John R. Velazquez

[Independent George]

Originally Posted by PSH

JV now an average rider at NYRA?
Let me preface with saying i had a large exacta wager in the nightcap at Saratoga with Gomez on top who won for fun and JV in second who got in traffic and once he weaved his way out could not get up for second place. I understand riders get in traffic all the time but clearly he was on the second best horse and clearly he made a bad call by settling behind horses and not going wide to get second. Also, i realize his book relies on Pletcher who has been ice cold for Pletcher this meet. But, clearly he is not the same rider that he used to be and has fallen behind Gomez, Prado, Kent D., Dominguez and probably one or two others.

Sad but true?

You're right...he's not the same. Used to be a no-brainer for a bet; not anymore. Maybe its personal stuff.