Darren Flindell
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Sydney Race Caller with SKY RACING (ex hkjc). West Tigers Fan. All views my own
Randwick, Sydney
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Thanks guys...the timing is impeccable
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Regardless of the Newscorp ratings of current callers there is no doubt todays pre-planned lunch of these legends of broadcasting surpasses the lot. Individually 3 absolute legends that defined broadcasting of all 3 codes
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During the supposed lockdown 36 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS have landed or will land today in Sydney. We have to live like prisoners in our home, while 1000’s continue to arrive each day, while they self isolate. How is this policed and WHY is Sydney international even still open? 😡😡
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Amazing how much free financial advice is out on Twitter directed at the Kinane crew. Is it anybody’s business if they want to enjoy a good horse to race here?Not everything in Australia is for sale. Imagine how much better Oz racing would be if there were more owners like em.
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What an honour to have my childhood idols up in the Randwick Box today to put on a show for their fans.Race-calling icons John Tapp and Ian Craig who scraped in by a boarding house scrape of butter to witness Opal Ridge win the race named in their honour. As called by Tappy!
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I think it’s fair to say among the racing community that Bruce McAvaney,Matt Hill
@BasilZempilas
any many other fine commentators etc ,have excelled in their duties to bring joy to our nation in the darkest hours of our existence .
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What an exciting drive home from Warwick Farm listening to the
@ContinuousCall
call home the West Tigers. Loved it guys!! Time for a succulent Chinese meal now
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I’m so glad I could contribute to the moment which obviously was so special to many around the country to the late
#milesy
.
#upyougo
#anamoe
Dear
@hkdarren
We lost a great racing man
#Milesy
on Thursday for less than 50. Dictionaries have his image as the definition of
#ExuberantPunter
He has a live bet on Anamoe. Should it salute, his catchcry of "Up We Goooo" would be fitting
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This has made my night.
The legend himself Les Bridge watching Celestial Legend win
@TheStarSydney
Doncaster Mile 🏆
@racing_nsw
@SkyRacingAU
@7horseracing
@G1TySchil
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Matilda’s OMG. That was like 10 Pericles photo finishes rolled into 3hours and 2mins. What a great moment in Australian sport.
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For those that thrive on being outraged,without bothering with the truth, listen to this closely. It is clear to me an innocent man
@BasilZempilas
has been shamefully hung ,when he was clearly referring to the newsreader role as being reserve grade when airing/competing with the…
And the full version.
Talking about the news up against the tennis.
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Bravo to Singapore. This is the proper way to police self isolation. They’ll have it under control in no time. No honour system there, you must prove you are at home. 👏 👏
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Farewell to a great mate and legendary broadcaster, CK. Are you there? Gone,but in our hearts forever❤️
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Unlike the protest, my attempt at swooping on a sausage roll was dismissed by the big fella🤣
@WyongRaceClub
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Have just popped down to the house of Dalaalaat here at Rosehill with some tactics advice. Big D seemed very focused
@NathanDoyle015
@GrantOFarrell
@manper1
@ndoyleracing
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Broadcast issues at Rosehill requiring race calls to be taken off the PA for the time being . Don’t worry im not at the pub
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Wests Tigers in a 16-16 dog fight at Commbank and horses going to the gates for the last at Warwick Farm. Where to look 👀
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That’s brilliant! These are scenes after Lizzie nominated 20/1 winner White Moss as the best looker from the yard. How lucky we are at Sky Racing to have such an outstanding all round talent on the team
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I haven’t had many highlights in my life but the West Tigers performance tonight was the most exhilarating!!
I’ve never felt so alive doing the Rosehill/Leichhardt oval double!!
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I think this would make a nice addition to the wall in the Randwick Broadcast Box
@aus_turf_club
@betdevine
“But seriously 30 lengths” is the name f this piece featuring Pride of Jenni being ridden by
@decbates
in the 2024 Queen Elizabeth G1. Trained by
@cmaherracing
and wonderfully called by
@hkdarren
. Great ride great call great training performance
#painting
available
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After travelling to HK last weekend to watch the Wests Tigers knock off Penrith it was only fitting to continue the oriental theme and share todays victory with these broadcasting legends over a succulent Chinese meal
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A canine Chautauqua. What a mind blowing win and an outstanding call by
@TimNewbold
to suit the occasion
He's no stranger to epic finishing bursts but tonight's performance from Good Juan has to be seen to be believed 😱
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Stop blaming race callers on social media for your losses and consider what a tough and unique job it is before criticising , unless you’ve tried it. Those that think they can do better can always apply.
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Congratulates
@beermitchell
on an epic Wagga Town Plate win with his warrior Mnementh. Look forward to the victory party at the Farrer Hotel tonight.
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What an epic day it’s been. Great to relax for a moment at the Winx after party and catch up with a guy I’ve long admired on the telly for so long Roy Billing’s . Loves his racing!
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Good news on Rachael King, she is walking backing to the jockeys room now following the unfortunate incident with Brandenburg going amiss in the Winx Stakes
@SkyRacingAU
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Had to travel to HK to enjoy the first Tigers win of the season. What a gutsy effort on the Heavy10.
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So proud to be a Wests Tigers man tonight. What a magnificent 6 days! It’s going to take a few hours for the blood pressure to drop
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EVEREST DAY…what a time to be alive! Congrats to Sam Clipperton on his perfect ride aboard THINK ABOUT IT👏.
@G1TySchil
Tyler Schiller’s salute of the year aboard FRONT PAGE and IMO the ride of the day winning the first on LAND LEGEND. And old SWEET CAROLINE never disappoints
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Great concept 👏. As they say there’s no school for race calling…just the school of hard knocks. Matt will guide the team well
Here at Kyneton today for the inaugural Young Callers’ Day!
Callers today are:
Race 1 Matt Hill
Race 2 Dayne Barry
Race 3 Patrick Doyle
Race 4 Ed Sadler
Race 5 Josh Heriot
Race 6 Ethan Mills
Race 7 Travis Noonan
Race 8 Ben Sporle
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A botched attempt at knicking
@BBakerRacing
lucky scarf. What a day for stable with 5 winners. Definitely a night to leave the porch light on 😂
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If you live in NSW and like to listen to the gee gees on the radio, this is the man and face behind the mellifluous voice that keeps you calm, regardless of how your bets are going. This is the story of a champion called Simon Harrison
Odds Against!
Simon Harrison is a familiar voice to many punters and is heard every Saturday on Sky Sports Radio.
He has a huge passion for what he does and shares his inspiring story..
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Gutting scenes in Townsville. This is Democracy Manifest!!
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It’s only half time but what a time to be alive at the 8th wonder of the world. Bring it home boys. Go Tigers
#paythebelievers
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Fair play to
@blake_shinn
for sticking it out this long. Hong Kong was my adopted home for a fair chunk of my life and I’m deeply saddened about the destruction of what was once,one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
.
@blake_shinn
to leave Hong Kong at the end of the season: ‘the mental stress has become too much’
#HKracing
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Naval College has smashed Octagonal’s 2000m Rosehill track record by 6lengths, clocking 1.59.11 💨
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Sunday summer night at the Eighth Wonder Of The World. Go Tigers!
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The great Australian mare Verry Elleegant takes on the world tonight in a GP1 in France at 11.50pm and most racing affiliated pubs are already closed. What a world city Sydney is
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It’s a first-up crush at The Prince. A farewell party for our friend and colleague
@mannersm
who is Gold Coast bound. Thanks to the Kembla crew for organising
@SkyRacingAU
@aus_turf_club
@SkySportsRadio1
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I told all my mates to back Autumn Ballet in the Black Opal today. Instead of saying thank you I got over 20 text messages to remind me of the obvious Tigers defeat. 🤷♂️
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Farewell to
@mannersm
who is switching
@SkyRacingAU
stables after tonight’s Canterbury meeting. All the best my friend in your new role
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Randwick punters lapping up Peking Duk after the last. Crowd 46.220
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Big shout to
@MarlowLuke
been in Singapore a week and nails his first Group One race call with Debt Collecter winning the Cup. Perfect start!... proud of you mate!
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Josh Fleming reminded me yesterday, Redzel was my very first race call in Sydney on March 19,2015. What a journey it’s been
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Great result! Enjoy the night my fellow Hello Broadcastians
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I really feel gutted for all the decent greyhound folk that have had their lives turned upside down today,by the NSW Govt greyhound decision
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On the drive home from Rosehill I was enthralled by the commentary of David “thirsty” Morrow calling the closing minutes of the
#NRLPanthersStorm
. Celebrating 50 years of broadcasting David was brilliant!
@2GB873
@marklevy2gb
@therealbigmarn
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After numerous years of climate and covid mishaps, BONG BONG picnic races are on tomorrow. I wonder if race caller
@AnthonyManton
will call them from the top of the infield hill or from the broadcast van? Good luck to all and Tubba Williams on the incredible comeback
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@MaccasMock
@hello_broadcast
Terry I personally believe Matt Hill in time will be recognised as the greatest race caller and sports broadcaster of all time. He’s a treasured mate of mine but bias doesn’t influence my opinion on that
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Not the most jubilant scenes I’ve seen from owners with a 100/1 GP2 winner
#hardempire
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Nice to be involved in this astute purchase by
@Patriot_Bldstck
. Cream Rises very well placed today by
@beermitchell
and ridden by Nick Souquet.
@MitchellLloyd26
@AnthonyManton
@texy71
@twhiterr
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@TommyBerry21
@DufficyRon
@LizzieJelfs
@SkyRacingAU
That’s decent of you to say. From my view the Kosciusko was the highlight of the day. The crowd roaring in a gripping finish followed by your post race antics revving up the crowd reminded us so much of what we’ve missed!
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Such sad news to start the day with 😢 The loveable larrikin’s laugh always made me laugh on the phone or in person
#Rip
Jock ❤️
With deep sadness, we bid farewell to our beloved larrikin & friend Alan "Jock" Gollogly after a lengthy battle with illness.
His unique spirit made him one of a kind!
Little Alan, you'll be truly missed! ❤️
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The tale behind the rise to fame of Democracy Manifest over a succulent Chinese meal. Nice little cameo from Suzanna of Lees Fortuna Court. 💪
Democracy Manifest has developed a cult following! Will it be succulent chinese meals all round after Saturday's TAB Epsom? 🥡
@cwallerracing
@AllamRacing
@lionel_cohen
@hkdarren
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A race callers medley about to get underway for R2 Toowoomba. 5 callers over 1625m, 325m of commentary from each caller
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Alaska was $1.05 in-play and gets pipped on the post
#thegreatgame
Landing on parallel runways simultaneously. San Francisco Airport.
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The clash of Anamoe v Dubai Honour,plus others in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on April 8, promises to be one for the ages. I haven’t been this keyed up since the Verry Elleegant/Addeybb clash in the 2021 Ranvet Stakes
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5 fillies down for the Phar Lap stakes tomorrow all ran in the Kembla Grange Classic and an hour after that race, not one of them is listed as a scratching at Rosehill yet. Doesn’t seem good enough
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How great to see the Wentworth Park grandstand full again. That gave me chills and a tear to my eye watching the post race celebrations
The crowd is ready to go for the Grand Final here
@WPGrey
🔥🔥🔥
Time for the GRNSW +
@ladbrokescomau
Million Dollar Chase!
#TheChase
🏆
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Hopefully 12/12 will be remembered as Wests Tigers revival day. The beginning of a new era. 🐅
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What a nice touch by the Kyneton club with the race names today, in memory of the late Jack Styring
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Origin series was once the pinnacle of the year. Probably the most inept NSW side I’ve witnessed. How depressing. Queensland different gravy!
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A great thrill to have a share in Dalaalaat,R8 winner at Scone today with
@manper1
@GrantOFarrell
, and ironically bred by
@NewhavenPark
with Charles Kelly reaping the benefits of the Doncaster Hotel victory party. Great training and judgement by Nathan Doyle for the 1st-up kill.
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All the best you legend
@TonyBrassel
. I’ll throw a couple of bucks in the swear jar for our next quaddie 😂
As
@TonyBrassel
's last day comes to an end. Take a look back with Marto at some of his best work🤣
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Randwick
@ChampionshipsRR
proceeding on a HEAVY 10. Fine day ahead, bring your sunglasses 😎 and follow Kramers advice on the mudders 👇
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This is an outstanding tribute to the great Harry Cheadle. Well done guys at Get On
#ripharry
"What a bloody idiot he is."
We will miss Harry Cheadle! 👑
Here are our favourite moments from Old Mate Swedish Trots Caller 😆
#GetOn
@JaseRicho
@brentzerafa
@HKhutchi
@simonmarshall33
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I hope I’m not responsible for this guy getting busted flying his kite today. 🚫 🪁 💰
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Are we square
@BBakerRacing
? I got the daggers 🗡️ last year when calling Overpass unplaced
The one and only
@hkdarren
with his phantom racecall of the
@TAB_Racing
Everest!
#ramracing
#darbyracing
@BBakerRacing
👏👏
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Legendary Oz comedian,Vince Sorrenti and I have agreed on the Learning To Fly/Cylinder quinella in tomorrows Golden Slipper. I hope they run as well as his act at todays Carbine Club lunch
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My last 3 bets. Icebath-marboosha-west tigers. Serenity now
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Awesome stuff. 👏👏 Truly the worlds best sprinter! J.Mac must have had a big heart palpitation when he heard the riderless horse charging at him
#naturestrip
Nature Strip wins the King's Stand in dominant fashion!
@mcacajamez
and
@cwallerracing
take a bow!
#RoyalAscot
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Loved calling The Autumn Sun home in the 2019 Randwick Guineas. What an epic finish.
#LoveTheHorse
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On a brighter note ,JACK celebrating 12 years in first grade. Lots of birthday treats expected.
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My goodness, King Of Sparta has just smashed a track record that stood for an hour and 10mins at Kembla. Clocking 1.08.02. (33.24)
@SkyRacingAU
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Apprentice Millie Thompson’s winning ride on Sidenay in R7 at Goulburn today will be a talking point. First look at the track, she read the track brilliantly being the only rider to sit about 6 wide and win!
@kimwaugh6
you must be proud 👏👏👏
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At least you fire the shots before the event. I’m happy to take $3.70 a place Invincible Gem vs $3.30 a win Quackerjack
@hkdarren
@SkySportsRadio1
You will be lucky to pick 1 winner today with those idiotic selections Daz, do you actually study the form??? QuackerJack is an absolute moral and you claim it's under the odds???? Lol. Will be winning in a canter.
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A massive thrill to win 5 city races with Dalaalaat aka Big D. It can’t be understated how well he’s been placed by our trainer
@NathanDoyle015
off a rating of 79 yesterday. 👏
@GrantOFarrell
@manper1
@TrentonAkers
Dalaalaat (Written Tycoon x Dancing Heather) storms home
@aus_turf_club
to win for
@ndoyleracing
!
@NewhavenPark
born, raised and sold
@inglis_sales
! Congratulations to all connections!
@manper1
@GrantOFarrell
@hkdarren
#ourbrandyoursuccess
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Congratulations to
@mannersm
on this exciting new chapter. He’s been a trusted loyal No-2 in Sydney who has earned a marvellous reputation with his accurate calls. We’ll be sorry to lose him in Sydney but you can’t take the Queenslander out of these guys🤣. Go well Mitch
⭐️ Leading Sydney broadcaster Mitch Manners will be become the voice of GC racing after being appointed the club’s race caller.
#GCTurfClub
@tabcomau
@SkyRacingAU
@mannersm
Read full article 👉
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When was the last two horse race on a Sydney metro track? The clash of The Milkybar Kid $1.04 vs Naval Warfare $15 in R3 Warwick Farm today no doubt will generate some chit chat. Think I need a co-commentator for the occasion🤣
@SkyRacingAU
@aus_turf_club
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