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Chapman will always polarize. And at times I find him over the top.
Having said that I think he is being completely wasted in his role. The guy has a deep knowledge of historical context.

Throw up most any racing colors and he can rattle off all kinds of horses from the past, jumps or flat.
I find his Punch and Judy routine with Phil Smith compelling.

Most subjects being interviewed by him must know they are not going to get a free ride.
Watching Chapman and Roger Charlton duel it out on a Monday night at Windsor is must see racing tv.
No quarter asked and none given. All very sporting.

That's what he should be doing, interviews!

He is however a complete waste of time for the American racing slot on ATR. Knows nothing about the subject matter and cares even less.

[QUOTE="brendanr, post: 2421233, member: 65800"] Chapman will always polarize. And at times I find him over the top. Having said that I think he is being completely wasted in his role. The guy has a deep knowledge of historical context. Throw up most any racing colors and he can rattle off all kinds of horses from the past, jumps or flat. I find his Punch and Judy routine with Phil Smith compelling. Most subjects being interviewed by him must know they are not going to get a free ride. Watching Chapman and Roger Charlton duel it out on a Monday night at Windsor is must see racing tv. No quarter asked and none given. All very sporting. That's what he should be doing, interviews! He is however a complete waste of time for the American racing slot on ATR. Knows nothing about the subject matter and cares even less. [/QUOTE]

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