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Originally Posted by postpicker
Jara's problems begain when he left Randy Romero as his agent and went with Gatewood Bell, who was definitely over his head. Bell had no experience as an agent and did no favors for Jara in the way he treated trainers and handled his business. Jara also developed bad habits in the mornings and afternoons that everyone at the track took notice of. By time Jara left Bell, there was much damage doneto his business and his work ethic that could not be repaired in New York. Jara went to California and got injured, went home to Panama to recover from a broken collarbone and surprisingly did not return to US to ride when he recovered. No official explanation on why but there are various rumors that it wasn't Jara's choice that he didn't return to the US quickly. There were times Jara was scheduled to return to US, once when Jose Amy was going to take his book for Belmont in spring 2008, but he never showed up. So when you burn people more than once, why give him any fanfare until he is seen on the grounds and riding. Plus, in the latest Aqueduct condition book, there are 35 journeymen listed as well as 12 bugs (now there are only 3 bugs are actively riding at Aqueduct) so why promote someone like Jara when there are others working hard already on the grounds. Plus, if you recall, Jara rode last winter in Dubai, so lets make sure he is staying at Aqueduct all winter instead of using the next few weeks to getting riding shape and return to Dubai.
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Very accurate and factual response. My only addition is that he was leading rider in Dubai in the last meeting. He definately has his work cut out for him but he now has an agent who can also mentor him and one who he trusts. He can make a mistake here and there but is a very strong rider in the stretch with great hands.