slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:49 AM, uneasy said: If you have any idea I can't see how a commentator has any effect on your view of racing Can't agree although although perhaps not so relevant as previously. AS an example I don't think the role Peter Kelly played in Central Districts ever received the recognition due. He made Central Districts racing both oncourse and offcourse for so many years. Alan Bright was ok and Tony Lee a worthy replacement although now Tony nowhere near his best. Some of the Ozzie commentators are terrible except in Western Australia. Darren Flindell now very boring. Craig Rail may have been pushed out in Australia prematurely but really there is ample NZ callers available at this time. Memphis2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 4:48 PM, 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. He obviously needs help. weasel57 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel57 429 Report post Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 8:49 AM, uneasy said: 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 yes you're doing bloody well, good on you...curious to know how much of the stakes won was in the north Island over the last 5 seasons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneasy 497 Report post Posted August 28, 2019 Hopefully less than we intend winning in the next five years Patiti, Counter Punch, Pam Robson and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,824 Report post Posted August 30, 2019 I must say, this chap Justin Evans, calling at Ashburton today is a pretty reasonable commentator as well. There is probably more depth about than we thought. Grego, napier and Pam Robson 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude55 16 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 It's embarrassing having Aussie race callers here. And you don't have to be nuts or a loony to figure that out. Comments from overseas seem to agree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 That’s a bit like saying that Singapore or HK don’t need Tom Woods or, NZ didn’t need Darren Tyquin etc. Its a stupid argument. People are employed for their skills and availability. Maybe HK should employ only native Chinese to commentate on races? Some people...... scooby3051 and Mr Spyro 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,778 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Trump said: That’s a bit like saying that Singapore or HK don’t need Tom Woods or, NZ didn’t need Darren Tyquin etc. Its a stupid argument. People are employed for their skills and availability. Maybe HK should employ only native Chinese to commentate on races? Some people...... Hey Trump the locals over 22 are British nO ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...