Johnson and Durkin

[10 pnt move up]

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

[PeteMugg]

I much prefer Mark Johnson to Durkin. Durkin was one of the best at one time, but I think that time is well in the past.

[viscount26]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

arse

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

Any suggestions?

[MISTERGEE]

david letterman

Tom Durkin is the voice of horse racing. It's undeniable.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Tom Durkin is the voice of horse racing. It's undeniable.

Agree with this.

I like Mark Johnson quite a bit- I was disappointed when Travis Stone didn't get the CD job, but I've grown to like him- but Durkin is the best.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

david letterman

Is that Dave Johnson's only race calling deal nowadays? (but I do love it )

[Alan07]

ESPN should use Mark for their Breeders' Cup coverage.

[MISTERGEE]

Originally Posted by Riot

Is that Dave Johnson's only race calling deal nowadays? (but I do love it )

NO, there is a racecaller by the same name David Letterman, last I heard he was at Atlantic City but now I think does harness

[MISTERGEE]

my mistake, it was lerry lederman and I think hes at Freehold

[MISTERGEE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qitkh6u3wCc

get a load of him trying to call this horses name

[Ogygian]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Any suggestions?

The goof that calls at Tampa...they would love him...

[pointman]

For those who go back to the days of Roosevelt Raceway and then after at Freehold Raceway, Jack E. Lee was one of the best all time horse racing announcers when he could stay sober.

[copying]

Originally Posted by pointman

For those who go back to the days of Roosevelt Raceway and then after at Freehold Raceway, Jack E. Lee was one of the best all time horse racing announcers when he could stay sober.

All the people saying "Durkin is the best" -- you have low standards.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by copying

All the people saying "Durkin is the best" -- you have low standards.

Please enlighten us as to who you think is better, or as you put it, for those with higher standards.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by pointman

Please enlighten us as to who you think is better, or as you put it, for those with higher standards.

Right now, Vic is the best race caller in the country. And Wrona, up at GG, is 2nd best. Durkin excels in 'Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr' type calls, which keeps his fans very happy.

Vic is much more accurate and knowledgeable (when it comes setups) than Durkin and Wrona is much more entertaining. Wrona towers over all the other 'accent' announcers in the country.

[copying]

Originally Posted by pointman

Please enlighten us as to who you think is better, or as you put it, for those with higher standards.

Trevor Denman is heads and shoulders above anyone else in the business if you want insight into how a race is being run, who's in trouble, where the danger is coming from.

Tom Durkin is the Harry Henson of the east - he tells you where the horses are (somewhat inaccurately - but I assign that to age), along the rail , 2 lengths back, etc., but little else.

Murray Johnson, and the Australian callers are very good.

[santana]

Originally Posted by copying

All the people saying "Durkin is the best" -- you have low standards.

Jack Lee was the best Harness racing caller....there is a big difference in calling harness races.

Originally Posted by santana

Jack Lee was the best Harness racing caller....there is a big difference in calling harness races.

My vote for best Harness caller would go to Robin Burns.