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Old 05-15-2008, 05:10 PM
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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?
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Old 05-15-2008, 06:02 PM
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...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.
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Old 05-15-2008, 07:15 PM
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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.
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:15 PM
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...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.
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:04 PM
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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.
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:07 PM
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easy or he will be giving you "reminders" in a wide an hopefull run
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:12 PM
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...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?
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You are knocking John Dooley?
LOL!!

I want no part of this thread because Dooley is probably my favorite announcer
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:19 PM
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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.
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:57 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I like my beer cold, my cheeseburgers plain, and my race callers boring.
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I must have weird hearing (well, I know I do - my left typanograph was double-peaked) but I find the nasal tone that creeps into Mr. Dooley's calls like fingernails on the blackboard. FG is my favorite track and the one I 'cap best, but it is hard for me to listen to the calls all day long. Nothing to do with his competency, of course.
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Very good timing ...funny!

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you gotta love vic and his lasagna!
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I like my beer cold, my cheeseburgers plain, and my race callers boring.
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