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eurobounce 06-13-2006 08:29 AM

Bailey or Stevens
 
Who do you like better. I really enjoy listening to Gary. But Gary is not as colorful or says any controversial things. Bailey is opinionated and does not mind criticizing another jocks ride. I will have to say that I like Bailey a little better than Stevens as an announcer.

Buffymommy 06-13-2006 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce
Who do you like better. I really enjoy listening to Gary. But Gary is not as colorful or says any controversial things. Bailey is opinionated and does not mind criticizing another jocks ride. I will have to say that I like Bailey a little better than Stevens as an announcer.


Silly question. But honestly, I like Gary's personality better. Not that I don't like Bailey's thought process or his personality. But you know me the "BE NICE" police, who else am I going to say. I will say that I do listen a lot to what both of them have to say. Gary is a little more "politically correct".

Pointg5 06-13-2006 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce
Who do you like better. I really enjoy listening to Gary. But Gary is not as colorful or says any controversial things. Bailey is opinionated and does not mind criticizing another jocks ride. I will have to say that I like Bailey a little better than Stevens as an announcer.


Doesn't say controversial things, Stevens has named no less than 20 horses the best horse ever, it's rediculous. That being said, I think they are both good and glad to have them broadcasting, what a great gig...

2Hot4TV 06-13-2006 09:28 AM

A little bit of both. Never at the same time. Cant watch one all the time.

Thunder Gulch 06-13-2006 09:28 AM

I always liked Gary, but as discussed in another thread, Bailey really makes me feel like I'm getting some true insight and not just some glossy commentary. It may be that he turns everyone against him in the future to the point that nobody talks to JB, but right now, I prefer him.

miraja2 06-13-2006 09:30 AM

I think they are both good additions to the networks' race coverage. Even though I never cared fo JB as a jock and always liked GS......as analysts I think JB is better.

exquisitequine 06-13-2006 09:30 AM

bailey is mean. Gary is hot. I loved him in seabiscuit!

Bailey made smarty lose and i will never forgive him for that.

pdrift1 06-13-2006 09:33 AM

bailey-more articulate then stevens and like some of you said has a opinion and sticks with it.when it comes out of bailys mouth i tend to believe he actually means what he says instead of gary sometimes playing to what he thinks we want to hear.but yes both are doing a great job and a asset to the sport since they have come aboard in thier new rolls instead of droping off the face of racing. with these two we finally have opinions from jockeys that were at the top of thier game and felt the pressures and situations that guys like cory black and iggy can't give. but dont get me wrong i'm a fan of iggy puglisi-hes just a cool dude and also a asset to tvg

chupster2 06-13-2006 09:47 AM

I haven't gotten to see a lot of Stevens yet, but Bailey is really quite good. I think having the jockey angle is great for the sport and enriches the coverage. That's also why I like Donna Brothers. She never asks the jockey's dumb questions. I had a friend who knows nothing about racing but commented on "how good that lady on the horse is".

Seattleallstar 06-13-2006 10:12 AM

as much as I am a Stevens fan, Bailey does just a little well in their new positions. Bailey is more concise, and analytical

JJP 06-13-2006 11:12 AM

Its not even close. Bailey is the most knowledgable jockey in recent history. I got so sick of seeing Stevens argue with Tom Amoss on "The Works". Amoss brought excellent commentary to that show and Stevens started arguing with him when he said a few negative things. Bailey in a hand ride.

jpops757 06-13-2006 11:19 AM

Bailey- Stevens are the same person . We are lucky to have them both. But Im one of the ones that enjoy Kenny Maynes off beat style.

pdrift1 06-13-2006 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jpops757
Bailey- Stevens are the same person . We are lucky to have them both. But Im one of the ones that enjoy Kenny Maynes off beat style.

i like kenny also but what makes that such fun to watch on espn is randy moss and him together. randy moss is a very good anyalst and a decent capper

hoovesupsideyourhead 06-13-2006 11:49 AM

if we had byk on tv it would be a no brain er...lol...

Scav 06-13-2006 01:26 PM

Kenny Mayne is the best person on all of these shows. I could care less about the handicappers, i handicap myself. Both Bailey/Stevens are educational enough to where people can learn. Wonder how long it will take for Stevens to get his own DVD

eurobounce 06-13-2006 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav
Kenny Mayne is the best person on all of these shows. I could care less about the handicappers, i handicap myself. Both Bailey/Stevens are educational enough to where people can learn. Wonder how long it will take for Stevens to get his own DVD

That was funny Scavs. I wonder if that Bailey DVD is any good.

chupster2 06-13-2006 02:36 PM

DVD of what?

eurobounce 06-13-2006 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chupster2
DVD of what?

Bailey has a DVD on how to bet by looking at trends, trainers methods, jocks and the horses body language etc etc.

chupster2 06-13-2006 03:05 PM

Oh jeez. Although, I think that is how he won his races, by really studying (I get killed for this all the time). Bailey was a great stratigist, but not a "talent" guy. It certainly worked. But I don't see that necessarily translating to handicapping.

disappearingdan_akaplaya 06-13-2006 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pdrift1
i like kenny also but what makes that such fun to watch on espn is randy moss and him together. randy moss is a very good anyalst and a decent capper


randy moss is a horrible handicapper


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