Sunday Playalong

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Originally Posted by dellinger63

Wonder how many jocks were told to lay back?

Your point is well taken, while we always complain that these guys drag back because that is what we see, obviously what we don't see is the conversations before the race where the trainers give instructions.

However, once the gates open, a jock has to assess the race, if your horse breaks well and no one else wants the lead, screw the instructions, go for the lead. They get paid when they win and it is their job to evaluate and adapt to situations once the gates open.