By Dave Little, Meadowlands Media
Relations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The
Meadowlands kicked off its “Borrow Ken’s Binoculars” Thursdays as guest
announcer Larry Lederman was on the microphone at the Big M, describing the
action and entertaining fans at the same time.
It was a great night for Lederman –
and for the fans who love his style – given the fact that he has been battling
a brain tumor for some time now. He had surgery several months ago to remove
most of the mass, and to see him back in the booth was a great thing.
“Post time should be within the hour,”
Lederman cracked as a horse reported to the paddock for equipment repair after
there had been a recall before the second race. During the eighth race,
Lederman asked: “Do the Mets really need Robinson Cano?” Lederman’s never been
one to follow the track announcer handbook.
Lederman was the first of what are
scheduled to be four different announcers to call the Big M races on Thursdays
during December, and he did not disappoint the masses as the response to
hearing him call was overwhelmingly positive on social media.
“It was nice to hear Larry in the
booth,” said Big M Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason
Settlemoir, who will call the races on Dec. 13. “Through all of Larry’s health
issues and his daughter passing away this year, he has never lost his passion
for race calling or his enthusiasm. The industry loves Larry’s race calling and
Larry loves the industry.”
A LITTLE MORE: One player wagering into the Oregon
hub was the only bettor to have a ticket bearing the winning combination of 4-3-6-5-1
in the Late 20-Cent Jackpot Super High-Five and walked away with $29,547. … The
50-Cent Pick-5 failed to yield a winning ticket, creating a carryover of
$18,376 heading into Friday’s card. … Nine different drivers won on the
nine-race program. … All-source handle totaled $1,069,585. … Come on out and
see the Budweiser Clydesdales Friday, starting at 6 p.m. … Live racing resumes
Friday at 7:15 p.m.
