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06 Oct 22
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Jerry, some tips if you are on today.
Try to find another way of saying "they''re off". You could, for instance, say "racing" "they're out of the gate" "the starter has let them go" etc.
It is noticeable how you have slowed your pace at the start of races, almost to a murmur. However, it can sound a bit too deliberate.
And speaking of pace of delivery. Try to regulate your breathing at the finish of tight races to avoid that panicked anxiety attack that you regularly exhibit.
One last thing. We know who the jockeys are mid race. Just call the horses.
Thanks.
Try to find another way of saying "they''re off". You could, for instance, say "racing" "they're out of the gate" "the starter has let them go" etc.
It is noticeable how you have slowed your pace at the start of races, almost to a murmur. However, it can sound a bit too deliberate.
And speaking of pace of delivery. Try to regulate your breathing at the finish of tight races to avoid that panicked anxiety attack that you regularly exhibit.
One last thing. We know who the jockeys are mid race. Just call the horses.
Thanks.
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What a shame a man who is so enthusiastic about the sport of horse racing is bullied by the boo boys,hopefully he will continue the commentary the way he does now.
leave Justin O Hanlon alone, he has to suck and swallow his murray mints during the race call otherwise them sweets will rot all his teeth............
"They're off" the opening gambit from Jerry in every race today? 1.01?
Jerry, one other thing. Naming the race after the off, is not always what's needed. You could say, for example, "lining up for the ... race" rather than always naming the race when they have jumped off.
Jerry is one on the good commentators imo.
He has geniune interest in the game.
He has geniune interest in the game.
Jerry, just a reminder. You don't have to shout just because it's a Grade 1 event. That over excited/shouting way of commentating only leads to the gasping at the end.
RUINS the end of every race, for me ... he becomes incomprehensible and indecipherable 
...
- and - if there were 2 horses battling out a finish, called - 'Incomprehensible and Indecipherable' ...
- he would surely, Choke to the point of complete collapse.
...- and - if there were 2 horses battling out a finish, called - 'Incomprehensible and Indecipherable' ...
- he would surely, Choke to the point of complete collapse.
onlooker 03 Dec 23 14:40
RUINS the end of every race, for me ... he becomes incomprehensible and indecipherable Cry ...
- and - if there were 2 horses battling out a finish, called - 'Incomprehensible and Indecipherable' ...
- he would surely, Choke to the point of complete collapse.
Lol
RUINS the end of every race, for me ... he becomes incomprehensible and indecipherable Cry ...
- and - if there were 2 horses battling out a finish, called - 'Incomprehensible and Indecipherable' ...
- he would surely, Choke to the point of complete collapse.
Lol
Not as bad as Pugh on RTE, buts that's not saying much. As soon as he said 'looking good' about Impaire Et Passe, the tank emptied 
It's clearly each to their own on this topic so no chance of full agreement.
Jerry is the best for me
Jerry is the best for me
Machin's by far the most annoying at getting the jockey's names in...
Dec 3, 2023 -- 11:28AM, lead on wrote:
Machin's by far the most annoying at getting the jockey's names in...
Reckon Mr Magoo Cattermole mentions the jockey names more than the horses
No boring commentary when Jerry's calling, one of the best for me.
Same here. Very colourful indeed, and clearly full of passion for the game.
sounds as if he is going to blow a gasket as he builds up to crecendo on the run ins but it does make it more exciting imo.
Why does it have to be - "more exciting" ?
If your horse Wins at 4/1 - You get Paid at 4/1 ... and That is IT.
You do Not get Paid out at 'double the odds' 8/1 ... just because you - or the Commentator - were Screaming your heads off.
If your horse Wins at 4/1 - You get Paid at 4/1 ... and That is IT.
You do Not get Paid out at 'double the odds' 8/1 ... just because you - or the Commentator - were Screaming your heads off.
This fella is better particularly down the home straight
https://fb.watch/oL7mNjfyVq/
https://fb.watch/oL7mNjfyVq/
To me he sounds like he has a heavy cold all of the time and at the end of a race he sounds close to cardiac arrest. Awful commentator.
For me he is an asset to horse racing ,strangely you don’t notice it much when your there.
I'm sure his knowledge is second to none but a commentator is there to be easy on the ear. The other Irish commentator is fine.
He sounds like he is arriving over Miss Worlds breasts
His screaming banshee impression at the finish is like fingernails down a blackboard to me. Yes , he knows his stuff and no one can applaud boo boys but personally I have to mute the tv and thats not really what a good commentator should cause.
He pretty much saves everything so he can scream out the last 2 words at a ridiculously high pitched mirror shattering pitch.
Also I was thinking but are these guys just really sh ite sports commentators and ended up with racing as the last chance saloon?
I mean Thommo would be good for a cricket ODI imo, Machin could easily do a football game, Barty has snooker and bowls written all over him.
So how come they only do racing?
Also I was thinking but are these guys just really sh ite sports commentators and ended up with racing as the last chance saloon?
I mean Thommo would be good for a cricket ODI imo, Machin could easily do a football game, Barty has snooker and bowls written all over him.
So how come they only do racing?
Jerry, try to be a bit more lively when talking to punters as the horses are on the way to the start. Your tone and pace of speech sounds like you are reading at a funeral mass. Liven up man.
I like him.
He doesn't fill in the commentary with rubbish like"the dam won this in 2013" or"travelled 200 miles to get here"
just describes the race and that is good enough for me
He doesn't fill in the commentary with rubbish like"the dam won this in 2013" or"travelled 200 miles to get here"
just describes the race and that is good enough for me
he does make the finishes exiting ,if you have backed one thats going toe to toe all the way to the line and you and the jockey are riding it like a demon and he is screaming the names of both horses to a crescendo , it is mayhem and must be amusing to any non gambler present watching
Each to their own strontium as always , i once met a guy many years ago who thought Thommo was excellent 
Here we go big fella, standby, the favourite is loaded. Standby. Here we go. Tommo could sell snake oil.
You are probably off playing golf today Jerry, but if you get a chance, try to listen to the pacing, liveliness and timing of Gary O'Brien's speech and commentary at Down Royal today.
I met thommo in bookies in Newcastle he was there
for an hour for opening of flagship bookies (labdrokes)
He was genuinely brilliant with the punters
and showed genuine interest in conversations
with alsorts of folk.
He was paid for an hour, according to manager
but ended up staying well over two hours, far
longer than I could stay...
He's an awful commentator though...
for an hour for opening of flagship bookies (labdrokes)
He was genuinely brilliant with the punters
and showed genuine interest in conversations
with alsorts of folk.
He was paid for an hour, according to manager
but ended up staying well over two hours, far
longer than I could stay...
He's an awful commentator though...
here was me thinking Jerry Hannon was in his 70's....
looks about 50 in that video (or even younger tbh).
looks about 50 in that video (or even younger tbh).
My old dad asked Tommo for his autograph at Ayr one day 1990s and he walked right pass him without uttering a word. I said to my disappointed father, that he probably was in a hurry as he was working for tv that day but he could have at least said that passing, if that was indeed the case.
Jerry H is very enthisiastic about the game, but Personally, I liked Peter Bromley the best.
I had the pleasure of meeting John Rickman in the early 60s .It was York I think, in tattersalls. I must have been about 12.He was such a smart well dressed gentleman who was so polite and interested in what I had to say. I told him I wanted to be a race reader and he gave me some good advice. He said that was a good idea but get some qualifications first. I have never forgot the next advice he gave me and that was the best job you could have was one that combined your hobby as your work. “ That's what I do , “ he said.
“ And I am very very lucky “
“ And I am very very lucky “
You have switched on the Livestream late and blanked the rest of the screen , you suddenly forget your colours only to hear ....' Its division 1 of the apples and pears worlds greatest supermarket maiden hurdle over 2 1/2 miles with 9 hurdles to jump ' no make that kin 8 now and that was mine on the deck !
Jerry, now remember, when there's grade 1 races, it doesn't mean you have to shout, get overly excited or have that breathing panic attack at the end, as you gasp for oxygen. Yes, be more lively, you are not reading a funeral mass script after all, but easy as you go.
Have you heard the commentator with the stutter on French racing ... the more exciting it gets the more he stammers ... give him his due, he is a t't't'trier.
Couldn't agree more Hayden. What a character. Brings colour to every race and racing in general.
'No Fussing by a couple of lengths' as they landed side by side 
Jerry going down the Bartlett route unfortunately. As soon as the fav hits the front the tone of the voice suggests the race is over. He's a lot better than Richard 'I know everything ' Pugh though.
Brilliant commentator Jerry - gets on with it and doesn't try to predict what is going to happen. Simply commentates on what is happening. The main English commentators should take a leaf out of his book instead of having a mini-orgasm when one of the top three in the betting comes off the bridle or makes a mistake.
I do agree that the UK commentators seem to base their comms around the betting and have raised the isdue plenty of times, though Alan Howes very underused imop. An excellent commentator.
Hannon, another embarrassment of a call, he must have been on Tower of London as he could not contain his gasket being blown again at the finish. How does this clown get all the top gigs?
Great commentator who loves the game and wears his heart on his sleeve.
It was an outstanding commentary on the Tower of London Group2 race. The roof on the Curragh stand near lifted. Best moment on the Curragh for many a long day. Ryan Moore said he didn't want to get there too soon !!!!!!!!!
They all get excited it’s a natural thing I suppose,spare a thought if they’ve had a punt….
Simply the best is Jerry , can honestly say i watch more races than i would normally do when he's commentating.
Hayden I'll tell him that in the car on the way to Ballinrobe tomorrow....
Ask him to come and work on the Cheltenham Festival , Ireland dominate the meeting so we may as well have an Irish commentator
Irish Champions Stakes, Irish racing showcased around the world, and Jerry pulls another embarrassment.
o'hehir, o'brien, griffin...part-timers are all better imo
He's a fantastic commentator imo,great excitement in his voice,not for everybody I can see.
Best in the business for me but it's all about opinions.
I couldn't stand my first wife's voice , come to think of it didn't like the 2nd wife's either but the current wife's is fine as my hearing has deteriorated a bit.
I watch some races i wouldn't normally if he's commentating , there's no right or wrong answer here we're all different
I couldn't stand my first wife's voice , come to think of it didn't like the 2nd wife's either but the current wife's is fine as my hearing has deteriorated a bit.
I watch some races i wouldn't normally if he's commentating , there's no right or wrong answer here we're all different
His knowledge and accuracy is first class but during a race he sounds as if he has a heavy cold and sniffs a few times during each race. In the final furlong he sounds like he is having a heart attack. I am sure he can't help it but surely a commentator should be chosen mainly for clarity of voice?
To be fair Sage we had to put up with Sir Peter after his voice went ages before he quit , he started whispering through races and curtailing names if i remember correctly.
The Winners Enclosure
@TWEnclosure
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5h
Three things in life are certain..
1⃣Death
2⃣Taxes
3⃣Jerry Hannon exploding in a tight finish
https://x.com/TWEnclosure/status/1835007603975586187
@TWEnclosure
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5h
Three things in life are certain..
1⃣Death
2⃣Taxes
3⃣Jerry Hannon exploding in a tight finish
https://x.com/TWEnclosure/status/1835007603975586187
Thankfully Jerry wasn't the commentator for the 2012 Lexus Chase because I doubt he would have survived this one without self-combusting.
One of the most dramatic finishes of all time...
https://x.com/Halligan88/status/1843657778906443986
One of the most dramatic finishes of all time...
https://x.com/Halligan88/status/1843657778906443986
Jerry is an excellent commentator when you listen to a few others.
I enjoy Jezza on commentary
Mark Shouty Johnston is my worst
Mark Shouty Johnston is my worst
They can have the freeze frame up within a jiffy but on this occasion it took 27 seconds, flip flopping favs in the photo betting?
I like how he starts off like a 2CV on a frosty December morning and then gradually winds himself up.
DURING THE RACE COMMENTARY
I will say again if Jerry gets on your wick more than Mark *Shouty* Johnson or Ian *Raspy* Bartlett then there is something wrong with ya.
DURING THE RACE COMMENTARY
I will say again if Jerry gets on your wick more than Mark *Shouty* Johnson or Ian *Raspy* Bartlett then there is something wrong with ya.
I apologise for the above statement
All down to personal taste
All down to personal taste
hes no good imo
but its getting worse with the latest additions to the roster. in yuk and direland
grffin powell fussey. none of them as good as what we have, and thats an indictment, although most are perfectly good and do their job, namely conveying information accurately and clearly
but its getting worse with the latest additions to the roster. in yuk and direland
grffin powell fussey. none of them as good as what we have, and thats an indictment, although most are perfectly good and do their job, namely conveying information accurately and clearly
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