Black Kirrama 1,486 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/50626/6/Race-Detail.aspx With Georgy away we are truly blessed to have Zillionair race caller Sir Bruce bringing his world wide knowledge and fantastic verbal craft to winter Racing. This is the commentary link to Bruce's race call on The Ryder Stakes R 6 at Te Rapa 30.07.22. Watch and note how Bruce identifies McNab on Pacific Dragon as being in front at the home turn. Sophmaze looms, and looks the danger. Bruce got it right.. Thanks Bruce . Rev skoota, Alf Riston, Baz (NZ) and 6 others 7 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,062 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 Have to agree, I was in the crowd and his call on Bullybrooks race got the heart pumping. Leggy, Insider, Baz (NZ) and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 I think he is way under used here in NZ one of the best. THE TORCH, shaneMcAlister, Alf Riston and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood Jaunty 148 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 Fully agreed; he is excellent shaneMcAlister, Gruff and THE TORCH 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 Bruce is far and away the best commentator in the north. He understands speed and tempo during a race. Very analytical in his pre race comments. shaneMcAlister, Gruff, Black Kirrama and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,537 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 Have to agree also. He commentated down at Riccarton many years ago, boy I was impressed. I was fortunate to have a winner on the day, ridden by a young James McDonald. Commentary was gold. Black Kirrama, shaneMcAlister and Cubes 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, gubellini said: Bruce is far and away the best commentator in the north. He understands speed and tempo during a race. Very analytical in his pre race comments. Because he is not simply a talking head...talk for the sake of it...he knows his form and he enjoys his job...dunno why he is not used more in the role... THE TORCH, Alf Riston and Black Kirrama 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 scooby3051 I agree. He is the Managing Director of Raffle Farms in Cambridge. That would take up most of his time. Always impressed when he fills in as a commentator. Grossly underused in that role. Black Kirrama 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palliser 715 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 Yes, very under utilised, is there any reason for that ? And agree a star race caller, and excellent to listen to pre race, no waffle, just clear concise and accurate Alf Riston and Black Kirrama 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,719 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 I was on-course at Te Rapa Saturday and noticed two things...Bruce Sherwin's excellent race calling resulting in the large crowd erupting loudly which in turn produced a great atmosphere! THE TORCH, Black Kirrama and barryb 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,071 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 11 hours ago, gubellini said: Bruce is far and away the best commentator in the north. He understands speed and tempo during a race. Very analytical in his pre race comments. Craig Rail is probably the best in the south. We're Doomed, Pete Lane, Black Kirrama and 2 others 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Kirrama 1,486 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 12 hours ago, Pam Robson said: Have to agree also. He commentated down at Riccarton many years ago, boy I was impressed. I was fortunate to have a winner on the day, ridden by a young James McDonald. Commentary was gold. Pam, what was your winner on the Day that Sir Bruce called your winner home. With a James on boad !! Magic for you. Congrats on having a Bruce Sherwin winner !! Can you post the video on here ?? Rev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Robson 1,537 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Black Kirrama said: Pam, what was your winner on the Day that Sir Bruce called your winner home. With a James on boad !! Magic for you. Congrats on having a Bruce Sherwin winner !! Can you post the video on here ?? Rev Finian's Rainbow. No video sorry. shaneMcAlister 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 4,489 Report post Posted August 1, 2022 Agree regarding Bruce being a top caller and enjoy his commentary's. Just a pity his Golf ability is not at the same level Gruff, shaneMcAlister, Alf Riston and 3 others 1 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,719 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Midget said: Agree regarding Bruce being a top caller and enjoy his commentary's. Just a pity his Golf ability is not at the same level Surprising with such a large stroke...because I'd imagine his golf clubs would be at least 2m in length! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 mikenz agree about Craig Rail being the best in the south. Like Bruce very under-utilised. We're Doomed, JTeaz and Palliser 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangfire 48 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 Bruce is an expert form analyst, as a caller he can read the race, the individuals, and most importantly he has the ability to sum up for us how its unfolding. And he does it so effortlessly you'd think they were going around in slow motion. BIG FAN JJ Flash, Alf Riston and Gruff 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,071 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 2 hours ago, gubellini said: mikenz agree about Craig Rail being the best in the south. Like Bruce very That guy from perth is a good caller too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,115 Report post Posted August 2, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 8:17 PM, mikenz said: Craig Rail is probably the best in the south. Another bizarre post by you. Have you not heard of M Cross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,778 Report post Posted August 3, 2022 The Man is a genius. Small but cheerful crowd as usual oncourse today and competitive quality racing. The Commentaries are that good you could almost close your eyes.The loss of The Bounder in the sprint and Mr Yanagidas horrifying fall marred an otherwise excellent day .Taiki had track staff in very close proximity visibly shaken and from first hand reports its incredible he is Still with us.Thoughts and Prayers for his quick recovery Black Kirrama and Memphis3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripples 33 Report post Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 6:37 AM, JJ Flash said: Another bizarre post by you. Have you not heard of M Cross I actually agree with mikenz, with due respect to Matt Cross, in my view Craig Rail is the best in the South Island, he has improved a lot when given the opportunity, his recent efforts in Canterbury when M Cross was absent were outstanding as were his calls on the West Coast circuit earlier this year. Just my opinion diesel, JJ Flash, JTeaz and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Hussai 416 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 Another good day from him yesterday at Hawera. MrBigStuff, gubellini and THE TORCH 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Hussai 416 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 I noticed JTeaz was confused with the initial comment. Do you think you're better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTeaz 119 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 Fake news Patiti and skoota 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/25/2022 at 7:36 PM, Zak Hussai said: I noticed JTeaz was confused with the initial comment. Do you think you're better? Does it really matter...some like one some like others...its Christmas be Merry. napier, Insider, JJ Flash and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...