Sydney’s lone race caller reflects on a happy association with the Moss Vale Greyhound Club. They raced 40 Saturdays a year with morning and afternoon sessions.

Darren looks back on his first job with 2KY( now Sky Sports Radio). He and the late Steve Cairns co hosted the Saturday night trotting and greyhound service.  It wasn’t long before he was calling Nowra dogs, and the trots at Bathurst and Lithgow.

He reminisces about a two year stint with the famous publication Greyhound Recorder.

Darren has fond memories of his early involvement with Skychannel. He hosted or co hosted programmes like Late Mail, Setting The Pace( now In The Gig) and The Catching Pen.

The commentator first learned of a job opportunity in Hong Kong from former top Brisbane caller, the late Wayne Wilson.He got the job and landed in Hong Kong with $300 to his name. 

He covers many aspects of the racing fabric of Hong Kong. He elaborates on his media role and pays tribute to the best horses and horsemen he saw.

Darren talks of his perennial love of a bet, and his ability to mix punting with race calling.