curious Posted Friday at 10:45 AM Share Posted Friday at 10:45 AM 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 Friday at 11:48 AM Share Posted Friday at 11:48 AM 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 Friday at 06:25 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:25 PM 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 Friday at 08:27 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:27 PM (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 Friday at 08:29 PM by Murray Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted yesterday at 12:06 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:06 AM 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 yesterday at 12:26 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:26 AM Gee…. I really struggle listening to Bevan Sweeney…. maybe it’s just at me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted yesterday at 12:39 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:39 AM 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted yesterday at 12:46 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:46 AM Wait until Guy Heveldt kicks in! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted yesterday at 01:46 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:46 AM 13 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Isn't that one of the reasons Tony Lee was let go? He refused to do selections in the way you described. Correct. TLee was very good at highlighting what stood out in the birdcage. Todays commentators and presenters are sales people. R5 at Wanganui is an excellent example. Sweeney and Evans waxed lyrical about how great a winning chance Scelta Di Elena was and how they were surprised it was at $4. They kept pushing that train of thought then congratulated themselves on 'talking' it into fav at $3.30. Ran 3rd, mutter and mumble, move on. My advise is judge with your own eyes and with the mute ON 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted yesterday at 02:28 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:28 AM 41 minutes ago, Wingman said: Correct. TLee was very good at highlighting what stood out in the birdcage. Todays commentators and presenters are sales people. R5 at Wanganui is an excellent example. Sweeney and Evans waxed lyrical about how great a winning chance Scelta Di Elena was and how they were surprised it was at $4. They kept pushing that train of thought then congratulated themselves on 'talking' it into fav at $3.30. Ran 3rd, mutter and mumble, move on. My advise is judge with your own eyes and with the mute ON We;ll actually no, they are now all Form Analyst Experts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted yesterday at 03:36 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:36 AM Well, watching Trackside Premier since 4pm, when it started on TV. It’s been 30 mins of BS, and now 4mins before first race they interview Tony Pike. Wow, I want to hear from trainers and Jocks… Had Emily go thru every horse in birdcage while reading horses details from book….. then BP reads horses form from book…. then woman tells us how good the horse looks, that’s 30 mins gone🤣 Highlight Chris Gayle’s attire so far… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 3 hours ago, Newmarket said: Well, watching Trackside Premier since 4pm, when it started on TV. I really enjoyed the coverage! didn't mind that there were dead periods! massive improvement on the normal available coverage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted 23 hours ago Author Share Posted 23 hours ago I watched it on and off. Didn't have the sound on but pretty much got to see what I wanted to.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, Murray Fish said: I really enjoyed the coverage! didn't mind that there were dead periods! massive improvement on the normal available coverage! Yeah, did get better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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