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When i was living in Chch as a young fella and going to the races Reon was the caller i heard and was always a fan so i'd rate him on top for mine.Not far behind would be Mark Mc,who hopefully is staying after reading all the comments here.And then in no particular order i'd have Tony Lee,Matt Cross,Keith Haub,George Simon.Heard a little bit of Allan Bright before he retired and he didn't do a bad job and i never had the pleasure hearing  Peter Kelly or David Clarkson but sounds like they were damn good.

I noticed someone mentioned Greg Miles in Aussie...yea he and Matt Hill would have too be my faves over there.Also Darren McAullay(i think) who calls in Perth seems quite good.

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Harry Cheadle. Race caller. Born in South Africa, but has worked in Sweden doing the trots there. 

Now this guy calls a spade a spade. 

Not afraid to voice his opinion during a race. And one time (at least) referred to a jockey during the race as "a bloody idiot" as he disagreed with the tactics employed. The bloody idiot jockey obviously knew what he was doing, as he ended up winning the race. 

Still, for his passion, you can't go past Harry. 

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...reg Clapp, reon, Keith haub, Alan bright, Lachie Marshall, Dave Mac, Tony Lee,  Mike O Sullivan, dan Myers, ......regulars of Addington commentator night... others I remember Terry Yule, , eric.percy, I'm sure Bob Lovett (editor best bets and Friday flash)  called a few times at Cambridge and Alex  park in the 80's... never liked any of the old radio Pacific callers, Alby gain, Murry burns, Paul Davies, George Simon. 

 

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23 minutes ago, Flagship uberalles said:

...reg Clapp, reon, Keith haub, Alan bright, Lachie Marshall, Dave Mac, Tony Lee,  Mike O Sullivan, dan Myers, ......regulars of Addington commentator night... others I remember Terry Yule, , eric.percy, I'm sure Bob Lovett (editor best bets and Friday flash)  called a few times at Cambridge and Alex  park in the 80's... never liked any of the old radio Pacific callers, Alby gain, Murry burns, Paul Davies, George Simon. 

 

Left out Rob feilder and Ian chambers great callers

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Yip just read the article on HRNZ,going back for family reasons.Will be sad to see him go as i've loved his call and Cup week almost won't be the same without him.Interesting that they have to advertise the job but you'd put money on Matt Cross getting the gig..be pretty rough if he was overlooked.

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7 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said:

mark Mac to call his last race on august 22 then matt cross takes over 

Well, if anyone is good enough to take over from Mark Mac then it is Matt Cross.

4 minutes ago, Mardy said:

Yip just read the article on HRNZ,going back for family reasons.Will be sad to see him go as i've loved his call and Cup week almost won't be the same without him.Interesting that they have to advertise the job but you'd put money on Matt Cross getting the gig..be pretty rough if he was overlooked.

You can only wish him well. 10 years here is a duty well served and no one could expect him to stay in Chch forever. Sky racing is lucky to have him and I am sure they will appreciate his talent.

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1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said:

Well, if anyone is good enough to take over from Mark Mac then it is Matt Cross.

You can only wish him well. 10 years here is a duty well served and no one could expect him to stay in Chch forever. Sky racing is lucky to have him and I am sure they will appreciate his talent.

he wanted to stay but forced to go lol

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