racetrackringo 27 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Is supposedly on holiday in Australia this week but is there any truth to the rumour that he is actually over there getting interviewed to return to Aussie for their premier race calling position in Melbourne to replace Greg Miles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,869 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 You are the only one starting that rumor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Good luck to him if he is chasing this promotion. Also will advance the career of a Kiwi or two. scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racetrackringo 27 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, scooby3051 said: You are the only one starting that rumor on here maybe, but i am aware through a friend of mine who works for Racing Victoria Mark Mcnamara has been talked about very highly and a possible contender to replace Greg Miles. So don't know if he is chasing it or not but I know the position was advertised recently and i'm sure as an ex aussie he would aspire to calling the Melbourne cup and a man of his quality he would do a great job Kundalini and jack 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,947 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 I hope that he gets the job as I actually prefer the NZ accent for our race calling. MS26 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,947 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Having said the Greg Miles is without doubt the best racecaller currently operating in Australasia even if he has an Australian accent. At least it's from the ABC unlike Mark's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy 475 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 It would be no surprise to anyone if he applied and then got the job as he's damn good at what he does.But personally i hope he sticks around Canterbury for a while yet. chelseacol, Belinda, Overcheck and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 I hope he is here for another couple of years but the simple reality is Melbourne will get him and if it was to be tomorrow (and my info says it is) so be it - an amazing caller - accurate- quick - deliberate - photo finish perfect - doesn't eat sausage rolls - a racing man No brainer - he is gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
racetrackringo 27 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, turny said: I hope he is here for another couple of years but the simple reality is Melbourne will get him and if it was to be tomorrow (and my info says it is) so be it - an amazing caller - accurate- quick - deliberate - photo finish perfect - doesn't eat sausage rolls - a racing man No brainer - he is gone So you have heard the same info I have that he is in contention for the greg miles job? Turny 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseacol 2,488 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Insider said: I hope that he gets the job as I actually prefer the NZ accent for our race calling. Really ?? Bit weird that one - he has a great voice and is the best running round here by a distance. Personally I dont care where he is from if he is great at what he does. We will miss him if the rumours are true Belinda, jasonmccook1, We're Doomed and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,547 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Hell yeah..the best around by a country mile IMO. Be very sad if we lost him, but all the best to him if that happens. Just makes the treatment of Tom Wood even sillier. Idiots. Belinda, jasonmccook1 and We're Doomed 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 It's a no brainer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Not unexpected that he would aspire to a job like that is it? Even if he is a harness man primarily. Good luck to the guy if he does get it - seems a great bloke and above all an excellent caller. Another loss for NZ Racing though but in Matt Cross an excellent replacement. Just hope she it comes to NZ Cup week they do not import someone for the big days like they did with Tom Wood. That would be a a bit more challenging with the Trots as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Pam Robson said: Hell yeah..the best around by a country mile IMO. Be very sad if we lost him, but all the best to him if that happens. Just makes the treatment of Tom Wood even sillier. Idiots. No need to worry, George will pop down and do Cup Week as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny 1,224 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: No need to worry, George will pop down and do Cup Week as well. No thanks Belinda and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotare_Hunter 748 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Be some sort of swansong for Trevor to call all 3 codes during cup week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 3200m would almost allow Trevor enough time to get through the field once. Trump, chelseacol, TheMug and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmccook1 2,359 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Kotare_Hunter said: Be some sort of swansong for Trevor to call all 3 codes during cup week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay 1,719 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Plenty to choose from - Jason, Aaron, Davey, um um um oh yes George. Not much "experience" around is there, can see Matt going south but not Christchurch yet. Trevor's thoughts known, but really no serious prospects from the kennels, so left field here we come - oh yes another name for "leftfield" is Australia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, eljay said: Plenty to choose from - Jason, Aaron, Davey, um um um oh yes George. Not much "experience" around is there, can see Matt going south but not Christchurch yet. Trevor's thoughts known, but really no serious prospects from the kennels, so left field here we come - oh yes another name for "leftfield" is Australia. If M Mac goes Matt Cross will get Canterbury. He is going great guns and is the logical choice. But lets be clear this is all supposition - he hasn't gone yet nor do we have any real proof he is even interested in departing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Calling Orange Harness today. jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 Very valid point by tom, maybe best to wait an see if there is any certainty or just another rumor that will drag on for some time. jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Bob 4 Report post Posted February 3, 2018 I think Matt is a good caller, but in my book Marc is a big personality all round, has humour, a great caller, Davey Mac his only rival for me jasonmccook1, Belinda and THE TORCH 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Think i heard him call the trots at orange today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Hek , that's a strange assignment !! Orange's only fame is that it's where most of Australian Kelvinator fridges are made and its miles from nowhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
