Fairgrounds caller

[Scav]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

Sorry to show my ignorance with this... probably a worthles thread I created. Thanks for settin me stright. I'll continue with my ignroance 1 more time: Travis, weren't you at the Farigrounds?
-Pete

I think he was at Lousiana Downs.....or Portland Meadows, I get him and jballscalls confused.....

[dylbert]

Tony Bentley was race caller at FG from mid-70s through mid/late-90s. I believe Michael "Racing!" Wrona, currently at Golden Gate Fields, announced for some time at FG.

Bentley was ill-fated announcer at LaD, too. He was horrible! And Terry Wallace from Oaklawn is IMHO a "hack announcer" and even worse handicapper announced one season at LaD. Folks at Oaklawn love him. Too bad they've never heard John G. Dooley (FG), Travis Stone (LaD) or Don Stevens (DeD). Louisiana tracks are quite fortunate to have such capable, talented and entertaining race callers in the booth and at the microphone.

Another LaD alum is Dave Rodman who does outstanding work on Maryland racing circuit, Laurel and Pimilico.

[turf fan]

Dave Rodman's "a quarter to go at Pimlico" is one of the best calls in the business.

[blackthroatedwind]

Dooley's a great guy and an excellent race caller.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Dooley's a great guy and an excellent race caller.

That is the truth...very precise and always crisp. Very friendly and a guy who generally seems like he really loves his job.

NT

[Scav]

Isn't the NY job Dooley's dream job? I think he is from there or something and has been mentioned about the job when Durkin is bye bye...I could be wrong though

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Scav

Isn't the NY job Dooley's dream job? I think he is from there or something and has been mentioned about the job when Durkin is bye bye...I could be wrong though

Correct...Dooley is from Staten Island and has filled in for Durkin in the past. I believe he called in November of 2005 for a weekend as I remember an Indian Vale stakes race where Dooley was calling.

I'm sure there are a few announcers out there who covet the NY job when Durkin hangs up his binoculars.

NT

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

Isn't the NY job Dooley's dream job? I think he is from there or something and has been mentioned about the job when Durkin is bye bye...I could be wrong though

I don't know anything about that, one way or the other, but he's been a backup announcer in NY during the winter. He was definitely there in 1997.

[deltagulf]

Originally Posted by Scav

Isn't the NY job Dooley's dream job? I think he is from there or something and has been mentioned about the job when Durkin is bye bye...I could be wrong though

travis stone is from n.y.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

That is the truth...very precise and always crisp. Very friendly and a guy who generally seems like he really loves his job.

NT

Agreed. He comes across extremely well on the show he does at 10:30 in the morning. I don't even handicap those races and I enjoy that show. It's great to see two people going over the card enthusiastically and having fun.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Agreed. He comes across extremely well on the show he does at 10:30 in the morning. I don't even handicap those races and I enjoy that show. It's great to see two people going over the card enthusiastically and having fun.

Those two are an excellent team as Jessica Pacheco loves her horses. I had the pleasure of meeting her a few times through some low friends in high places.

NT

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think he was at Lousiana Downs.....or Portland Meadows, I get him and jballscalls confused.....

Please dont insult travis like that.