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Never have been a fan of his race calls or interviews.  Don't quote me on this but I thought I saw somewhere that he recently interviewed Amac for one of those Freshman Focus episodes.

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We all lose our fastball.  He would be fine calling 5 horse entries at a county fair.  In his prime he was really good, although I understand some never liked his style.  But when you can’t keep track of the horses in multiple stages of the mile and the eventual winner getting one call (@ the wire), it is time.

Lonnie et al heard me complain at last year’s Jug.  It should be a showcase day for the sport, and we should have a great announcer doing the calls.  

Apologies for the rant.

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Looks like I blasted Roger in the wrong thread. As far as race calls go these days hearing him clear his throat in the middle of a race call is gross and sad. It's time the industry thanked him for his services and moved his ass along. 

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To be fair, I love Roger on the OHHA Freshman Focus series.  He asks probing questions and I always come away knowing more about the trainer.  Roger can be such an asset for the industry in his golden years if he chooses the proper path.  I think that I referenced it once months ago, but my first memory of Roger was at the 1973 Wilmington, Ohio Matinee when my uncle’s 2 year old filly, Fair Honey, recovered from an early miscue to circle the field in a final quarter of “30 seconds flat”.  Roger made it sound like a Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali moment.  I still get chills remembering the call.

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Quote from Bgtolex25 on May 1, 2025, 9:54 PM

To be fair, I love Roger on the OHHA Freshman Focus series.  He asks probing questions and I always come away knowing more about the trainer.  Roger can be such an asset for the industry in his golden years if he chooses the proper path.  I think that I referenced it once months ago, but my first memory of Roger was at the 1973 Wilmington, Ohio Matinee when my uncle’s 2 year old filly, Fair Honey, recovered from an early miscue to circle the field in a final quarter of “30 seconds flat”.  Roger made it sound like a Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali moment.  I still get chills remembering the call.

That's an awesome memory!!

When will Ken Middleton be back or is Chad Rozema the new Mohawk announcer

Quote from tay town blarney on May 14, 2025, 11:50 AM

When will Ken Middleton be back or is Chad Rozema the new Mohawk announcer

I could be wrong, but I think Chad is the guy now.

if Rozema calls the NA Cup then we will know

in the meantime if kenny is really gone, then its been very hush hush

and nobody really wants to talk...even on the Board..Harness Driver

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Ken Middleton was (is) a favorite.  I hope that he comes back.  I never will understand the lack of transparency, if that is the case.  Sometimes, we just miss the announcement.  Other times, PR people should be fired for incompetence.

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BRING BACK CHAD!!  Bring Back Chad Rozema!!  NOW!!!

 

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