New Commentator Appointed To Call The Racing Codes Across The South

The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region.

Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill last Saturday, and followed that up with the Gore Harness Racing Club grass track meeting last Sunday.

Fogarty’s dulcet tones will become familiar for meetings broadcast from Southland and Otago, as he picks up the role from contractor Craig Rail.“Dan has followed in the footsteps of our premier Canterbury race-caller Matt Cross who also gained opportunities through the Trackside commentator internship,” Entain Australia and New Zealand’s Head of Live Racing, Kyle Bettler, said. “His ability to switch effortlessly between codes, his professional calls, and his ability to find a winner for punters means now is the right time for him to step into a full-time position.”

Fogarty will move permanently to Invercargill later this year following a long-planned holiday to the Northern Hemisphere.

It’s also been confirmed that Craig Rail will be returning to New Zealand following a brief period back in his native Australia and will be available from mid-March.“Craig has been a contractor throughout his tenure with Entain and will remain on our books providing important commentary and studio support on an as-required basis,” Bettler said.

Central Districts greyhound racing commentator Mark ‘Roso’ Rosanowski will finish up in his role at the end of February due to the proposed closure of the New Zealand greyhound racing industry later this year.