Originally Posted by crofter:
“He will be 76 once they take over coverage and given he was starting to struggle 3 years ago I highly doubt that big mac will be part of any future coverage.
Simon Holt is a superb commentator both on the flat and jumps - he knows his stuff. I would like to see Brian Gleeson as the main betting guru instead of just giving an Irish slant on things but I am not sure how his business interests would interfere with that.
You would have to imagine that Mick Fitzgerald will figure in the new coverage as well.”
Just been catching up on the news ITV have won the rights to Horse Racing over Channel 4 and no way am I surprised but wheather they can increase viewing figures remains to be seen.
I feel they will have to break away from the Channel 4 set up and don't make it Channel 4 racing on ITV if you see what I mean.
I agree with views on Clare Balding and I doubt she will present but who will is a good question, Nick Luck I doubt as well but do like the views on John Inverdale, a very solid presenter on most sports.
I would drop Simon Holt as well, there are many decent race callers out there who could easily lead the way, personally I would like to see Jon Hunt or Mark Johnson with a decent role.
Ones I certainly would drop Emma Spencer, Jim Magrath and Fitzgerald.
Just have the feeling ITV will go for Dettori and Mcoy as leading pundits and cant see why the ladies favourite Mike Cattermole couldn't get a recall either.