J Rodriguez -- the kid tries hard

[the_fat_man]

Don't know what this kid's stats are for the BEL meet but he's shown the ability to FINISH WELL -- something I can't attribute to too many jocks

For example:

BEL 7/11 R5 --- comes back, after dueling up front and then getting passed by Johnny V in the lane, to get 2nd -- JV is one of the finishers out there, so this one was very nice

BEL 7/3 R6 --- makes a prolonged/determined stretch run, never giving up, to just nail Maragh at the wire for 2nd ---Maragh is not exactly a strong finisher so this one maybe isn't as significant, though it certainly was impressive.

With all the weak finishers in the NYRA colony presently, this kid stands out.

[blackthroatedwind]

OMG.

This is a joke.....right?

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

OMG.

This is a joke.....right?

No

The joke was on Maragh when he got run down like a PUNK and JV when he couldn't get by this kid. I'm not commenting on his overall riding ability, just on how he finishes/doesn't give up.

Hope this answers your ?.

[slotdirt]

I wish Travis Dunkleberger had tried a little harder in the 8th at Charles Town on Saturday.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

No

The joke was on Maragh when he got run down like a PUNK and JV when he couldn't get by this kid. I'm not commenting on his overall riding ability, just on how he finishes/doesn't give up.

Hope this answers your ?.

The problem I have with him, or I should say the biggest problem, is his inability to maintain position early in races.

Look, he's young and reasonably inexperienced, so perhaps he will improve, but I am no fan of what I have seen.

[kgar311]

Auto Toss, in way over his head at NY tracks

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by kgar311

Auto Toss

Precisely like an opinion of yours.

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The problem I have with him, or I should say the biggest problem, is his inability to maintain position early in races.

Look, he's young and reasonably inexperienced, so perhaps he will improve, but I am no fan of what I have seen.

Just rode a brilliant race on Pegasus Ena.

[Left Bank]

The kid gave an awesome ride today on Rapid Mon in the 4th,and just when you thought he was beat,the horse fought back and the kid never gave up.I was impressed.