Pretty reliable word around here is that Joe will be staying in California, he will be missed, and hopefully return for some of the big stakes days.
This weekend he is supposed to ride Artiste Royale in Japan, then return to Hollywood to ride Unusual Suspect. Haven't checked yet if that is still the plan.
What a thrill 17 years old and riding in Japan and Breeders Cup. I'm glad I was there to see him win that first with Clouds on a Walk last year, started my day off right.
Looks like a really good Jockey colony again this year, Theriot rides either Sat. or Sun. and Robbie is scheduled to be in next week. Love Jesse Campbells rides here and some new ones coming, hoping Emma Jayne will come back too after Hong Kong.
There won't be much love for Eddie Martin in the paddock this year after last years unfortunate comments about NOLA. Understandable it was hard to return to NOLA after Katrina but he just went overboard.
All that much more love for the jocks who came last year.
Martin may find cups being thrown at him by the locals.....at least that was the plan by some last year....
Really looking forward to opening day tomorrow...we'll be there when the doors open.
Hope "ya'll" have a nice Thanksgiving, I know we will. Off to cap the card....