Borel and the rail

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by miles2135

I have great respect for Calvin Borel and his abilities as a jockey but one of these days he will get bottled up on the rail and cost Street Sense a race. I just hope its not the BCC or the Travers. Looking back at the Jim Dandy he was the 1/5 favorite in a 6 horse field and Borel took him right to the rail. Entering the far turn he had no room and was steadied throughout the turn when he could have easily passed the horses on the outside (especially since there were only 5 others). Against these horses it isn't a big deal because he was by far the best but he will not be able to give Curlin or the older horses that kind of jump on him if he gets steadied in traffic. Borel received good breaks in the Derby and the BCJ. The shorter route paid off but he should be cautioned because it will not always be open.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I also initially thought about the "bottled up on the rail" trip. Coulda been seen that way.
Watch a replay a couple of times and look for this.
Clean break from the gate. Kept close enough while he found stride (relax him). Moved at the right time. Right lead change at the top of the stretch and took him outside. Avoided problems when CP West lugged out and bumped him twice in the stretch. Game over, one and a quarter length win.
That's plenty good race riding to me. Seems that Calvin knows this horse quite well and proved the best for both of them.

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Can't knock something that's proven to work