He rode a flawless race. It would have been silly for him to try and rate back - and then come outside of Life At Ten. He did everything he could to discourage Velazquez and force him into grabbing a hold and taking Life At Ten back.
It was a match race... and he won the match race over a horse whos an undefeated Grade 1 winner this year by double digit lengths.
Johnny V. on the other hand - he probably wishes he took hold right now. Being drawn outside, he was the one with options.
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