Spargo’s back on Coast

RACECALLER Terry Spargo will return to the full-time position he left at the Gold Coast a quarter of a century ago.

Radio TAB and the Gold Coast Turf Club have appointed Spargo, 62, as the replacement for Steve Hawkins.

Spargo returned to Australia last year after a career that was highlighted by his tenure as the chief broadcaster in Dubai for 17 years.

His first Gold Coast call was in April 1976. He was made the full-time caller at the course in mid-1977 and held the post until August 1993.