SMILEY "GIVE HIM ANOTHER CHANCE"

I read an article the other day in the "Daily Sun" by Ronny Madikane, and tried to get an email copy, but here is the highlights.

Smiley Moosa, a legend to many punters has been given a chance to further his career as a racehorse commentator.

Moosa fell ill in 2000 and was only able to try and find work again in 2003, when he had fully recovered.

He has had a hard time trying to get back into the game he loves after his 3 year absence.

He has kept knocking on doors and a few weeks ago Phumelela granted him permission to call a meeting at Borrowdale.

He started commentating on 26th Sept 1988 at Newmarket and in 1996 he was the official commentator at Bloemfontien.

He is remembered by many for spreading the gospel of horseracing to the non-white community and gained popularity through visiting the Tab agencies, Scotia remembers his visit to Bosman Street in the "good old days".

Paul Rugg the man in charge in Zim had high praise for his work and I quote " I am sure with more opportunities behind the mic he will return to his absolute best, he is certainly of the best callers in Southern Africa".

Note! on the back of this I would like us to support a comeback for Smiley, I am not interested in the past or any detail on what may have happened, imvho, I see the situation as follows.

We have lost Hawkeye, Clyde has a big job on his hands, Shaheen will improve with practice, but we have a chap who loves the game and is desperate for another chance and I feel we should give him this opportunity.

In addition, it will give Clyde a chance to socialise on Saturdays visiting tables and listen to the RA members, including a visit to the ABC lads, to listen to all our SHIT! [ what a bonus ].

SCOTIA

He deserves a fresh start. Thanks, Scotia.

I keep telling you send him to kimberly

Must say that Kimberley voice plus the PE drives me crazy, is it the same person?

alan schoeman is the ''useless'' caller`s name in pe/kimberley

The main thing now is for the commentators to get the results correct when calling - those of us that are watching can see their mistakes but others that may be using the telephone/radio are in the dark so CALL THE FINAL RESULT CORRECTLY and you have my vote - nothing worse than hearing 10 called second only to hear a female voice saying "the commentator made that winner 1 followed by 6, 7 and 9(no 10!!) spend the night before studying colours after all they are in the COMPUTAFORM so no excuses - Come on Chaps no flowery comentry needed just the correct result!!!

Yes , they tell me that yesterdays performance was very poor, so maybe the timing is just right.

Maybe Shane (Shaheen) should use one of his ABC names (Longbeard) when doing his commentary.

He was way more confident and assertive in guise !

Shaw is probably the worst commentator i've ever heard, so boring and no rhythum wat so ever, i would hate to have my horse win a race under his commentary...

i hope he didnt get his commentating tips from the harness racing commentators...

and as for the presenter basil, he also doesnt know his game, week after week him and shaw pick nothing near a winner for the public...

Having read a few comments on the site, plus Henny Hughes post, yes time for SMILEY.

Agreed

Glad to report "HE IS GETTING ANOTHER CHANCE" will post details soon had a problem with emails, however in addition to ZIM, will be doing the CAPE next week!

Good news,we wish SMILEY all the best!