How 'bout quit b*tching about the call and talk about the race? Archarcharch is a real racehorse. I like him. Lots. I like Nehro, too but *sigh* am tired of trainers like Steve Asmussen with their umpteen zillion bad tests and 40+ violations and on and on still getting the best horses and suffering no consequences to their careers. Nehro would be a good horse for anyone; I wish Mr. Fires had him and not Steve. Good luck in the KY Derby, Archarcharch and your decent, honest connections!
I agree it may not have been the best race call, but its very hard to call horses who have all the same saddle cloth colors. Especially when they are bunched up. I understand there may be tradition, but the reason for the different colors is to separate who's, who. Keeneland helps themselves by using trackus for people who aren't sure where their horse is and maybe its something for Arkansas to consider after this debacle. Sad to see Wallace taking heat for this.
With all due respect, could you imagine Mr. Wallace calling the Derby? Sure glad that Larry Collmus got the gig - listen to his call on the Florida Derby - night and day.
Terry Wallace's 37-year streak of calling the races at Oaklawn has more in common with the racehorse Zippy Chippy's streak of 100 losses in a row than it does with a true accomplishment. Years ago Wallace was a good announcer but evidently he now considers it beneath his status to bother learning the horse's names and colors before the race. The fact that I can't do better is not relevant. Wallace is a paid professional. The Arkansas Derby call was dreadful.
Evidently, you don't know much about the "worst in american history" announcer. Terry Wallace has been a race caller for 37 years and called 20,191 consecutive races. Terry was calling races before Durkin called his first race. The Arkansas Derby wasn't his best call, but unless you can do better and for as long as he has, the old veteran deserves respect.
haha this commentator sucks
Wookieestatus 3 months ago
No one better than Tom Durkin!!!
trantrenccs 9 months ago
oaklawn needs new track announcer when 2012 meet starts.
cw99900a 10 months ago 3
A million dollar race and they couldn't get a better announcer than this guy?
biteme498 10 months ago
How 'bout quit b*tching about the call and talk about the race? Archarcharch is a real racehorse. I like him. Lots. I like Nehro, too but *sigh* am tired of trainers like Steve Asmussen with their umpteen zillion bad tests and 40+ violations and on and on still getting the best horses and suffering no consequences to their careers. Nehro would be a good horse for anyone; I wish Mr. Fires had him and not Steve. Good luck in the KY Derby, Archarcharch and your decent, honest connections!
LJBroussard 10 months ago
Well, if he's been doing it for 37 years he should be improving. Terrible job of announcing this race.
jollyhat1414 10 months ago
I agree it may not have been the best race call, but its very hard to call horses who have all the same saddle cloth colors. Especially when they are bunched up. I understand there may be tradition, but the reason for the different colors is to separate who's, who. Keeneland helps themselves by using trackus for people who aren't sure where their horse is and maybe its something for Arkansas to consider after this debacle. Sad to see Wallace taking heat for this.
RickinPA1978 10 months ago
With all due respect, could you imagine Mr. Wallace calling the Derby? Sure glad that Larry Collmus got the gig - listen to his call on the Florida Derby - night and day.
murr2744 10 months ago
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metalvocalistwanted 10 months ago
Really bad call. Kinda painful. Nice rally though down the stretch!
pettymc 10 months ago
His call on the Rebel was much better. More than once he called horse by the wrong name.
brianbarnett74 10 months ago
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cnollfan 10 months ago
Terry Wallace's 37-year streak of calling the races at Oaklawn has more in common with the racehorse Zippy Chippy's streak of 100 losses in a row than it does with a true accomplishment. Years ago Wallace was a good announcer but evidently he now considers it beneath his status to bother learning the horse's names and colors before the race. The fact that I can't do better is not relevant. Wallace is a paid professional. The Arkansas Derby call was dreadful.
cnollfan 10 months ago
Evidently, you don't know much about the "worst in american history" announcer. Terry Wallace has been a race caller for 37 years and called 20,191 consecutive races. Terry was calling races before Durkin called his first race. The Arkansas Derby wasn't his best call, but unless you can do better and for as long as he has, the old veteran deserves respect.
IronMaidensVideos 10 months ago 3
The single worst race call I have ever heard!
Jasydj 10 months ago