Gil, >From the UK perspective, a phenomena that appears to have become worldwide for all kinds of instant commentators ie talking-heads. Pompous newsreaders give the impression that the "news" (ie yesterday's mindless speculation) is only being released to the lower orders because of their say so. Selective and always superficial perceptions seem to have missed out the reasoning part of the brain altogether and attempt to reinforce the prowess of the commentator as a shrewd forecaster of events, whatever the actual result, ie talking-head after-timers. Unfortunately, so many get sucked into this "spin" on reality that these functionaries are often naively accepted as experts and gurus. Some even sell tips and advise companies! Oh how tired the public is of these winkers and what longing there is for a little bit of honesty, self deprecation and humour back in the World.
Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gilbert Dymock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [racebase] Jocks > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Graeme Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 11:03 AM > Subject: Re: [racebase] Jocks > > >> >> I think there are a few jocks who may suggest there is more to it than >> just >> steering > > > [snip] > >> Cheers >> Graeme > > > #### I recognise there are skills involved (as well as natural attributes > such as courage, balance and so on) and that some jockeys are blessed with > a > higher level of skills and athleticism than their peers. But I don't want > the winning or losing of a race to rely on those superior skills. If the > contest is that close, it's a no-bet race for me. > > One group who are prime urgers for the jockeys' cause are commentators . . > . > and these guys love the "name" hoops. If a 3kg claimer gets up on the line > to blouse out a premiership contender, it's always the claim that was the > telling factor . . . but if the name beats the claimer it's the master > outriding the apprentice. Mmmm, I don't always see it that way. It's a bit > like breeding . . . every time a Zabeel wins it's the blood coming out — > but > whenever a Zabeel runs down the track there's no mention of it. > > Gil > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/racebase/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
