Paul Lo Duca leaves TVG - Page 6 - Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com

PaceAdvantage · 07-05-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whisperlunch

when was last time you or anyone commenting on this thread had a high profile job, was well liked, was pretty good at the high profile job, was considered one of their top cappers just out of nowhere say I'm done without there being a jackpot brewing?

Connect the dots

I can think of a bunch of reasons, other than the ones you're coming up with.

I'm not sure anyone would say a former All-Star MLB player that was doing horse racing commentary on a cable TV horse racing station that a good many people have never heard of, was sitting in a high profile job.

And btw, if you follow his twitter, he is saying there is no doubt he'll be somewhere making horse racing commentary/picks again soon...so it might appear the NYRA angle might be a solid lead in all of this:

After all, if you're gonna be doing horse racing, why not do it from your home state with the biggest and best year-round racing there is?

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JustRalph · 07-05-2017, 08:02 PM

Lo Duca's from Hong Kong?

cj · 07-05-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JustRalph

Lo Duca's from Hong Kong?

How did Nitro log on as JustRalph?

whisperlunch · 07-05-2017, 08:12 PM

Pace do you think leaving TVG to go to Nyra is a step up? Do you think it pays more? I'm being serious. Paul is one of the only ones on TVG that's worth a shit. I like breaking his balls cause he has a huge head literally and it gets people bantering back n forth. That's what this site is all about huh? I cant believe I get attacked because I said him leaving smells fishy. You and others are criticing me call Me names cause I stated an opinion. I didn't personally attack you. If Paul wants to come in here and call me a douche then I can understand. But heck now I've got the head honcho of this site pissed at me. I apologize. Jeez

RunForTheRoses · 07-05-2017, 08:45 PM

It does seem a little strange that he left so hurriedly, when Ken Rudolph left there was advance notice, right? That said I don't think he left under scandalous conditions, well nothing would surprise me but I don't think so. On twitter Christina and Todd wished him well. With Del Mar and Saratoga coming up, who knows maybe he got bumped for another taking head. Who knows, its all conjecture.

I wouldn't exactly say he's a NY hometowner though. He was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Arizona. Also spent lots of time in LA.

cj · 07-05-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whisperlunch

Pace do you think leaving TVG to go to Nyra is a step up? Do you think it pays more? I'm being serious. Paul is one of the only ones on TVG that's worth a shit. I like breaking his balls cause he has a huge head literally and it gets people bantering back n forth. That's what this site is all about huh? I cant believe I get attacked because I said him leaving smells fishy. You and others are criticing me call Me names cause I stated an opinion. I didn't personally attack you. If Paul wants to come in here and call me a douche then I can understand. But heck now I've got the head honcho of this site pissed at me. I apologize. Jeez

You weren't asking me, but personally, yes, I think it is a step up and I think they pay more. It is also home. In fact, part of his announcement was "I'm going home."

Todd seem genuinely sad even though he knew what was coming. He clearly thinks a lot of Paul. It seemed like 100% Paul's decision and certainly not like he was being run off.

I've been wrong before, but if I'm wrong here those guys did one hell of an acting job.

PointGiven · 07-05-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RunForTheRoses

It does seem a little strange that he left so hurriedly, when Ken Rudolph left there was advance notice, right? That said I don't think he left under scandalous conditions, well nothing would surprise me but I don't think so. On twitter Christina and Todd wished him well. With Del Mar and Saratoga coming up, who knows maybe he got bumped for another taking head. Who knows, its all conjecture.

I wouldn't exactly say he's a NY hometowner though. He was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Arizona. Also spent lots of time in LA.

I don't think they will get anyone new. Worst fear is instead of more of Britney, Christina or Kurt, it will be extra Mike and Scott. Maybe more Matt, which is ok.

elhelmete · 07-06-2017, 08:34 AM

It's pretty much the norm now that personnel exits are done quickly and very steriley whether or not the person is well liked, leaving for cause, or whatever. Just a sad fact of current HR think. This is doubly true in tv, my line of work.

In this case, if word somehow leaked out that Paul had even met with another channel what we're seeing would be well within normal.

PaceAdvantage · 07-06-2017, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cj

You weren't asking me, but personally, yes, I think it is a step up and I think they pay more.

Without any direct knowledge of the pay scales of each organization, I wouldn't be surprised if it's true.

I don't think people realize how crappy the pay can be in racing, even for someone on "TV"

Andy Asaro · 07-06-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BombsAway Bob

If i were a betting man,
I'd expect him to broadcasting again when Saratoga begins...
Tony A. really liked his on-air work. (& i do too.)

Bob is the only one who mentioned this connection unless I missed one. Key fact.

Andy Asaro · 07-06-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

This whisperlunch is a douche...plain and simple.

I know, that's an overused insult, but it fits.

As for the other person claiming a potential Paul L. + Andy S. pairing won't last long (I assume he thinks because they either don't like each other or have clashing personalities or whatever), I'd fade that bet in a heartbeat...

Not saying they won't last long because it could be great TV. Saying they both have strong opinions and I can easily see a dust up when one gets cold while the other gets hot. Both Celebrities in their own rights. Ego's will eventually get in the way IMO.

onefast99 · 07-06-2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Asaro

Bob is the only one who mentioned this connection unless I missed one. Key fact.

He will be at NYRA mark it down...good timing when Saratoga opens for his on air debut.

PaceAdvantage · 07-06-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Asaro

Not saying they won't last long because it could be great TV. Saying they both have strong opinions and I can easily see a dust up when one gets cold while the other gets hot. Both Celebrities in their own rights. Ego's will eventually get in the way IMO.

Well, given Andy's history, he's worked well with Mike Beer, Gabby Gaudet and David Aragona...all three are considered by most if not all as very sharp handicappers...he has no problem pairing up with players on his level or even above (although I personally think nobody is above Andy's level, but I'm a giant kiss-ass...)

I think Lo Duca and Serling will pair up well together, and will make a good team, just like he always has...

Immanuel Kant · 07-06-2017, 11:07 AM

When LoDuca joins NYRA will one be required to have a NYRABets account or watch from NY state to view him?

cj · 07-06-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Immanuel Kant

When LoDuca joins NYRA will one be required to have a NYRABets account or watch from NY state to view him?

First off, probably best to wait on an announcement to see what he is doing. Second, if he is working at NYRA, why would you need a NYRABets account to watch or be in the state? I'm in Oklahoma and have neither (NYRABets won't take OK) and can watch all the NYRA video just fine. All it takes is an email address.