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I was just wondering, since he mentioned Good Thyne about 20 times instead of Good Thyne Tara.
He called Simon Munir – Simon Manure
Glens Harmony became Glens Melody…… just to name a few……That rumour seems to do the rounds on a very regular basis
Doesn’t it just! Here’s an article from eleven years ago, saying he was basically turning it in:
I like the quote “I do very little preparation before each race”. You’d never guess.
For me, it’s time for him to start to make the run towards the bend that sweeps downhill and takes them over the brow into the beginning of the back straight that leads to the crossing that heralds the approach to the first of the open ditches and it’s…erm…erm…
Mike
I suspect when RUK takes over the irish the authorities may look at the presentation of the sport and make some changes I am sure also that RUK may be keen to have a fresh start and may have a little word in the HRI’s ear.
Even though technically they have no say over the commentators in Ireland they will have some clout they got Chapman removed from any racecourses they owned when he did his unsuccessful racecourse commentating so I am sure for the money they are paying for the rights they could easily persuade the authorities a new commentator would freshen up the game.
By the way Ian Bartlett is also getting bad the other day he said a horse I was on finished 4th when it was actually 2nd.
For its premier NH festival, the whole production seems set in the dark ages. They look like they have a maximum of three cameras, each set in the worst possible position. A total mess.
I hope you’re right, Steve, Irish races are virtually impossible to watch currently due to the commentary.
Correct re Bartlett too, he has become appalling – almost as bad as Cattermole and Thompson.
I did notice the other day in a grade one at Punchestown he kept calling Next Destination as Next Generation
maybe he’s a Trekkie !
For its premier NH festival, the whole production seems set in the dark ages. They look like they have a maximum of three cameras, each set in the worst possible position. A total mess.
There is also no view from above, like at Cheltenham or even PERTH over the last couple of days.
Didn’t he also salute Pallasator as a win for Dubai Racing?
I can only assume it’s loyalty to the man that’s keeping him in a job.
Oops. She had a red cap on Des….
thought one of his colleagues would’ve given him a dig in the ribs…In fairness to him he does mention all the horses rather than a lot who just spout shite like Cattermole.
Perth had a drone hence the overhead shots.
it’s time for him to start to make the run towards the bend that sweeps downhill and takes them over the brow into the beginning of the back straight that leads to the crossing that heralds the approach to the first of the open ditches and it’s…erm…erm…
Brilliant…
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Totally agree about the quality of the coverage and steeplechasings remarks. It’s awful
Yes I thought last week his commentary was dreadful and makes one appreciate how smoothly professional holt and hoiles are
I like dessies voice for commentating as stupid as it may sound.
It’s true though that he is full of errors, which of course isn’t ideal. I don’t know his age but maybe he should retirE? To be fair ATR don’t have Irish racing for long so it’s unlikely he’ll be in a job for much longer.
Flicking between ATR and RTE2 showed the difference in quality and whilst he’s heavily involved in sales within Ireland, I wonder could RUK get Richard Pugh for the job?
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