Is it possible that this particular caller may have called his last Caulfield Cup last weekend as he has made some mistakes recently, I know it is a difficult job to get right all the time but he has made alot of mistakes over the last couple of years. I could have forgiven him last year in the Cox Plate however there could be nothing more nerve racking.

Yeah Raw,

It is a particularly difficult, pressure occupation and I have nothing but admiration for our Aussie callers who are recognised as the best all around the world. Be it in Dubai, U.S.A. or HK these professionals have established themselves at the top of the tree.
I remember the icon Bert Bryant had to retire due to the blood vessels in the back of his eye bursting due to the incredible strain placed upon them.
However, time moves on and like the rest of us some of our skills that we took for granted, begin to wane.

Cheers.

Thanks Mark,
Yes I have now read that article with great interest and some regret. Bryan has certainly had a stellar career during which he has held his own in an era when we have witnessed some of the cream of the race-calling ranks.
Everyone wishes him well and his replacement....Greg Miles?...is quickly establishing himself as a younger version of "the accurate one"....the one and only Bill Collins. NB. I'm not sure who will be stepping into the vacuum created with the departure of Bryan(one of Australia's best-ever callers), but Greg Miles would certainly be my nomination.

Cheers.

What was the name of the guy who used to call in Hong Kong he was from Cranborne I believe, I expected to see him take over somewhere when he got back home but I haven't heard from him since. I would have thought he would be a chance to take over this melbourne position.

Is it David Raphael you are trying to think of? (Not sure on the surname spelling)

Thats him Top Rank he is one of the better race callers I have heard

I watched a fair bit of the free-to -air coverage and I must say I was completely underwhelmed!
One panelist continued to defend the rides of some jockeys which, "fair dinkum" were "barrycrockers!"
So, I suppose of the three panelists, "2 out of 3 ain't bad" as expressed by the legendary Meatloaf.

Cheers.

I watched the free-to-air coverage and one commentator stated that it would be hard for any rider to adjust from the Melbourne Cup to the next race. being a Listed race.
He overlooked the fact that these top echelon riders are consummate professionals and give their best in any race in which they compete.
As per M. Rodd's ride in MR8: D.H. 1.00plNSW

Cheers.

In respect of the "Takeover Target" debacle haven't some of our media commentators gone missing!
Most have followed the "company line" that the decision was correct considering the evidence provided.
Well some of those "so-called" experts belong in the pre-crustsacean period...meaning..."no backbone."
Make no mistake....in the circles that I mix there is an undercurrent of discontent with how racing in NSW is being administrated.
We call for....No, WE DEMAND, that an independent ICAC official be appointed to the Stewards panel!
That is not asking too much is it....HK already have this system and look at how they administer their racing....the absolute pearl of world racing!
I'm looking for support here so please contribute your ideas to see whether we can get some results.

Cheers.