thread and ask rather than lump it in here where it seemed to make sense. Just remember him on the broadcasts.
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07-24-2019, 12:14 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMB@BP
Didnt look at the poll, nor care, i guess I can start a new thread and ask rather than lump it in here where it seemed to make sense. Just remember him on the broadcasts.
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Only time I think he has been on this year that I remember was during that night card at Churchill for the Foster.
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07-29-2019, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Turf_Monster
It's refreshing having somebody making picks like Olczyk that you know beyond a doubt is actually making his own bets on the race. Nothing was funnier than (I think) Matt Carothers giving out a huge horizontal on tvg a few years ago and it turns out he didn't bet it. So he'll tell you to bet it, but he wouldnt
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Eddie O. hit a pick 6 about 10 years ago for $500,000 on about a $150 ticket. Horseplayer magazine wrote a nice story about it.
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