Black Kirrama 1,513 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Tom Wood's huge future was assured as a NZ race caller tonight He was invited to call at Kranji. He has endorsed our faith and beliefs tonight with his calling a resticted Maiden event. Terrific call,by Tom, with the Laurie Laxon trained Dicaprio and Oscar racing winning the race !! Tom follows in the foot steps of Tony Lee, George Simon,Micheal Knight and Bruce Sherwin in calling Asian races early in their careers. Rev rdytdy, vanturk1, Tinkerbelle and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Well one poster who was removed from here gave him hell last week on another site.... I hope he gets the gig there as he is under utilized here in NZ and is one of the best commentators in the country.... the guy is only 26.... how good will he be in a few years...great call for first time there... but some just know everything...and will pull him to bits on a day he makes some imaginary mistake to the grandstand experts....yeah right!!!! Good on you Tom stick it up them. Grego and gubellini 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 http://www.turfclub.com.sg/MediaCenter/VideoGallery/Pages/RaceVideos.aspx?url=http%3a%2f%2fvideos.turfclub.com.sg%2f2016%2f20160923SR02.mp4&MeetingDate=2016-09-23T00%3a00%3a00Z&Year=2016&RaceNumber=2&title=20160923SR02&RaceType=RaceVideos&index=0#.V-UTAaNh0Q9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Seamless, sign here Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Outstanding call. A rising star. We missed you at the Foxton trials yesterday, though your stand in did a fine job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 6 hours ago, scooby3051 said: Well one poster who was removed from here gave him hell last week on another site.... I hope he gets the gig there as he is under utilized here in NZ and is one of the best commentators in the country.... the guy is only 26.... how good will he be in a few years...great call for first time there... but some just know everything...and will pull him to bits on a day he makes some imaginary mistake to the grandstand experts....yeah right!!!! Good on you Tom stick it up them. Good news that you removed him and its probably the right home for him based on his posts. Also, well done to Tom on his call. You don't get invited there in any capacity unless you know what you are doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom 494 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 As much as I hate to rain on the parade of the Tom Wood fan club, I would like to present a slightly different opinion and perspective if I may. I don't have Trackside where I live so I have to rely on Radio Trackside for my racecalls and I find Tom Wood's calls frustrating in the extreme. Good commentators paint a picture of a race so without seeing it you have a pretty good idea of where each runner has settled. And into the straight they will mention the leaders and then which runners are running on and then gradually building to the climax of the race culminating in the finish. They will also use the tone of their voice to let listeners know once the winner of the race becomes obvious, so punters know at that moment whether they have won or lost. I find Wood's calls more hype than information. At the start he ALWAYS says "off to a perfect dispatch" even when the stipes report later reveals two or three runners have missed the start or have been impeded. But it's really down the straight that I find listening to him most frustrating. He will list the horses in contention culminating in shouting two or three names back and forth until he either shouts the winner's name or more often than not "Not sure!" As I say I am speaking from the perspective of someone who is only able to listen on radio, and on this basis I find him very frustrating. He's not very accurate either, although maybe this is something which he will get better at in time. Maybe he is fantastic if you can see with your own eyes what is happening in the race. But the top race callers don't need that as they paint a picture with their words. And I'm sure if the Race Cafe Hall of Famers who have posted on this thread try listening to his calls without pictures (and with a vested interest in the race) they will see what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Still waiting for the call up on a premiere meeting in nz, may not have to bother now.I did mention in a earlier thread that he may move on and leave the ranks abit thin. Good on him. elbow and We're Doomed 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 24, 2016 3 hours ago, Phantom said: As much as I hate to rain on the parade of the Tom Wood fan club, I would like to present a slightly different opinion and perspective if I may. I don't have Trackside where I live so I have to rely on Radio Trackside for my racecalls and I find Tom Wood's calls frustrating in the extreme. Good commentators paint a picture of a race so without seeing it you have a pretty good idea of where each runner has settled. And into the straight they will mention the leaders and then which runners are running on and then gradually building to the climax of the race culminating in the finish. They will also use the tone of their voice to let listeners know once the winner of the race becomes obvious, so punters know at that moment whether they have won or lost. I find Wood's calls more hype than information. At the start he ALWAYS says "off to a perfect dispatch" even when the stipes report later reveals two or three runners have missed the start or have been impeded. But it's really down the straight that I find listening to him most frustrating. He will list the horses in contention culminating in shouting two or three names back and forth until he either shouts the winner's name or more often than not "Not sure!" As I say I am speaking from the perspective of someone who is only able to listen on radio, and on this basis I find him very frustrating. He's not very accurate either, although maybe this is something which he will get better at in time. Maybe he is fantastic if you can see with your own eyes what is happening in the race. But the top race callers don't need that as they paint a picture with their words. And I'm sure if the Race Cafe Hall of Famers who have posted on this thread try listening to his calls without pictures (and with a vested interest in the race) they will see what I mean. As I said there is always one expert wanting to take pot shots at a young and up and coming caller... were you perfect when you started your chosen profession??? barryb and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 24, 2016 And well done to father Chris winning the former great race the Mitchelson Cup... his team is flying. barryb, Grego, jasonmccook1 and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Tom had a job interview while in Singapore. May land a commentating role there in the near future. Best wishes to him. Grant R, jasonmccook1, Turny and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, gubellini said: Tom had a job interview while in Singapore. May land a commentating role there in the near future. Best wishes to him. That was the very reason for the trip up there Gubes. Interview and race call. gubellini 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 35 minutes ago, gubellini said: Tom had a job interview while in Singapore. May land a commentating role there in the near future. Best wishes to him. Hope he does, to good to be used as a part time caller here. jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing/LP56931/Wood-nails-Singapore-audition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Good on him, and if he does go I hope someone reveals who the halfwit was that refused to let him call anything decent in the Central Districts. They should be the next to go, and somehow I doubt they will head somewhere that is considered a step up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMD is rife 211 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 T Lee to return if Tom gets the Singapore gig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, SMD is rife said: T Lee to return if Tom gets the Singapore gig? T Lee is not even in Singapore?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Jason Teaz to the Central Districts Matt Cross to Otago? jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Kevin payne might make the come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,947 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Attn: John Allen, I know that the CEO shouldn't interfere, but in this instance take some advise and pull rank. If Tom does go to Singapore, (good on him if he does) do everything in your power to encourage Tony Lee back to the fold. You will be a hero and the great unwashed might finally start believing in you. Liz Ligerzero and chelseacol 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant R 348 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 I really like Tom Woods calls great to see a young caller/Presenter going after a dream . He will be a loss if he does get the gig but you can't hold back young go getters Go Tom gubellini 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMD is rife 211 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 13 hours ago, scooby3051 said: T Lee is not even in Singapore?? Who said he was?? Learn to read. We're Doomed, kdt and Insider 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted September 27, 2016 How the hell can we let TW go - what the hell is going on - the industry is stuffed on more level than I credited - what a waste - invest in tomorrow and TW would be an obvious - I am shocked We're Doomed and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted September 27, 2016 36 minutes ago, turny said: How the hell can we let TW go - what the hell is going on - the industry is stuffed on more level than I credited - what a waste - invest in tomorrow and TW would be an obvious - I am shocked The experience of calling in Singapore is a terrific opportunity for Tom, one incidentally, that George Simon took earlier in his career. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted September 27, 2016 Does anyone know how long Tom has been banned from calling any meeting with a group race in the CD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
