Lo Duca

[MaTH716]

David Grening‏
@DRFGrening

NYRA announces that former TVG analyst Paul Lo Duca to be part of the Saratoga Live shows this summer on MSG-Plus, et al.

[Benny]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

David Grening‏
@DRFGrening

NYRA announces that former TVG analyst Paul Lo Duca to be part of the Saratoga Live shows this summer on MSG-Plus, et al.

Was hoping for combo of Gabby,frank m. , & stabile -Loduca seems stiff and too serious. - not a track lifer.

[freddymo]

Virtually everyone gets better working with Andy. Travis is so much better now, Gabby wasnt all that when she started with Andy. Ellis is MUCH more informative because Andy asks him more poignant question, even Stabile has improved immensely.

IMO Lo Duca will have to be better and I am sure he welcomes the challenge.. He will improve he is competitive guy he isnt going to want to look bad

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Virtually everyone gets better working with Andy. Travis is so much better now, Gabby wasnt all that when she started with Andy. Amoss is MUCH more informative because Andy asks him more poignant question, even Stabile has improved immensely.

IMO Lo Duca will have to be better and I am sure he welcomes the challenge.. He will improve he is competitive guy he isnt going to want to look bad

Amoss is MUCH more informative because Andy asks him more poignant question, even Stabile has improved immensely.

[Benny]

http://www.drf.com/news/former-mlb-a...-saratoga-live

[freddymo]

“Paul is one of the most dynamic and captivating personalities in racing. As a former Major League All-Star he brings an athlete's perspective to the show,”

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by freddymo

“Paul is one of the most dynamic and captivating personalities in racing. As a former Major League All-Star he brings an athlete's perspective to the show,”

Wait, are they trying to say Andy is not and never was an athlete?

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Wait, are they trying to say Andy is not and never was an athlete?

He gave Sky Low Low a couple of tough matches back in the day.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Benny

Was hoping for combo of Gabby,frank m. , & stabile -Loduca seems stiff and too serious. - not a track lifer.

not sure what that even means, not a track lifer

[MaTH716]

I think Paul is going to fit right in. It's a solid group, Andy & Gabby are very good together. I'm just sorry they lost the Mig. I loved listening to the jockey's perspective of things.

[pweizer]

Mig is one tough act to follow. He provided insight that few could intelligently offer and was able to look for things not found in the form.

Willing to reserve judgement on what LoDuca may bring. But, he is stepping into big shoes.

Paul

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by pweizer

Mig is one tough act to follow. He provided insight that few could intelligently offer and was able to look for things not found in the form.

Willing to reserve judgement on what LoDuca may bring. But, he is stepping into big shoes.

Paul

Will see. Mig was great certainly offered a perspective LoDuca couldnt possibly be akin too but Maggie is their to tell us what firsters look ready, who's hoof is flat etc.

[skyfire]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

not sure what that even means, not a track lifer

I t means that he is a baseball all star which is irrelevant and that is how he got on the show - the others are lifelong horsepeople with creds in the industry.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by skyfire

I t means that he is a baseball all star which is irrelevant and that is how he got on the show - the others are lifelong horsepeople with creds in the industry.

That is insane...that is the same back asswards thinking that had me run from the industry when I put my foot in.

[skyfire]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

That is insane...that is the same back asswards thinking that had me run from the industry when I put my foot in.

Actually a lifelong background is why people such as Tom Amoss and Gabby are so competent, and can share knowledge that is interesting, relevant and insightful. That comes with their long history with horses. Additionally, and as importantly, they are good communicators.

Mig brought that to the game, obviously. That is why he will be sorely missed.

[ScottJ]

Bringing Paul LoDuca to the Saratoga Live broadcasts does come with some advantages. First and most obviously, Paul has been a West Coast handicapper and does come with that experience and might bring with him the West Coast audience that would be potentially watching from 1:00pm-3:00pm Pacific time.

Second, Paul does have very solid handicapping views and was consistently strong at forecasting how races might be run. He was able to make the value-argument in wagering better than just about anyone on TVG.

Now, there are some drawbacks. He tends to be very monotone (to my ear) and can be very deadpan. If the TV threesome panel is Greg Wolf, Andy, and Paul, that might not be as fun a dynamic as having Gabby on camera.

The other drawback is of course who is left out of the equation : Ernie Munick, Anthony Stabile, David Aragona, and visitors like Mike Beer or Frank Mirahmadi.

Hopefully, all of this will build a great summer presentation!