We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 The new commentator has done a good job at Wingatui today, from the races I have heard. Looks like a timely asset for the South. First time he has ever called the gallops apparently, and first time at Wingatui obviously, so well done. Pegs Pride 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,547 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Yes, agree, thought he was very comfortable in his job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Yes Craig Rail did a very good job. First gallops call for 15 years but very experienced at calling harness and dog races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Rail is the goods, or was. Time will tell but class is permanent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Absolutely sick of these Aussie commentators. Been going on to long. Wonder why south island racing is slipping. Gives us a break. Whose behind this sabotaging S.I racing. Been at least 10+ years of pushing the mute button. This is disgraceful. Baz (NZ), Maximus, Pegs Pride and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Claude,just count yourself lucky these Ozzie’s have stepped up, and besides how good are they Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, claude55 said: Absolutely sick of these Aussie commentators. Been going on to long. Wonder why south island racing is slipping. Gives us a break. Whose behind this sabotaging S.I racing. Been at least 10+ years of pushing the mute button. This is disgraceful. Thank you for that obviously well thought out contribution. Always good to hear the minority viewpoint in any discussion. Cubes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Send him up north then. And watch the fall of north island racing. Who is behind these Aussie commentators. Its terrible Baz (NZ) and THE TORCH 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Bukowski 411 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, claude55 said: Send him up north then. And watch the fall of north island racing. Who is behind these Aussie commentators. Its terrible Be happy you got an Aussie , or soon it"ll be like SI Jockey ranks and you'll have a Karunaratane calling. 47South and Pam Robson 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,547 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Gruff said: Claude,just count yourself lucky these Ozzie’s have stepped up, and besides how good are they Bloody good. Maximus and Black Kirrama 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneasy 497 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 13 hours ago, claude55 said: Absolutely sick of these Aussie commentators. Been going on to long. Wonder why south island racing is slipping. Gives us a break. Whose behind this sabotaging S.I racing. Been at least 10+ years of pushing the mute button. This is disgraceful. I beg to differ, our owners and us don't agree that South Island racing is slipping and I guess the $6mill+ we have won in Stakes the 5 years that Matt and I have been training in partnership supports our opinion. Fields here are generally larger and in particular Riccarton, on a decent track, is very good racing for the 23 race days they have. If you have any idea I can't see how a commentator has any effect on your view of racing Patiti, gubellini, interested party and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 13 hours ago, claude55 said: Absolutely sick of these Aussie commentators. Been going on to long. Wonder why south island racing is slipping. Gives us a break. Whose behind this sabotaging S.I racing. Been at least 10+ years of pushing the mute button. This is disgraceful. Congratulations! You’ve taken ignorance and stupidity to a new level!! barryb, Cubes, dock leaf and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Dont know anything about this commentator and only watched first two races but personally I thought he was excellent , hope he's signed up for decent run at it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 665 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 A capable caller but it just doesn't feel or sound right. He has a strong Australian accent and it felt weird listening to him call a race at my favourite track. The guy can call - dont get me wrong but it just feels like all our horses have flown to Kyneton or Mildura for their race. Strange because MM is an Ocker but might have seamlessly fitted in because he didnt have a strong accent. I'll probably get used to it and as long as he doesnt start saying dumb stuff mid race or tip the entire field (like the potential number 1 in the South) then it should work out well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Can you tell me what happened to the first Aussie commentator. Then can you tell me why the last one just left. So we are going for three in a row. Insult to those who have been and those N.Z rs coming on. As you say we are doomed. And also what you are saying is the kiwi guy that this Aussie is replacing us costing S.I racing money because he's a kiwi. What flag is at your house.??????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, THE TORCH said: A capable caller but it just doesn't feel or sound right. He has a strong Australian accent and it felt weird listening to him call a race at my favourite track. The guy can call - dont get me wrong but it just feels like all our horses have flown to Kyneton or Mildura for their race. Strange because MM is an Ocker but might have seamlessly fitted in because he didnt have a strong accent. I'll probably get used to it and as long as he doesnt start saying dumb stuff mid race or tip the entire field (like the potential number 1 in the South) then it should work out well. I thought he sounded very clear and professional. No "early doors", "lets bring it on", "ribbon of light", no attempt to force his own personality onto the call, just a clear accurate description of what was happening. I think a lot of commentators could learn that it is not about them being a personality, but rather about giving an accurate call. My own personal favourite for that is the Melbourne chap who I think is superb. Having said that Mark Mac was one of the few who could successfully bring some personality to his calls while still being accurate. Someone mentioned that the new caller for Canterbury has been announced. I haven't seen it officially anywhere. Have they announced who is being sent down to call Cup Week? Surely the precedent has been set and he won't be allowed to do Cup Week with a Group 1 each day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, claude55 said: Can you tell me what happened to the first Aussie commentator. Then can you tell me why the last one just left. So we are going for three in a row. Insult to those who have been and those N.Z rs coming on. As you say we are doomed. And also what you are saying is the kiwi guy that this Aussie is replacing us costing S.I racing money because he's a kiwi. What flag is at your house.??????? The first one died, so we can hardly blame him for that, and I thought we did bloody well to hold the last one in Canty as long as we did. And the Otago caller is effectively replacing no one as the last chap used to commute and gave up on that, so the position was vacant. And this will be my last response to you. I'm not sure whether you are just taking the piss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 And worst you want to get rid of north island commentators and replaced them with Aussie ones. Where is your thinking about. George and Tony I guess we as a nation have to apologize to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 How did he die. What were the circumstances and why did the last one leave what were the circumstances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 23, 2019 Also I have never heard of a race caller make fun of a jockeys name. This jock ricks life and limb every time he/she gets on a horse then gets harrashed because of his last name. Then does it again still the rangiora trials. That jockey didn't look amused. Did that race commentator ask if he could make fun of this jockey to a transcript audience. Good riddance I say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 10:25 AM, claude55 said: How did he die. What were the circumstances and why did the last one leave what were the circumstances. Darryn Tyquin was killed in a car accident. Mark Mac has taken up a role back in Australia...he's been here ten years or so and did a fantastic job. Matt Cross has replaced him as the new Southern commentator. Pam Robson 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 Thank goodness a kiwi up here. And what was the circumstances of the car crashing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, claude55 said: Thank goodness a kiwi up here. And what was the circumstances of the car crashing. Seriously , the bloke has been gone a while . Not really got anything to do with commentators abilities now is it . Why drag him into it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 This Claude chap is either a child taking the piss, or more likely a total nutter. Just ignore him and hope he goes away. THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, We're Doomed said: This Claude chap is either a child taking the piss, or more likely a total nutter. Just ignore him and hope he goes away. Agree. Sounds like a right loony tune...... Mr Spyro and We're Doomed 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...