Race 2 at Melton- Dashing Dan- always on the money

[doinmabest]

Hi Maorisidol

I accept your criticism, however, there are two things to note. Firstly, the timing board at Menangle is in the process, so I am told of being sorted so the information appears instantaneously. As you would be aware, I have copped plenty of criticism on this forum over saying EG- time is 1.55 and change, etc... I was told this should be sorted soon. Secondly, Irrespective of the day, I am usually chopped and dont get to summarise on TV. My local radio station always returns to take in a post race clean up. I have no control over what direction SKY take, this includes big race nights where they cut to Haysey or Adam after last call......I really do as often as possible try to give the last qtr and time following my calls and as an exercise will revisit last Saturdays meeting as an example....As I said, I really do my best and I am not Dan, Mark or anyone else. I will not be as good as those two outstanding callers, but I give it my all and hope some people out there like my style and coverage. I spent 20 years calling greyhounds and was shifted to the Harness 2 years ago when Mark decided to go to NZ. So in relative terms I am still learning and finding my way back in harness...All I ask is that the tough judges understand my position and that I will always try to improve.
Cheers
FH

[doinmabest]

*** As a hoofnote, Only 4 replays from Saturday night appear on Harness.org but in each of them I gave Last Qtr, In the stand I didnt give a rate as it was 2300m Stand and It was approx only, however gave the last half. For races two and three I gave last Qtr and approx time and race four gave last qtr but got chopped after saying änother fast run there"
As I said Maoris, I will be cognisant of the fact that that info is important but If I am chopped, I cant do much about it as far as the TV coverage goes!
Cheers and thanks for the feedback.

[triplev123]

Hey Fred, while every other Bastard on here is polarising around their respective interests and telling you how to suck eggs, I thought I may as well take my shot as well.
What chance of occasionally giving the Breeding of some of the horses in the moments before they score up or otherwise maybe after they have raced?
On the high profile days especially I'd even be happy to send you through whatever I know as far as some background info. on the breeding/close relations/maternal families of some of the starters etc. Comes as easy as breathing to me. You're welcome to it if you would like it.

VVV

[thesushitrain]

i find no problem with your sectionals fred, you always give them and they are more important then then overall mile rate

but do you have to say... alabar 150, starts to draw away, soon after, tradesman way, supreme effort... every race

[doinmabest]

Hi Triplev
Just on breeding, post race, it is similar to the issue I face regarding any post race comments.
On local radio(2KY) they cross back so I can give winners breeding, name owners, trainer and driver
Plus give margins, sectionals and gross time. On feature days SKY chop me last call and cross to
The live hosts for any post race commentary.
The idea of your pre race is not a bad one though I again point out on feature days where we have a live
Hosting, they usually cross up to me when the gate rounds the turn so again not much chance
To do much. I would however ask that any info you could provide would help, even if I can't guarantee that
I can get it to air. It would be good to expand my knowledge and have it handy in case the opportunity arises
To use it on air.... As I said my hands are tied in most cases as to what time I get post race but I will do what I
Can!
Cheers vvv
FH

[doinmabest]

Thanks Aussie,
Not sure I use those every race but point taken, and I will try and drop off the things
That u hate!
Cheers FH

[Greg Hando]

I reckon you're doing a good job Fred under sometime's trying circumstances keep up the good work

[The Money Tree]

Anyone that can cop criticism on the chin and tries to make themselves better will always succeed.
You are obviously passionate about what you do so keep it up the Fred.

[Don Corleone]

Obviously over here in NZ we stay a bit longer with Fred and I can assure you we get all the information that everyone has mentioned - 1/2, 1/4 mile rate etc and breeding - who went well etc. You're doing a fine job Fred. Keep it going.

[Maorisidol]

Hi Fred, i appreciate you comin on here and being involved and having a chat, great work, many wouldnt!
Firstly i dont expect anyone to be Dan M and i dont expect Mark Mc to be Fred etc etc. So you be yourself and thats all good, dont get me wrong i like your calls i like your style as far as i am concerned your calls and you are great no prob.
All i like to hear to "finalise" a race is in my mind is the MR and other times, it sort of completes it, Sure i can go to a website and get the times later when they are posted but its not the same, and as i initially mentioned i understand sometimes you get cut off...
Being a Melbourne boy i havent had the pleasure of getting to Menangle yet, so i plead ignorance to the timing board and its idiosyncrasies, so i hear your frustration of having an "exact" time "immediately"...
All good, thnx again.