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05-20-2023, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Well, that in of itself is a fantastic reason to watch the Belmont telecast...even if the race turns up itself not so ideal.
The folks at Fox are to be applauded for doing this...what a great idea.
I don't care how long it's been...the chance to hear Durkin call one more race is amazing...he was the BEST EVER race caller in modern racing history.
Period.
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Completely agree with your thoughts on Durkin. Hands down the best race-caller I've listened to. I will tune in if for no other reason, to hear Durkin call the race.
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05-21-2023, 01:46 AM
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#32
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Originally Posted by castaway01
Durkin is 72 but Vic is 65, so your "Vic is in his prime and Durkin is old" argument doesn't work. If there's some young guy who needs a shot, then make the case for that person.
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05-23-2023, 07:35 AM
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Nice move. I don't know why NYRA didn't keep him on at the SPA for at least one day a week, after he retired. Maybe "Durkin Wednesdays."
He has a house there and spends the summer there, I believe.
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05-23-2023, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Redboard
Nice move. I don't know why NYRA didn't keep him on at the SPA for at least one day a week, after he retired. Maybe "Durkin Wednesdays."
He has a house there and spends the summer there, I believe.
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You don't know why? Because he retired.
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05-23-2023, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by the little guy
You don't know why? Because he retired.
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Well that is a reason for not keeping him on. 
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05-23-2023, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by castaway01
If Durkin isn't the greatest ever, he's on the short list. Great to hear him call another race.
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Undoubtedly on the short list, and one can argue the greatest race-caller of all time.
Hasn't called a race since 2014 though. That is a long time to be away. Thought he was older, but he is only 72.
His 2001 BC Classic call for Tiznow still brings about goosebumps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Qq...dChampionships
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06-10-2023, 06:45 PM
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I can't wait to hear him again. Is his vision good?
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06-10-2023, 07:04 PM
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It’s been great to hear him. He’s done a good job considering the long time away. His Met Mile call was the only one that wasn’t good so far
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06-10-2023, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigadam119
It’s been great to hear him. He’s done a good job considering the long time away. His Met Mile call was the only one that wasn’t good so far
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Met Mile wasn't that bad compared to the Belmont, yikes
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06-10-2023, 07:15 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
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Great call at the wire in his first race....the old gray matre..... 
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06-10-2023, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Onesome
Met Mile wasn't that bad compared to the Belmont, yikes
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Yes, that wasn’t the best either. He said Cody’s wish was toiling in last (he always runs this way) and seconds later he proceeded to pass the field like the were still.
He probably needs to call a few more races before the main day to get back into it. It’d be nice if he did Travers day.
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06-10-2023, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigadam119
Yes, that wasn’t the best either. He said Cody’s wish was toiling in last (he always runs this way) and seconds later he proceeded to pass the field like the were still.
He probably needs to call a few more races before the main day to get back into it. It’d be nice if he did Travers day.
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He was toiling in the back of the pack. Tom wasn't wrong.
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06-10-2023, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigadam119
Yes, that wasn’t the best either. He said Cody’s wish was toiling in last (he always runs this way) and seconds later he proceeded to pass the field like the were still.
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Seconds later? as in 3? or 60?
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06-10-2023, 11:50 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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He was good...his voice wasn't as strong...but his calls were good...
And those saying his Belmont was bad...how could you tell?
Most of the way down the stretch, the crowd noise was drowning him out...I couldn't hear him at all
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06-11-2023, 01:20 AM
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Just another Facist
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I thought it was great to hear him. Plain n simple.
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