Gareth Pepper

Titch wrote: I speak to Gareth regularly on Skype, he is having an amazing time and loving his job... amazing that the powers that be/were saw fit to limit him in the main to Flamingo Park :S

They did him a great favour. I reckon great place, fantastic job.

Guys let's be honest he's a great guy but can't tip for peanuts
We need presenters who can tip us a winner, all he tips is the favourite :whistle:

Craig Pienaar wrote: Guys let's be honest he's a great guy but can't tip for peanuts
We need presenters who can tip us a winner, all he tips is the favourite :whistle:

I disagree, would rather have a presenter that passes on relevant information to the punters than tipping. Take today, did any presenter find out how the visiting horses from KZN travelled and pass on this info to the punter (not watching TT so maybe they did) but this to me is more relevant than Judy, Lyle or Stan giving there tips while horses are loading for the race. Just my opinion, im sure the presenter tipsters have there followers... :dry:

Greg u hit the nail on the head with your last comment

Interesting to hear all your comments and I'm pleased to say that Gareth is settling in extremely well in an environment that is totally different to that back home.

The introduction of a 'different accent' has been very well received by our listeners in Singapore and he is a breath of fresh air as they say.

I thought I should just mention that the very person who is perceived to have 'his nose out of joint' is the same person who recommended Gareth for the position.

Our presenters are on air throughout the day and have to keep 'the banter going' so they do have a little go at each other from time to time but this makes for good viewing. It has been really hard for them of late as Matt Jones our second commentator and presenter had an accident on his bicycle so has been out of action and Craig Evans and Gareth have had to keep the show going and I believe they've done a great job.

Pleased you listen to the guys here - they do a good job and hopefully they tip you a few winners down the line.

Warm wishes to everyone in South Africa!

rob faux wrote: Talking about the fickleness of the local scene ..................if you look at Neil Andrews mates from Super Saturday they all appear to have become persona non gratia, except for Shane McGregor

Terry Paine , Rod McCurdy etc etc never sighted again !!!!!

I believe that McCurdy now has cushy office job in Phumelela.Terry is now early 70's so should be late rising now.
Andrews should be looking over his shoulder,as his mates are disappearing.

gregbucks wrote: Its a pity Gareth was not given a more prominent slot in SA as a presenter (or maybe it was offered), yet we have old timers like Martin Locke taking up positions in KZN... so much for new blood in the game...

Jeepers is Martin Locke still on the TV. He must be at least 80 by now. Don't they retire anymore or is the limelight to good to let go of.

chicken n chips wrote:

gregbucks wrote: Its a pity Gareth was not given a more prominent slot in SA as a presenter (or maybe it was offered), yet we have old timers like Martin Locke taking up positions in KZN... so much for new blood in the game...

Jeepers is Martin Locke still on the TV. He must be at least 80 by now. Don't they retire anymore or is the limelight to good to let go of.

martin locke is employed by gold circle NOT tellytrack