Maragh to West coast

[cakes44]

Maybe i’m wrong, but I’ve never seen him as a great gate/speed rider. And yes, the colony isn’t quite as strong as back East, but there are also less mounts because of field sizes. Who is he better than out of Flat, Bejarano, Talamo, Desormeaux, Smith, Nakatani, Baze, and even Van DYke and Roman?

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Maybe i’m wrong, but I’ve never seen him as a great gate/speed rider. And yes, the colony isn’t quite as strong as back East, but there are also less mounts because of field sizes. Who is he better than out of Flat, Bejarano, Talamo, Desormeaux, Smith, Nakatani, Baze, and even Van DYke and Roman?

This colony doesn't hold a candle to NY.

I definitely think he's better than Talamo and Baze. I also think Rafie is extremely over-rated and I would take Raj ahead of him too. And while Roman excels in sprints, he doesnt do too well in turf routes. Smith seems to be on a limited schedule. Is Nak going back to Oaklawn? Which leaves Kent, Flat and Van Dyke. Kent is Kent, I like Flat and also think that Van Dyke is very good. So there should be plenty of opportunity for him, not to mention if he could end up in a spot like Arroyo did and ride first call for Miller. I wish him well out there.