There is no question that the Southern Cal jockey colony has taken a hit lately with Gomez and Rene Douglas both having left. In addition, P Val is sidelined indefinitely. But last year when we had Gomez, P Val, Espinoza, Douglas, Nakatani, etc. our colony was extremely strong. I think that Tyler Baze and David Flores could ride anywhere. I look for things to pick up for these guys again.
At this time last year, there were only two guys in New York who could have done well out here: Jerry Bailey and JV.
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