To the race callers at Derby Trail

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

I'm not allowed to wager at Portland Meadows, no racing officials can. I believe i am allowed to at River Downs, but would never bet on a race i was calling anyways.

dream jobs: Santa Anita, Emerald Downs or stay put where i am. any of those 3 would work

I think it would be very funny to have you do a voice over of an old race, but as an announcer who has a betting interest in the race, but things just aren't going your way..

"Oh NO...Here comes Guidry!"

" Gomez..what are you doing?"

" Get up for third!"..

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by GBBob

I think it would be very funny to have you do a voice over of an old race, but as an announcer who has a betting interest in the race, but things just aren't going your way..

"Oh NO...Here comes Guidry!"

" Gomez..what are you doing?"

" Get up for third!"..

My uncle was in town last year and had a live pick 3 going to 2 horses in our last race at River. turning for home there was 4 in a line, and one of his horses were in behind. And instead of saying "So and so waiting for room" I believe my comments were "So and so really needs to take this one to the outside NOW!!" sure enough he didnt, he waited and waited for room, it never showed up, and my uncle was pissed. LOL

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

My uncle was in town last year and had a live pick 3 going to 2 horses in our last race at River. turning for home there was 4 in a line, and one of his horses were in behind. And instead of saying "So and so waiting for room" I believe my comments were "So and so really needs to take this one to the outside NOW!!" sure enough he didnt, he waited and waited for room, it never showed up, and my uncle was pissed. LOL

Thanks for sharing that..good story. Guess the old adage "There's no cheering in the press box" isn't always true. Hope your Uncle didn't blame you for "not getting him home"

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Thanks for sharing that..good story. Guess the old adage "There's no cheering in the press box" isn't always true. Hope your Uncle didn't blame you for "not getting him home"

Race callers may not bet, but i'm telling you turf writers do! There are plenty of de-gens yelling in the press boxes i've visited

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

My uncle was in town last year and had a live pick 3 going to 2 horses in our last race at River. turning for home there was 4 in a line, and one of his horses were in behind. And instead of saying "So and so waiting for room" I believe my comments were "So and so really needs to take this one to the outside NOW!!" sure enough he didnt, he waited and waited for room, it never showed up, and my uncle was pissed. LOL

good story....thanks for sharing !