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Jamal
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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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Australian racing is only good up to 1400m in terms of world standards when it comes to depth/quality in numbers
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Lord Hybrow
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Andrew Hawkins was very good, knows his stuff inside out. But Libby Hopwood was dreadful presenter. |
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Jamal
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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 |
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Australian racing is only good up to 1400m in terms of world standards when it comes to depth/quality in numbers
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saintly96
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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.
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VOYAGER
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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 |
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Remember, it might take intelligence to be smart , but it takes experience to be wise
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RED HUNTER
Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2010 Location: PERTH Status: Offline Points: 16334 |
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google andrew hawkins racing
....click and find the "cheering AFAAK" video....it is worth the view |
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International
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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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SkyDancer
Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2014 Location: Cranbourne Status: Offline Points: 8429 |
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Racing.com need to get rid of the guy who has a Nickname for total randoms first
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Shrunk in the Wash
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I like Richo
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Passing Through
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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.
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ExceedAndExcel
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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. |
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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
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Shrunk in the Wash
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I’m intrigued. What is he clueless about?
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acacia alba
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Wayne probably is not pretty and pushy enough for them. He is quiet and not "out there " blowing his own trumpet.
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animals before people.
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Shrunk in the Wash
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Are any of the pretty?
The Duff, Munsie and Radley don’t pass the test🤪
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ExceedAndExcel
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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. |
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Batman
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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.
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“Gambling has brought our family closer together. We had to move to a smaller house.”
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SkyDancer
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Gonna miss Jayne Ivil when she leaves.
She’s brilliant |
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marscay
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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. |
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marscay
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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. |
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acacia alba
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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.
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animals before people.
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Bonjour
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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.
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Bonjour
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I know she rode for a while, as an apprentice, not sure if she reached an open jockeys licence.
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Second Chance
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Gay3
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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%
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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VOYAGER
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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. |
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Shrunk in the Wash
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I must say I’ve never seen Andrew Hawkins. What show is he on?
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Second Chance
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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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Passing Through
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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
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