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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie
I suppose that is one way you could define it.
To me though, that attitude is one of very low expectations (which I have, strangely enough!) from jockeys.
I'd like to think that a good ride is one in which the jock has to react to something, or out think his opposition. Getting a speed horse to the lead or keeping a closer out of a traffic jam is more of a common sense ride in my book.
I mean, really, would you call it a good ride anytime a need the lead sprinter gets sent so he gets two?
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In the situation where the jockey is NOT on the best horse, and would need a few things to go right for them to win, I would agree with you (such as hustling a horse with a pace advantage in a field devoid of speed). In the situation where the jockey has the favorite and doesn't need that racing luck/advantage, just let the horse do the work of winning if he's good enough or losing if he isnt.