Noticed since Racing resumed that RTV have not used Peter Naughton
Wonder if that is on health grounds or he has left
Noticed since Racing resumed that RTV have not used Peter Naughton
Wonder if that is on health grounds or he has left
"The wise man is one who knows what he does not know"
Francesca looks like she has borrowed a suit from Austin Powers......
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Austin Powers has more taste in suits.
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Surely Willie Wonka
Does anyone know what John Francome gets up to these days?
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
He's Clive Cox's landlord so may do a bit there and think he’s got other property investments. He was also involved with the Injured Jockeys, but not sure that’s still the case. Not aware of anything else equine
granger (21st October 2020)
Have to say Ruby’s contribution today on ITV racing is massively improved. Some seriously good insight into previous form and also analysing the last race. May it continue!
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littlelad (15th November 2020)
Yes, brilliant.
I also liked yesterday's contribution from MF and APMcC during the chase in which they talked about what they were doing as the race unfolded, having opted to 'ride' one of the contenders each.
The coverage still really bugs me in other ways, though.
I don't think I could ever tire of punching LH's coupon. Or MC's for that matter. In fact, I'd probably actually enjoy the latter. How can he talk about 'Sko' Royal one minute then Un De 'So' (the correct pronunciation) the next? Does he have no self-awareness at all.
And Hoiles is simply the worst commentator ever on telly. I often watch races without having a bet or seeing the preliminaries and I often don't know which horses he's referring to in commentary. In an earlier race today it was half-over before I finally realised I was following the wrong horse because of his commentary and it's something I find happens very often. He also has an annoying tendency to mention the front two or three and in the same breath the last few before saying 'towards the rear' so you think you're looking at the fourth, fifth and sixth in a race and then your attention is drawn to the tail runners and you miss what's actually in fourth, fifth and sixth until he deigns to get the order right.
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Caught a 3m hdl the other day, with John Hunt in the commentary box. Never mentioned a single 'colour', and I can't remember Richard Hoiles, or many others, ever doing that.
RH is fine, by me.
There are a few contenders for the worst ever but agree RH isn’t great. Misses too much for me by concentrating too much on the leader and I agree his habit of naming the front one or two then not bothering with the rest before saying who’s bringing up the rear is frustrating
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I often watch the races silent. You do miss a bit of the background excitement, but at least you concentrate on what your eyes are telling you rather than having your attention directed elsewhere (as your “towards the rear” comment). Nowadays if you see a significant moment it doesn’t matter if you can’t place which horse(s) was involved since you can re-run it until you do!!
I might try that, barjon. I often watch the football on silent because I read games differently from the commentators and co-commentators (90% of the latter are truly clueless) whose job description seems to be - the BBC are most guilty - to make the action sound exciting when very often the football is dire.
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I can't believe no one challenged the photo finish in the last.
The aerial and side on footage at Fairyhouse today and yesterday was brilliant
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
Is it just me or does anyone else find it annoying when the ITV commentators say the runners are swinging rigour handed. It’s f***ing Sandown of course it’s right handed
Not their worst crime I suppose
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Sorry to post a note of triviality but has 'Cesca' announced she's pregnant and I have missed it??
Vote Alfie!!!!
And what on earth is she wearing??
A drunk poinsettia and a coat bought from a 1940s charity shop?
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