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]

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]

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]

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

[Thunder Gulch]

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]

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]

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

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

[pdrift1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[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

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]

DVD of what?

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]

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]

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