New Posts For Thread: Epochs and Golden Ageshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-agesIt is axiomatic that you never really know what you've got til its gone (qv Joanie Mitchell "Big Yello Taxi"), but I believe we are coming to the end of a golden era of horse racing commentary.The litany of great commentators currently:Simon HoltMarkListening to Ayr today - A SHOKKING omission on my part.Alan Howes. Class commentator.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564836481#564836481Listening to Ayr today - A SHOKKING omission on my part.Alan Howes. Class commentator.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:25:19 -0500Tbf, Iain Bartlett did well there.One thing which must fill commentators with dread, are those Friday Newbury cards later in the season, with five 20-runner maidens, most of whom are making their debutshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830809#564830809Tbf, Iain Bartlett did well there.One thing which must fill commentators with dread, are those Friday Newbury cards later in the season, with five 20-runner maidens, most of whom are making their debutsFri, 04 Jul 2025 19:07:59 -0500Have a bash at calling this....should you be able to record and report I will be most excited https://youtu.be/GZUBLWkeuyw?si=O_qIlGIF0U0PqAc3https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830795#564830795Have a bash at calling this....should you be able to record and report I will be most excited https://youtu.be/GZUBLWkeuyw?si=O_qIlGIF0U0PqAc3Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:57:32 -0500Class Georgehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830791#564830791Class GeorgeFri, 04 Jul 2025 18:50:48 -0500I'm a fan of the Barstewards podcast, but I thought they were out of order recently when they had a pop at Sir Peter O'Sullevan, and whilst he probably did make mistakes in his later years, they cited the '77 National when he seemed to get into a bithttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830759#564830759I'm a fan of the Barstewards podcast, but I thought they were out of order recently when they had a pop at Sir Peter O'Sullevan, and whilst he probably did make mistakes in his later years, they cited the '77 National when he seemed to get into a bitFri, 04 Jul 2025 18:24:11 -0500As much as I agree with you to a point OP, it is no doubt a tough job. I had trouble picking my runner out the other week at Royal Ascot let alone calling the race.I hope a new generation is on the way to replace those more experienced in the positiohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830749#564830749As much as I agree with you to a point OP, it is no doubt a tough job. I had trouble picking my runner out the other week at Royal Ascot let alone calling the race.I hope a new generation is on the way to replace those more experienced in the positioFri, 04 Jul 2025 18:04:43 -0500Did you write that? Low IQ response.On a less smooth-brained matter hearing the veteran Aussie ciommentator Mikey Wrona at Los Alamitos just now brought back memories! When he was caller at Golden Gate Fields and Santa Anita. Excellent.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564830705#564830705Did you write that? Low IQ response.On a less smooth-brained matter hearing the veteran Aussie ciommentator Mikey Wrona at Los Alamitos just now brought back memories! When he was caller at Golden Gate Fields and Santa Anita. Excellent.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:13:29 -0500crawfords crackershttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564827427#564827427crawfords crackersThu, 03 Jul 2025 13:22:04 -0500It is axiomatic that you never really know what you've got til its gone (qv Joanie Mitchell "Big Yello Taxi"), but I believe we are coming to the end of a golden era of horse racing commentary.The litany of great commentators currently:Simon HoltMarkhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31878333/epochs-and-golden-ages?post_id=564827419#564827419It is axiomatic that you never really know what you've got til its gone (qv Joanie Mitchell "Big Yello Taxi"), but I believe we are coming to the end of a golden era of horse racing commentary.The litany of great commentators currently:Simon HoltMarkThu, 03 Jul 2025 13:17:07 -0500