How to Be a Good Guest Track Announcer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before this

   That way, you can see how the race is done and how they call them
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   Step 2: go to a race and experience it for yourself.

   ,, Yes, have that old phrase stuck in you head.
   
   Just pretend to call a race either watching an old race on the television or write down your own race calls.
   
   Now is the time to make mistakes, not when you are talking live to the spectators.
   
   Your job is to accurately describe what's going on in the race. , Obviously during the race itself, you will have to say what's happening then , Also, check your headset microphone, obviously, it has to be a headset so you can talk and handle the binoculars. , It's not going to help your announcing if you start to panic.
   
   Just relax, breath slowly in and out a couple of times and say "I could make a mistake, but I'll move on and overall just do my best" the actual announcer will be will you the entire race giving you support. ,, It's good for you to drink water so that 1) you have a good clear voice and 2) it'll also relax you and not feel as tense. , Turn off your wireless headset Microphone and thank the actual announcer for letting you do the races.
   
   Good luck, as this may be a huge step in your broadcasting career.
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   Step 3: when the opportunity arrives

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   Step 4: get to the track early and ask to meet with the announcer

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   Step 5: Go over the horses names that will be racing in each race and write down their pronunciation

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   Step 6: though many are fairly easy to say.

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   Step 7: Practice

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   Step 8: practice

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   Step 9: practice.

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    Step 10: If the original announcer is with you

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    Step 11: get your cues from him on when to say different things before the actual race.

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    Step 12: Adjust the binoculars; all track announcers will use binoculars

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    Step 13: whether they hold them in their hands or if they are on a tripod.

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    Step 14: Stay calm.

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    Step 15: During the race

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    Step 16: read quickly

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    Step 17: (not like an auctioneer) but clearly so the people can understand what's happening.

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    Step 18: In between races

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    Step 19: stay hydrated.

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    Step 20: At the end of all the races

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    Step 21: thank the people for coming and to drive safe.

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