The California Authority of Racing Fairs kicked off their season yesterday. Items of note for the fairs include new track announcer Frank Miramahdi and that the cloned mules will be racing.
Mr. Miramahdi was formerly at Louisiana Downs, where the very talented up and coming track announcer Travis Stone has since taken over. The former LaD Racing secretary, Pat Pope, was also replaced. When Mr. Miramahdi was replaced, management stressed their appreciation for Mr. Stones "traditional" approach to race calling. This may be a reference to Mr. Miramahdi's occasional foray into impressions during race calls. He has been known to imitate other track announcers, with grand aplomb I might add, as well as Rodney Dangerfield and Porkey Pig.
I love when a track announcer can do an good impression and think Mr. Miramahdi is among the best there is at it. Some connections complain vigorously when their $5,000 claimer is in a race that is called, seemingly by a fictional character. Some think the practice degrades the game. Some think it's down right circus like. Those folks are twits, as these types of calls are a hoot. Anyway, the last time I was at the circus there were a lot more butts in the seats than the last time I was at the track. I hope we hear lots of impressions this Fair season.
I listened to all of his calls from opening day at the San Joaquin County Fair (Stockton) and there wasn't a single impression. I'm hoping that he's just getting himself settled in, because the fans want LOTS of his exciting trademark calls. This is California after all, and we like lots of sizzle, we like it a little bit gaudy, and we love talent. That's Frank Miramahdi, so lets have some fun!
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I listened to one of his calls - can't find anything wrong with it. Of course, Santa Rosa will still be getting Vic Stauffer. :)
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