6th December 2005, 10:50 AM
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Hi clemqld,
I'm very surprised that nobody has answered you on this topic.
I'm not sure where the public can access this information from, but the times are available in most racebooks. The callers also have access to the raceclubs which can give them this information right down to track records, distance records and class records.
If you've ever looked at what a racecaller brings into the box with him, you'd be astounded.
These guys put in more hours than a leading news anchor.
I have been in a box with a caller and he had....
Word documents
Excel spreadsheets
Racebook
Ever wondered why heaps of information they give out as the winner crosses the line? They don't just have this in their brain, much of it is available at the click of a button.
Next to the name of the horse, some have a personal notes...
"7 Day backup"
"Danehill colt"
"Blinkers first time"
"Return from injury"
"6 Distance wins"
etc etc.
Of course they do have a lot of knowledge without reference, especially with the leading trainers and jockeys.
It's extremely funny listening to them learning the colours.
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