HRTV

[justindew]

Have you ever noticed that HRTV commentators always find a way to mention the Kentucky Derby. I was watching earlier today, and one guy said "...and his sire is Crypto Star, who of course ran 5th in the Kentucky Derby." Seemed like an odd "stat" to bring up. And they do this year round, too.

Do these commentators have a frame of reference limited only to the Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup?

[justindew]

...and can someone tell John Dooley (who I'm sure is a very nice guy) that we live in America and we don't refer to races by their post time?

Sorry. I'm in a bad mood today.

[pick4]

and since TVG lost the rights to take wagers on Churchill Downs they only mention the Kentucky Derby when necessary. The guys at TVG go to all lengths to never utter the words Churchill Downs.

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by justindew

...and can someone tell John Dooley (who I'm sure is a very nice guy) that we live in America and we don't refer to races by their post time?

Sorry. I'm in a bad mood today.

Nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

Nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.

....I met him briefly at Fair Grounds. Seemed like a cool guy. Everyone liked him. But I think he tries to get too creative with his calls.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

easy or he will be giving you "reminders" in a wide an hopefull run

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

...and can someone tell John Dooley (who I'm sure is a very nice guy) that we live in America and we don't refer to races by their post time?

Sorry. I'm in a bad mood today.

You are knocking John Dooley?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You are knocking John Dooley?

LOL!!

I want no part of this thread because Dooley is probably my favorite announcer

[justindew]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You are knocking John Dooley?

No!!!

I think he gets too creative with his calls sometimes. He didn't used to do that. He just called the races. Now he adds a bunch a stuff into his calls, like the post time of the race. I don't know. Seems unnecessary.

He's probably one of the top three announcers. Just wish he went back to his old style. That's all.

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by justindew

No!!!

I think he gets too creative with his calls sometimes. He didn't used to do that. He just called the races. Now he adds a bunch a stuff into his calls, like the post time of the race. I don't know. Seems unnecessary.

He's probably one of the top three announcers. Just wish he went back to his old style. That's all.

being creative is what makes him great. aside from a good voice and being accurate, he works daily to make his calls unique and different and not fall into a rut. Thats why i like him and Wrona, they are always keeping it fresh and changing it up.

[sundaysilenceforever]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

being creative is what makes him great. aside from a good voice and being accurate, he works daily to make his calls unique and different and not fall into a rut. Thats why i like him and Wrona, they are always keeping it fresh and changing it up.

I agree 100%. He (Dooley) is one of my favorite callers....maybe even THE favorite. He also has a way of building the excitement - even on the most mundane of races.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

being creative is what makes him great. aside from a good voice and being accurate, he works daily to make his calls unique and different and not fall into a rut. Thats why i like him and Wrona, they are always keeping it fresh and changing it up.

I like my beer cold, my cheeseburgers plain, and my race callers boring.