Re: Rosario v. Jimbo (468 Views)
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toppled (IP Logged)
Date: April 15, 2014 08:20PM
One of the best gate riders I remember who didn't get much ink was George Martens. In 1979 at Belmont there was a horse who had severe gate problems who was switching to Martens. (I think it was the last race opening day in May, trained by Nat Krone (sp?), but since it is 36 years ago I won't swear to the day or race) I bet him with confidence & he didn't disappoint. Whenever I saw a horse like that who was switching to Martens, I gave the horse some serious consideration.