curious Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago For the first time in years, I've started watching a bit of live trackside in recent weeks. I notice that pre-race, they seem to get commentator selections for each race and even list those onscreen. I'm not clear yet whether those are the announcer's assessment of the best winning chances in order (usually 4), or their assessment of the best betting propositions. Probably not the latter because they sometimes comment that the price has changed markedly. Have they always done that and do they do that in other jurisdictions? I've never heard it here or elsewhere when on course or on replays. So, what is the purpose of it? Wouldn't you expect the race announcer to take a neutral position? Are they allowed to bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Isn't that one of the reasons Tony Lee was let go? He refused to do selections in the way you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago I have a laff with their selections, once all the presenters were n course state their tips…. then you get presenters in studio to give theirs too…. really a total waste of time for mine. Another thing that is pointless, when a winning rider comes back to scale, they play a little video of the jockey….only thing is, by the time it’s finished the jockey is rushing to weigh in…. so his comments rushed🫣 And while I’m at it, how many times can you not see a slo motion replay because a graphic pops up with PHOTO…. but you can’t see horses nose to line up…. frustrating 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago (edited) i so dislike when they start to show prelims!!! stop abruptly and a trainers head will show!!! and we miss the prelims!!! why show the head??? Less Talk/propaganda and More of the HORSE!!!!! Edited 4 hours ago by Murray Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted 49 minutes ago Share Posted 49 minutes ago Greg O’Connor just interviewed David Walsh before his horse Zelia raced, which has just won. Great interview, Greg is great and always great to see David talk, love to see good ex jockeys being interviewed…. let’s see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted 29 minutes ago Share Posted 29 minutes ago Gee…. I really struggle listening to Bevan Sweeney…. maybe it’s just at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted 15 minutes ago Share Posted 15 minutes ago 13 minutes ago, Newmarket said: Gee…. I really struggle listening to Bevan Sweeney…. maybe it’s just at me Nope its not just you, he has got worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted 8 minutes ago Share Posted 8 minutes ago Wait until Guy Heveldt kicks in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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