Cauthen predates my serious handicapping days, so all I can really comment upon his ability, but here are my impressions:

1. He had a very short career. In the United States I would summarize it in one word, Affirmed;

2. Running off to England before he had firmly established a record in the United States was not good for his career or reputation;

3. After his retirement, as a network analyst he was commenting upon a race and was asked about a specific horses change of leads. He could not make out the lead change and commented erroneously in regard to same. I was perplexed that a jockey that had won as many big races as he couldn't discern a lead change or even which lead a horse was on. He didn't last any longer as an analyst than he did as a jockey.

Many times jockeys are passengers. I think Cauthen was on a good horse in Affirmed. As for Dettori he stunk the joint up with Wilco last and he owes me money. The Swain ride was a beaut, but I was not displeased Awesome Again got up that day. I won't say I won or got back some of the money Dettori owes me. I'll just say I'm pleased Awesome Again got up that day.

CtC