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Episode Synopsis
We talk to Allan about the emotion attached to his final call at his home track on Australia Day 2020.
The veteran broadcaster acknowledges the moving gesture by his son Quentin who called a race in his Dad’s honour five days earlier.
Allan takes us on a trip down memory lane to his childhood at Gregadoo and his apprenticeship as a fitter and machinist.
He talks of the early breaks that were to lead him to a lifelong career as a race caller.
Allan looks back on his association with the legendary broadcaster and journalist Ted Ryder, the doyen of all Riverina commentators.
He recalls his start at the little daytime trotting meetings, and his elevation to the top job in the region when Ted Ryder passed away in 1979.
You’ll enjoy Allan’s recollections about the great horses he called early in their careers, and the legendary trainers and jockeys he highlighted throughout his broadcasting days.
Riverina thoroughbred and harness racing is richer for the 40 year contribution of Allan Hull. This is his story..
The veteran broadcaster acknowledges the moving gesture by his son Quentin who called a race in his Dad’s honour five days earlier.
Allan takes us on a trip down memory lane to his childhood at Gregadoo and his apprenticeship as a fitter and machinist.
He talks of the early breaks that were to lead him to a lifelong career as a race caller.
Allan looks back on his association with the legendary broadcaster and journalist Ted Ryder, the doyen of all Riverina commentators.
He recalls his start at the little daytime trotting meetings, and his elevation to the top job in the region when Ted Ryder passed away in 1979.
You’ll enjoy Allan’s recollections about the great horses he called early in their careers, and the legendary trainers and jockeys he highlighted throughout his broadcasting days.
Riverina thoroughbred and harness racing is richer for the 40 year contribution of Allan Hull. This is his story..
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