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Title: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Dingus on June 04, 2020, 08:29:56 AM
Has got to be better than the guy from last year.

http://ustrottingnews.com/demsky-named-tioga-announcer/
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: jupiter on June 04, 2020, 08:40:32 AM
He announced baseball, going to also work in race office. Must be a cheap hire.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: MR.DALRAE on June 04, 2020, 11:55:03 AM
Exactly
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: caddy on June 05, 2020, 12:56:21 AM
He announced baseball, going to also work in race office. Must be a cheap hire.

wonder why they didnt reach out to The Voice as a fill in  ? 
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: eyeinthesky on June 05, 2020, 06:25:24 AM
wonder why they didnt reach out to The Voice as a fill in  ?

The fact that they didn't "reach out"...is a point in Tiogas favor

Lets give Shades a chance to get familiar with a tough task...learning to call races

It looks like he brings some enthusiasm to the job, and a willingness to learn about the business.

His new position might prompt media in Binghampton , who knew him from baseball, to  follow him and do a story or two on him and Tioga.
His background and contacts might bring a few new customers to Tioga.

Those who are quick to criticize ….should ask Tioga management if they can come to Tioga some day and call a few qualifiers.  Their attitude will change in a hurry.

Lets support Shades ( who I have never met) with constructive ideas , and patience !

Good Luck Shades
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: TWOGOLDTEEFS on June 07, 2020, 04:50:06 PM
     Shades  11.dt. How we looking? Not good  8)
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Foalin at 4 on June 07, 2020, 04:51:19 PM
MY GOD THIS GUY SUCKS !
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Jctoronto on June 07, 2020, 05:17:22 PM
Good luck to new guy..

BUT

If you'd like a longtime fan of harness game who used to work in radio...I could easily call the races off a laptop sitting in my place.  Mr Gural could get me cheap..little overhead
(calling the action in my underwear from Toronto, chomping on treats and pop, and gambling on the races) you could tell by voice inflection who I have.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Superfecta on June 07, 2020, 05:25:07 PM
wonder why they didnt reach out to The Voice as a fill in  ?

Howard Oil fills in and he's more obnoxious than The Voice.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Parked on June 07, 2020, 07:21:04 PM
New guy not bad. Give him a monts and he’ll loosen up.  That Risi guy is like fingernails on a chalk board. Thank God for the mute...
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: old guy on June 07, 2020, 08:55:46 PM
New guy not bad. Give him a monts and he’ll loosen up.  That Risi guy is like fingernails on a chalk board. Thank God for the mute...

Risi is annoying
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: getreal on June 07, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Agree, Risi needs to put a sock in it. New guy, not so good. needs 2 years of practice
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: eyeinthesky on June 08, 2020, 05:49:43 AM
New guy not bad. Give him a monts and he’ll loosen up. 

I agree. A pretty nice first effort. The races I watched, he got the horses names right, and later on the card "picked up" horses making a move from the back of the pack...and then he went quickly back to the contending horses entering the stretch. His voice tone was consistent...not yelling to make a point
He was good at watching the teletimer and giving us the times at 1/4  1/2  and 3/4...…..which helped because the timer colors on my screen were tough to read.

Good first try Shades.....your style will develop over time....don't rush it....just call the races like you did Sunday
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: arniesarmy on June 08, 2020, 06:24:13 AM
I always liked Shades when he gave his prerace analysis at Tampa Bay Downs, I wondeted where he was at Good luck, Shades.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: JOHN FRANK on June 08, 2020, 10:43:27 AM
Give SHADES a chance. We FLATS know him as analylist. Young kid. And he known as you all say by SHADES also. He tries and he first time doin. It a small track and one needs to start somewhere. Surprized it not at FLATS track but that GIG is tough to get.
I knows BILLY DOWN"S JR. He a good friend and caller at INDIANA GRAND. Known him since he in college at MARQUETTE. Obviously knew him thru his dad,who was my great friend at track for 25 years. BILL started small. ARAPAHO,then BEULAH,ELLIS,with a few stand ins at CHURCHILL. Then he got gig at INDIANA. Not bad since it a 8 month meet. Great handicapper too I might add. He been to NTRA finals at least 8 times.
ME point is: SHADES just startin. Give the kid a chance. YA gotta start somewhere. He got ENTHUSIAZM. BILLY JR. had the BEAULAH TWINS at one point. That could definatly be a distraction. He concentrated on callin.
HOPES you do well SHADES. GOOD LUCK. YOU CAN DO IT!.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: peterose822 on June 08, 2020, 04:20:19 PM
Can someone please shut up this Risi kid ? He may be the most annoying track analyst Ive ever heard! (other than the lady at mohawk)  The new track racecaller isnt bad at all. He does sound a little like Steve Buscemi.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: getreal on June 08, 2020, 05:30:26 PM
Again Risi blows but hey Shades, take the shades off and watch the fukn race. Calls race 5 as the 5 the winner. I have a $10 dd going paying $113 for $1 sure enough kiss of death, he actually gets beat by the 8, makes me want to strangle the little bitch. Dear Tioga, find a real announcer!
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: getreal on June 08, 2020, 06:55:02 PM
Cannot bet the pick 3's or 4's at this place. Payouts are disgusting!
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Gym Jeffersun on June 08, 2020, 07:05:11 PM
wonder why they didnt reach out to The Voice as a fill in  ?

Book sales in da shitter.......... .............nobo dy wants to HEAR the Mouth............ .............NOBO DY wants the MOUTH around........... .........and more importantly the MOUTH has priced himself out of business......... ...took so much............a nd NEVER gave anything back............. pay back is a bitch............ ...Silence is Golden........... ........
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Dingus on June 08, 2020, 07:14:17 PM
But, on the other hand, Tioga hit a record handle Sunday, but only $369k or so.  4 pm post time helps then.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: getreal on June 08, 2020, 07:31:30 PM
True, nice handle, i just cant figure out the horrible pick prices and the announcers suck.All you  can bet is ex and tri. on another note Roger is so outdated. Just needs to give it up
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: PIGLAND on June 08, 2020, 08:38:19 PM
shades doing good
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Harness Stats on June 08, 2020, 08:53:22 PM
Handle at Tioga is always a joke.  I remember last year on a Sunday where Chesters overnight rats with PAs horrible takeout outperformed the Graduate Series card at Tioga with their handle.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: PIGLAND on June 08, 2020, 09:02:28 PM
Handle at Tioga is always a joke.  I remember last year on a Sunday where Chesters overnight rats with PAs horrible takeout outperformed the Graduate Series card at Tioga with their handle.
was good today
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Fatboy on June 08, 2020, 09:50:50 PM
was good today

....huge
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: master blaster on June 09, 2020, 07:17:59 AM
GIVE THE YOUNG GUYS AT TIOGO A BREAK. DOING A GOOD JOB. NEED SOME YOUNG BLOOD IN THIS SPORT. tmbz1
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: PIGLAND on June 09, 2020, 07:38:08 AM
GIVE THE YOUNG GUYS AT TIOGO A BREAK. DOING A GOOD JOB. NEED SOME YOUNG BLOOD IN THIS SPORT. tmbz1
agree
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: Dingus on June 09, 2020, 10:06:24 AM
was good today

Handle Monday was $431k, new record.
Title: Re: New announcer at Tioga
Post by: PIGLAND on June 09, 2020, 11:00:55 AM
Handle Monday was $431k, new record.
shades and riz doing awsome
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