3/12 (TAM): TB Derby, Hillsborough (G2's), FL Oaks (G3), Challenger

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Why would Johnny stay on Outwork?

Dunno but do like he's riding Gamble's Ghost. Major upgrade from her jockey last year.
Another Woodbine horse, Golden Sabre, races Friday at Tampa (R8). If you want to see Luis Contreras at his finest watch Golden Sabre in the Nijinsky and Sky Classic last year.

[Easy Goer Otis]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

Dunno but do like he's riding Gamble's Ghost. Major upgrade from her jockey last year.
Another Woodbine horse, Golden Sabre, races Friday at Tampa (R8). If you want to see Luis Contreras at his finest watch Golden Sabre in the Nijinsky and Sky Classic last year.

Thanks for pointing this horse out. Impressive stamina and ability to make a long drive. I watched the Nijinsky and Sky Classic races and no doubt Luis had to ride hard to extricate himself in the stretch after saving ground on the rail in both races to finish 2nd.

But quite interesting that Malcolm Pierce then went to Emma Jayne Wilson for the next race (Durham Cup) and she placed him on the outside the whole way. Golden Sabre won easily sweeping 5 wide and taking over in mid-stretch with a sustained unobstructed run through the long Woodbine strip, handily beating sturdy rivals Are You Kidding Me and Luke's Alley.

One thing is for sure, this one will be flying late. Thanks again for the heads up!

Cheers,

O

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by Easy Goer Otis

But quite interesting that Malcolm Pierce then went to Emma Jayne Wilson for the next race (Durham Cup) and she placed him on the outside the whole way. Golden Sabre won easily sweeping 5 wide and taking over in mid-stretch with a sustained unobstructed run through the long Woodbine strip, handily beating sturdy rivals Are You Kidding Me and Luke's Alley.

After the Sky Classic race I don't think there was a chance Luis would be riding him again. He was however riding the favorite (Luke's Alley) in the Durham Cup. With Emma Jayne keeping him out of trouble, Golden Sabre not only won but set a track record doing so.
Pretty funny watching the replay again. Luis keeps looking back (5x!) to see where Golden Sabre is. There's no doubt he knew what Emma Jayne had under her that day and was at least smart enough to realize she had the horse to beat.