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Title: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: JL52 on August 03, 2019, 02:52:31 PM
... 2 big mistakes and the card is not even half over. He completely missed the break of hot favorite Rich and Miserable when that trotter broke.
And just now, with Lather Up speeding to the lead, he called Done Well and Dexter Dunn as having left hard. Given that a) that horse was in the second tier, and b) it is somewhat difficult to confuse Dunn and Teague, and c) a racecaller should always have particular focus on the race favorite, it's time for some interviews for the Fall meet.
Sam McKee, for whom the race was named, surely would not have made these mistakes.
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Rabbi Of Racing on August 03, 2019, 03:01:21 PM
Ken is more into being a hockey ref nowadays than racing
Title: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: LUCPARK on August 03, 2019, 03:07:47 PM
CANT THESE 3 FKCIN NITWITS JUST LET US ENJOY RACING

WHAT DOES DAVE LITTLE BRING TO THE TABLE BESIDES AN APPETITE

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Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: slivercharm on August 03, 2019, 03:08:47 PM
B class track

D class announcers
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: LUCPARK on August 03, 2019, 03:13:17 PM
IM NOT MESSING AROUND

THESE 3 FUCKIN GUYS SUCK,,

,,MAYBE REST OF THE CARD IN SILENCE

WOOD BE AN IMPROVMENT

I CALLIN DISH NETWORK WRITING A FORMAL COMPLAINT AND ALSO TO USTA

AMERICA CAN DO BETTER THAN
MOE,,LARRY AND CURLY ON ITS BIGGEST DAY
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: Rabbi Of Racing on August 03, 2019, 03:19:41 PM
B class track

D class announcers
100% correct
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Powerful Patricks Ghost on August 03, 2019, 03:19:42 PM
... 2 big mistakes and the card is not even half over. He completely missed the break of hot favorite Rich and Miserable when that trotter broke.
And just now, with Lather Up speeding to the lead, he called Done Well and Dexter Dunn as having left hard. Given that a) that horse was in the second tier, and b) it is somewhat difficult to confuse Dunn and Teague, and c) a racecaller should always have particular focus on the race favorite, it's time for some interviews for the Fall meet.
Sam McKee, for whom the race was named, surely would not have made these mistakes.

I assume he does horse names by driver colors but as you said, it would be near impossible for Done Well to blast off from the 2nd tier. Not to mention a racecaller should have some idea how the race is going to play out. There was almost no chance Lather Up wasn't going to blast off the gate. He also completely missed huge favorite Rich and Miserable going off stride in the third race. I personally dont care as I usually have the races on mute but as you said, the announcer should focus on the favorites so people watching have an idea where their horse is at.
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: zoot on August 03, 2019, 03:56:54 PM
makes you long for spencer ross and stan bergstein
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: LUCPARK on August 03, 2019, 03:57:54 PM
makes you long for spencer ross and stan bergstein

MAKES ME LONG FOR A LINE AND FEW XANAX ..

 ;D ;D ;D

 THOSE 3 GUYS PUTTIN ME TO SLEEP
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2019, 05:21:28 PM
He just screamed out Greenshoe has the lead and pulling clear

only problem is the horse never had the lead at any point

he sounds “ nice” but he sucks
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Icyunvme on August 03, 2019, 05:22:16 PM
He just screamed out Greenshoe has the lead and pulling clear

only problem is the horse never had the lead at any point

he sounds “ nice” but he sucks

100% correct
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: TimTimTimbo on August 03, 2019, 05:23:24 PM
What a horrible call, it was so obvious he never got to the front
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: MR.DALRAE on August 03, 2019, 05:44:48 PM
Horrible hambo call,plus other mistakes ,,,,,during the Doherty he gave Peter Haughton bio instead of Jims,,,, Total horror show today
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Superfecta on August 03, 2019, 05:46:52 PM
oh and by the way ken, 15-1 isn't a GIGANTIC upset....guess you had to say something very loudly to take away from your huge mistake you made 2 seconds earlier  ngc3
It's a gigantic mistake when you bet your life savings on Greenshoe.  Somewhere James Witherite is either laughing or throwing up.
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Low Groove on August 03, 2019, 06:08:18 PM
Stretch call in the Hambo Final was awful
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: pylon on August 03, 2019, 06:11:01 PM
and in what decade will he finally pronounce Zeron correctly...……….its not has if Scott or rick just arrived on the scene
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: dinkadoo on August 03, 2019, 06:20:33 PM
"Shartin in an outstanding 1:56.4"

Huh, no my cheap claimed goes in 56.4

Having fun just listening to KW

Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2019, 07:06:40 PM
It's a gigantic mistake when you bet your life savings on Greenshoe.  Somewhere James Witherite is either laughing or throwing up.

he puking but he’s glad Ken embarrassed himself on the big day

instead of refilling catsup packets, James should have been calling the races years ago
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: jupiter on August 03, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
music like the meadows, no nonsensical chit chat
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: PurpleSheetPicks on August 03, 2019, 08:02:30 PM
Horrible hambo call,plus other mistakes ,,,,,during the Doherty he gave Peter Haughton bio instead of Jims,,,, Total horror show today

im glad someone else notcied that lol
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2019, 08:06:44 PM
they have an announcer who can’t see and fumbles his words

a morning linesmaker who is a bust out gambler making atrocious morning lines and mind stuck in the 80s

Little a dope always concerned with what the “chalkies” are doing

at least Gabe is halfway decent... but even he thinks post #1 is a good draw

The Otten chick is worthless

i could go on and on
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Bernie Madoff on August 03, 2019, 08:25:35 PM
Do announcers have to pass a breathalyzer?





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Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: jupiter on August 03, 2019, 09:01:08 PM
I agree, sad
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2019, 09:04:22 PM
oh i forgot Hollywood

completely worthless ... remembers who was 2nd over in race 9 September 19, 1978... but asks powder puff questions and has no guts with the mic.

Also a poor handicapper
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: LUCPARK on August 03, 2019, 09:43:35 PM
oh i forgot Hollywood

completely worthless ... remembers who was 2nd over in race 9 September 19, 1978... but asks powder puff questions and has no guts with the mic.

Also a poor handicapper
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CLASSIC ngc3
Title: Re: Unlike others, I've been reluctant to criticize Ken Warkentin, but...
Post by: Rabbi Of Racing on August 03, 2019, 09:46:48 PM
Ken had one the of the worst race calls of all time! At any track,ever,God his stretch call of the Hambo is horrific!! Reminds me of that scumbag Dave Johnson when he would call a horse closing that was not closing at all,stick to hockey Ken
Title: Re: so far ..guys in the booth have runied my hambo day experience
Post by: MR.DALRAE on August 03, 2019, 10:35:52 PM
they have an announcer who can’t see and fumbles his words

a morning linesmaker who is a bust out gambler making atrocious morning lines and mind stuck in the 80s

Little a dope always concerned with what the “chalkies” are doing

at least Gabe is halfway decent... but even he thinks post #1 is a good draw

The Otten chick is worthless

i could go on and on


Gabe is no bargain either
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