Larry Collmus no longer NYRA announcer

[FantasticDan]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

This thread perfectly explains the insanity that is the INTERNET.

There is a guy on here trying to pass off as fact that Collmus was making three quarters of a million dollars calling races for six months a year at NYRA.

$750,000 for half a year's work.

I would guess that Collmus' contract was likely in line with what Durkin was getting (as mentioned above).. not $750K/yr, but still $$$$

https://www.timesunion.com/local/art...es-5833759.php

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by FantasticDan

I would guess that Collmus' contract was likely in line with what Durkin was getting (as mentioned above).. not $750K/yr, but still $$$$

You really think they were paying Collmus what they were paying Durkin? Durkin was at the end of his career...and he was basically a legend...one can reasonably assume Collmus wasn't making what Durkin was getting...and one can see he certainly wasn't getting anything near 750k

[Irishfever]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

This thread perfectly explains the insanity that is the INTERNET.

There is a guy on here trying to pass off as fact that Collmus was making three quarters of a million dollars calling races for six months a year at NYRA.

$750,000 for half a year's work.

The freakin' CEO of NYRA doesn't make $750,000 a year...not anywhere close to that...but this guy is trying to make you believe the track announcer is making that kind of money.

That's why it sometimes shames me to be a part of this giant misinformation machine called the Internet.

Here you go ...straight from the land of magical pixies and unicorns.

[46zilzal]

Imbriale is fine

[Bobskim]

LMAO...... Mouthful of a Gulfstream adult beverage just hit my iPad screen.

[cj]

Originally Posted by Irishfever

Here you go ...straight from the land of magical pixies and unicorns.

Just because somebody texted it doesn't make it true.

[Irishfever]

Originally Posted by cj

Just because somebody texted it doesn't make it true.

Duhhhhh.. thats why I said my brother isn't always right but when it comes to info he prolly sports a better than .900 average.

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by Irishfever

Here you go ...straight from the land of magical pixies and unicorns.

Dude...you and your source couldn't be more wrong. Durkin didn't come close to 750 and he was getting a SWEET ASS DEAL....

If you believe that bullshit, then there is nothing more I can do for you.

You do realize there are people on here with the ability to get the real story, correct?

This isn't twitter. lulz

[Tom]

Originally Posted by cj

Just because somebody texted it doesn't make it true.

But, but, it's the INTERNET!
It must be true!

[Bobskim]

Originally Posted by Bobskim

LMAO...... Mouthful of a Gulfstream adult beverage just hit my iPad screen.

Hey PA, do you have iPad replacement insurance? Think I fried the iPad.

[Irishfever]

Originally Posted by Tom

But, but, it's the INTERNET!
It must be true!

Texting is the INTERNET!! You must work at DARPA lol

[FantasticDan]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

You really think they were paying Collmus what they were paying Durkin?

Unless has a lousy agent, yes, I believe his contract was on par with Durkin.

[wisconsin]

Originally Posted by rastajenk

I think Pete Aiello would be interested for a fraction of that.

Why would he want to leave his gravy gig in Florida?

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by cj

You can never hear the announcer much anyway at the track. But these days most people bet from home. I think the announcer matters at least somewhat even if it isn't a conscience thing.

Maybe, but all that requires is someone who is accurate. A replacement level announcer is fine.

Collmus was far, far above replacement level

[Suff]

John Imbreal is also the voice of the NYRA voice mail tree? No lie, 1.718.641.4700, Press 1 for Box Office , 2 for security Call Monday and buy some tickets before you die. .


The man is a legend and stone-cold-new-york. He intro'd Mariano Riveria at Saratoga last year 2019. He was flying that day. Real charmer too.

I'm willing to be wrong that FL is in play. What's up with Larry Colmuss? The topic has Leaped-Frogged over where's tom brady moving to. Greenwich Ct, latest.

Segway: Portnoy. Ka-CHING! Penn National. Boston Sucks.

Gulfstream appears to be going to an immersive experience at the track where the announcer is a key part of the event.

I took these videos today, 1-31-20, but these speakers showed up ~ 2 weeks ago. No dog in the fight, but when I think about Stronach building on top of this, I see the announcer as Priority #1 and that leads me to Larry.

Up and down the track, 1/8th pole to the wire, about 20 units.

I took 3. 1/3, 1/3, finish line. Continuous Sound experience.

16th pole

YouTube

Further down track.

YouTube

Post Race-Waiting for the Horses to come back, photo etc... at finish line.

YouTube