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Topic: Sky Racing
Posted By: Jamal
Subject: Sky Racing
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 6:57pm
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For those interested. Andrew Hawkins and Libby Hoppwood were both made redundant. I saw their posts on social media. I rated these two highly and it's sad to see them go.
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Posted By: Lord Hybrow
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 7:34pm
Andrew Hawkins was very good, knows his stuff inside out. But Libby Hopwood was dreadful presenter. |
Jamal wrote:Posted By: Jamal
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:17pm
Something doesn't seem right. Plus ibwas reading a few comments on facebook and a few people have said Sky Racing isn't good to work out. So maybe there are culture problems. Who knows. I hope to talk to Andrew at some point. As I said i rated both highly ------------- Australian racing is only good up to 1400m in terms of world standards when it comes to depth/quality in numbers |
Posted By: saintly96
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:48pm
| I respect Andrew, we all know he loves his racing, he will find something else. Perhaps writing instead of presenting is more his go, but if his passion is to be in front of the camera, good luck to him, his passion will carry him a long way. He has accomplished a lot in a relatively short amount of time. |
Posted By: VOYAGER
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2019 at 12:31am
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These days, start your own, racing production set up. It costs nothing to upload to you tube, and all you need is a couple of cameras and proper set design, and you set. I like Andy to, and hope he can stay doing what he loves  ------------- Remember, it might take intelligence to be smart , but it takes experience to be wise |
Posted By: RED HUNTER
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2019 at 10:12pm
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google andrew hawkins racing ....click and find the "cheering AFAAK" video....it is worth the view https://www.punters.com.au/news/staff-cuts-at-sky-racing-_186100/" rel="nofollow - https://www.punters.com.au/news/staff-cuts-at-sky-racing-_186100/
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Posted By: International
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 7:12am
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And they keep the dreadful old duffer Gary Harley on, as well as the admittedly pretty but awful presenter Priscilla Looker who has no idea what an adverb is, plus the competent but appalling to listen to Chynna Marston and John Scorse. I do not get it. Maybe Racing.com can get rid of the buffoon Jason Richardson.
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Posted By: SkyDancer
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 7:20am
| Racing.com need to get rid of the guy who has a Nickname for total randoms first |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 7:20am
| I like Richo |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 7:20am
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Andrew Hawkins looks like he is going down the online route with the founding of Andrew Hawkins Racing Facebook page. Good move Andrew. ------------- |
Posted By: ExceedAndExcel
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 8:27am
Richo is probably the most clueless racing presenter I have ever seen in terms of actually knowing anything about the game. But he does do his job well I agree. |
Posted By: Straight arrow
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 8:47am
| Why don’t they use W Harris more? He may not be the presenter ? But he speaks well and has more knowledge then them all |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 9:03am
I’m intrigued. What is he clueless about?
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Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 9:26am
Wayne probably is not pretty and pushy enough for them. He is quiet and not "out there " blowing his own trumpet. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 9:32am
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Are any of the pretty? The Duff, Munsie and Radley don’t pass the test🤪
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Posted By: ExceedAndExcel
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 9:39am
Has no idea of form or really horses in general. Just listen to him for 30 seconds and you’ll see. He is a good presenter though and to be fair that’s what his role mainly entails. |
Posted By: Batman
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 10:48am
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Priscilla Looker might not know what an adverb is, but is the most knowledgeable female presenter of them all. Michael Maxworthy and Wayne Harris are both guns. Richo and Duff are obviously planted there by opposition stations to destroy the followers. Tony Brassel is fantastic. ------------- Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house. |
Posted By: SkyDancer
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 11:10am
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Gonna miss Jayne Ivil when she leaves. She’s brilliant |
Posted By: marscay
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 11:51am
Listen to him for an afternoon or watch get on...... inside that giant noggin is very little racing intellect. He's got the gift for presenting i'll give him that. |
Posted By: marscay
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 12:05pm
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And Chynna Marston I'm surprised her face doesn't melt away during summer..... what a train wreck both to watch and listen. When they keep the likes of her and Gary Harley on the payroll and drop a knowledgeable young pup like Andrew you just have to shake your head in disbelief at the abortion that is Sky. |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 1:08pm
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Who is Chynna . exactly ? How does she fit in ? Has she worked in horses before or did she just score the gig on her looks ?? Have to admit to never having heard of her before until she popped up there. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Bonjour
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 1:21pm
| Chynna is a legend, she can pick a winner in the yard, she knows her horses, and who gives a continental how she looks. Her presentation is terrific. She has evolved, long may she stay. She also re-homes horses, God bless her, we need more like her....bloody good on you Chynna, love your work. |
Posted By: Bonjour
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 2:08pm
| I know she rode for a while, as an apprentice, not sure if she reached an open jockeys licence. |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 2:15pm
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Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:01pm
If there's a $20+ winner to be found, she'll nail it, unlike 90% of presenters who tip the top 4 in betting. Flindell being one of the 10%  ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
Posted By: VOYAGER
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:10pm
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I am surprised that no one has mentioned Lizzie Jeffs. I always thought Larry Olsen was the best saddling enclosure selector, but this lady knows her business. With the base of the Village and VillageBet, I am surprised the Mayor has not sought Andrew out to head a you tube based channel for visual content. I am absolutely certain the amount of subscribers would more than pay for the production required, and as I mentioned it costs nothing to upload to your tube, and after all, you tube and podcasting are the future, with television just about disappearing in twenty years. ------------- Remember, it might take intelligence to be smart , but it takes experience to be wise |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:38pm
| I must say I’ve never seen Andrew Hawkins. What show is he on? |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:44pm
The first two words of the thread title might provide be a place to start to have a little look Shrunk. 
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:47pm
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Posted By: Straight arrow
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:48pm
| All I know? Is that Wayne Harris rode rings around dufficy guy, and scorch guy! And his judgment is second to none as trainers were concerned! Dufficy had a big bunk up by brother!! Scorch?? Well just try and work that one out yourself? I have no idea. But Harris gets my vote no contest |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:49pm
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John Scorse ------------- |
Posted By: Straight arrow
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:53pm
| Yep scorch! That’s how he treats the English language |
Posted By: RED HUNTER
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:55pm
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John Scorse was a top jock with limited exposure to the A grade horses. His day in the sun was with PLACID ARK SCORSE is a famous riding family.
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 3:58pm
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Amazing Wayne Harris is still alive let alone a commentator. Melb Cap and Slipper winner has had 2 brain surgeries and 11 spinal surgeries and had to teach himself to speak again. ------------- |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 4:58pm
Ooops, I think this is who I meant with this comment:
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there's a $20+ winner to be found, she'll nail it, unlike 90% of
presenters who tip the top 4 in betting. Flindell being one of the 10%  ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
SkyDancer wrote:Posted By: Carioca
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 5:02pm
Great little man and a true blue fighter, always admired him in his profession as a top flight hoop and it radiated through to the people he rode for, long may he continue to win the battle, keep well Wayno.
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Posted By: Discohips23
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 5:13pm
I made the same statement a few months back. Apparently his name is Matthew Stewart and is a local. Just a try hard.
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Posted By: Mr Grieves
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 5:35pm
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Who is that guy with the epic fake tan on racing.com, think he's a sportsbet shill or something....seems to be popping up everywhere. Insufferable. |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 5:40pm
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His name is Julian Vallance....with Sportsbet ------------- |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 8:09pm
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Blow them, who bring on people who dont have a clue,,,,Wayne Harris would have a clue,,,,or 2,,,or 3,,, ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: pnclick
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2019 at 10:40pm
And tracksuit he had on last week... Flashback to the Australian Olympic team in Barcelona!!! woeful!!! I link Andrew Hawkins, he does a great job in my opinion.
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Posted By: SHOVHOG
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 1:27am
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There’s only one person who they need to pay big money for and that is Deane Lester. The bloke has been a genius for years and the weekend gone only strengthens that theory. Was very confident Something Silver would roll sureknee amd his best of the day won as usual. (Secret blaze). Anybody who follows RSN will know how good he is. Jason Lincoln is also very very astute. I enjoy the Saturday nights with Mark McNamara & the former female harness driver who’s name escapes me. ------------- " In gambling the many must lose in order for the few to win" |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 5:59am
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Andrew is up and running with his new online venture Andrew Hawkins Racing.  ------------- |
Posted By: horlicks
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 1:44pm
Brittany Graham
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Posted By: Straight arrow
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 8:09pm
| Pay peanuts get monkeys! I keep saying. Racing . Com are full of monkeys. I here some are well paid monkeys? But monkeys all the same. Sky is a whole other beast |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 9:35am
Good on her then. She sounds like a good 'un. But, who is she ? Where did she evolve from ? Just curious if her background is racing or showing or eventing or what ? ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 9:50am
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She was a jockey, mostly Canberra southern NSW. rode about 30 winners. ------------- |
Posted By: SkyDancer
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 10:04am
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March 2017 Chynna Marston will cap a triumphant return to the racing industry on Black Opal Stakes day, but the former jockey won't be in her silks for Canberra's marquee meeting. A race fall at Tumut two years ago ended Marston's career as a hoop, forcing her to find a new way to stay involved in the sport she loves. The Canberra racing community was rocked by another fall last week when track-work rider Riharna Thomson died on Friday. Trainers, friends, strappers and jockeys will pay tribute to Thomson's life by wearing black armbands and taking part in a special mounting yard ceremony to remember the popular 22-year-old. For Marston it's a reminder of how lucky she is to be alive and she will return to the Black Opal to be a part of Sky Racing's broadcast team after making a career switch five months ago. It will be Marston's first Black Opal on the other side of the fence and her appointment marks a significant comeback. Marston was unconscious for five minutes, suffered a seizure, broke her nose in two places, had trauma to her T2 and T3 vertebrae and damaged ligaments and muscles in her neck in a fall in 2014. The accident changed her life forever and Marston admitted she misses racing dearly. But the 25-year-old is grateful to be back working in the tight-knight racing community. "It certainly fills a void that was missing when I had to retire from racing, it's just a fantastic environment to be around, the atmosphere and the people are wonderful," Marston said. "Racing was an incredible adrenaline rush that I don't think you can get anywhere else, I definitely miss it, but joining Sky Racing is very exciting, it's a dream job." Marston has been given the all clear by neurologists to get back in the saddle, but won't ride competitively again because she is still finding the right medication balance to manage her epilepsy and seizures. "I was really excited when I got the green light a few weeks ago, it was a little bit daunting to think what could possible happen but it felt wonderful to be back on," Marston said. "I'm only allowed to ride my horses but I find it to be great therapy and a real stress reliever. I have a business called Recycled Racehorses which is where I get retired racehorses from the track and re-educate them and re-home them for other careers to give them a future after racing." Being back in the paddock with her horses marks a significant milestone for Marston, but the former Wagga apprentice knows the road to recovery will continue for some time. "It has been a very slow road. The epilepsy has played a really significant role, I keep having seizures and I still can't drive so I've lost my independence," Marston said. "It's been quite frustrating at times but the horses have played a huge role in my recovery, just spending alone time with them allows me to relax and get hold of the bigger picture when things get a bit too stressful." Marston began her budding career in the broadcast booth in November and has been working at regional meets in preparation for the capital's biggest day of racing. "It's very exciting, I've been working around all the races in the southern districts and to broadcast on such a big day in Canberra is obviously a high of my career," Marston said. "On my first day I was very excited until the camera came on me then the nerves hit. But I've been involved in racing for a long time and it's talking horses which I can do with a mouth full of marbles, so it has taken a bit to get used to the camera but it has been a wonderful experience." The former law and philosophy student postponed her studies to take up riding and she considered returning to the books to help pass the time during her lay-up, but short term memory issues has prevented it. "At this stage I'm still hoping to go back and maybe study journalism, but with the epilepsy we're still finding the right balance between all of my medications," Marston said. "I still get quite drowsy and worn out quickly and suffer from migraines, but hopefully we find a balance and my memory comes back to an extent. "It's just about waiting until my body and mind is right and once everything is on track I'll get back into it." |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 10:05am
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Taa. Cant say I ever heard of her before and was curious. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 10:08am
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PS. Best of luck to her. She deserves some in bucket loads. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 10:19am
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Chynna goes pretty good AA. Also a very good sport and very willing in banter exchanges with Groovy Scorse. Lots of p1ss taking. ------------- |
Posted By: Bonjour
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2019 at 12:53pm
Absolutely.
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Posted By: Batman
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2019 at 2:42pm
What about Sammy Hyland? He is at Gatton today, and should stay there permanently. Cringeworthy is being kind.  ------------- Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house. |
Posted By: Batman
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2019 at 3:14pm
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Sammy. “Absolute peach of a ride” in every race 😫😫 ------------- Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house. |
Posted By: Jamal
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 4:46pm
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Andrew has a new job in London "My new role has been announced! Moving to London to become editor of ANZ Bloodstock News, which means I will be part of the wider Racing Post and Racing Post Bloodstock team. It’s a tremendous opportunity that doesn’t come along every day. Heading across to London on Sunday, just in time for Cheltenham day one next Tuesday. Back in Sydney for two weeks though in early April (for Inglis Easter and The Championships), so will have some farewell drinks then! bit.ly/2vCg0C4" ------------- Australian racing is only good up to 1400m in terms of world standards when it comes to depth/quality in numbers |
Posted By: Bonjour
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 6:58pm
| Oh gee...that's the end of me then, been with ANZ Bloodstock news since Alice Lukey started it from her base in Newmarket yonks back......downhill from now on. |
Posted By: horlicks
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 8:56pm
| Why would Andrew Hawkins ruin ANZ Bloodstock news? |
Posted By: Jamal
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2020 at 12:03pm
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Do you people not rate Andrew Hawkins? ------------- Australian racing is only good up to 1400m in terms of world standards when it comes to depth/quality in numbers |
Posted By: Bonjour
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2020 at 12:07pm
I'm referring to AB, not AH........I don't know what management were thinking.
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Posted By: Ringlock
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2020 at 1:06pm
| Hawkins might know HK form but he was a terrible host on Sky, very awkward and never looked comfortable. Guess that's why they punted him. |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2020 at 2:13pm
| Does anyone really care who are the talking heads on Sky Racing? |