I agree. George Anthony is one of the most colorful and announcers. Here is a man who was a NYC cop. Started announcing at Ocean Downs. Then became of very successful trainer on the NY circuit and won at the Meadowlands. He know owns thoroughbreds utilizing Mike Miceli as his trainer. I really like hearing George at Yonkers and Saratoga plus he is a really nice guy. He always liked talking to the fans.

Was at Saratoga for sires stakes last Sunday at Saratoga.
Did a good call of the race I was in.
When he did the after race commentary at pocono years ago, he had a fun and intuitive side to him when my horse won a race there.

Nine trainers this year have earned 50K or more from their 5%.
Thriving 

 50k made from their 5% in only 5 months, plus training fees + many own a percentage of their racing stock also.
 Alot of them have only raced for 2-3 months this year, the summer racing season is just starting to ramp up & big money in the fall too.
 A couple of mine are about to qualify at the Meds, only had minimal starts so far this year, I'm sure others are in the same boat.

 

George Anthony is actually good compared to John Horne and Roger Houston!

I was in Saratoga last week for the sires stakes races and was very thankful for George Anthony calling the races.  At least we got to listen to a clone of the late Jack E. Lee!

I agree. George Anthony is one of the most colorful and announcers. Here is a man who was a NYC cop. Started announcing at Ocean Downs. Then became of very successful trainer on the NY circuit and won at the Meadowlands. He know owns thoroughbreds utilizing Mike Miceli as his trainer. I really like hearing George at Yonkers and Saratoga plus he is a really nice guy. He always liked talking to the fans.

My mom used to like to buy the tip sheet from the guy by the turnstiles at Scioto.
She did better when she bet numbers. She had some pretty good luck at times.

When I used to go to the races at Aqueduct, they used to sell the "Green Sheet" and the "Clocker Lawton" sheet. I think they were $2 each. They sold a lot in those days. I don't remember ever buying one, but a buddy of mine hit a 4G tri from the Green Sheet. He had to run around to find a "10 percenter" to cash it for him. LOL!

Saul at Pocono

Who is Saul. The long time announcer at Pocono Downs is Jim Beglivia and he’s pretty good.o