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should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« on: June 24, 2023, 09:25:23 AM »
yes tmbz1

good idea for the fans and owners

easier to follow the horses
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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2023, 09:52:41 AM »
Who actually shows up for Qualifiers other than owners and horseman? Heck, you can't get more than 100 people to attend for live races.  But if they're doing it right before live races then I might say Yes.

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2023, 10:29:54 AM »
They do at the meadows, no colors though

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2023, 10:55:34 AM »
Absolutely. I follow the qualifiers at Scioto and there is no sound and the drivers are not required to wear colors and it is almost impossible to follow a certain horse not to mention you have no idea about the fractions until the race is over

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2023, 11:03:14 AM »
I think it would be good practice for apprentice race callers

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2023, 11:15:39 AM »
good god yes
try to bring some professionalism to the business
yes have young announcers
and maybe someone with knowledge of pedigree
astute gamblers watch the qualifiers

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2023, 11:42:44 AM »
Is this really a question? 
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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2023, 12:29:33 PM »
Should always have one

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2023, 12:34:20 PM »
I think it would be good practice for apprentice race callers
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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2023, 12:37:35 PM »
I think it would be good practice for apprentice race callers
Also, the video eqpt they are using is not good enough to distinguish saddle pad colors except right in front of the grand stands so they makes it even more difficult to follow the race.

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2023, 12:38:47 PM »
Also, the video eqpt they are using is not good enough to distinguish saddle pad colors except right in front of the grand stands so they makes it even more difficult to follow the race.
I am speaking of Scioto Downs.

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2023, 03:15:17 PM »
I am speaking of Scioto Downs.
Does anyone know if the Breakfast with Babies at Scioto on 6/26 going to be streamed live ?

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2023, 04:36:32 PM »
Barry & Otten 2 will be in the booth for commentary & insights.  tmbz1
Does anyone know if the Breakfast with Babies at Scioto on 6/26 going to be streamed live ?

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2023, 04:47:37 PM »
Anyone on the forum recall Gerry Longo calling theQs at Balmoral??  This guy was really good and very funny!!

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Re: should tracks have a race announcer for qualifiers?
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2023, 04:50:45 PM »
That’ wasn’t Longo

It was fritz guy or Trish I forget his name

He was funny

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