Re: Comment + Question to TGraph (423 Views)
Posted by:
richiebee (IP Logged)
Date: July 12, 2005 01:44PM
Funny that some people who wanted to limit posts on this board to "TG issues" are now using it to express jockey angst.
The day before Santos' magical mystery tour on Reel Legend, he rode in a four horse race at Belmont (Race 7). It was an off the turf event, and there were 3 main track only animals and Santos' mount at 9/1. "Pepalito" opened up a quick 3 length advantage and was never threatened (the other riders were Castellano, Prado and Coa). The top jocks, like the top trainers, have a failure rate in excess of 70%, which makes the game interesting.
Someone mentioned that if Lost in the Fog "runs the table" he should be named Horse of the Year. IMO he will not have beaten enough quality competition (especially up until now) to deserve this honor. He would, however, be Eclipse award winning sprinter. If Afleet Alex wins one of his summer 3YO races and beats older in the BC Classic, AA is Horse of the Year and should also be top 3YO. Note: LITF is not BC eligible and would have to "buy in".