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Old 07-01-2007, 10:10 PM
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he used to bring in the longest shots early this century. i think some bad spills set him back. hope chop chop is healthy.
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Old 07-02-2007, 12:13 AM
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Jorge Chavez is coming back East....or so I heard the other day.
If we throw Mike Smith in with Jorge Chavez, and a jockey to be named later, can you guys send back Garrett Gomez? It's pretty sad out here now.
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:29 PM
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How about Samyn..then we can yell "Samyn on the Poly".

Not to worry Pat V will be back at Del Mar ...probably hairless.
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:44 PM
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Has anyone confirmed Jorge is coming back East? I didn't hear anything around the track last week, although I was only there toward the end of the week. I also didn't ask so that could be it as well.

From an outsider's perspective, and I haven't been following CA racing extremely closely, but Chavez has had a few good runs and a good meet or two since heading out there. When he first moved out there he said it was for good -- which of course means little at best, and actually means nothing, LOL.

Last time I took notice, he was probably riding at around 13% or 14% for the meet. He did seem to have a lot less rides than others though. I am not a jockey agent, and I certainly don't understand the intracacies of that aspect of the game -- not like an agent of course -- but I just don't think moving back is a strong or favorable move. It might be an emotional or family move, but I haven't spoke with Jorge in a long time.

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Old 07-02-2007, 10:50 PM
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He has been bringing in some bombs...he had a $160+ horse the other day.. he still can "chop".
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:53 PM
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He has been bringing in some bombs...he had a $160+ horse the other day.. he still can "chop".
BTW, if you are ever talking to him -- don't call him "Chop Chop"

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Old 07-02-2007, 11:04 PM
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Thanks..I'll remember..if I slip I hope I say Mr. Chop!
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Old 07-02-2007, 11:39 PM
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Thanks..I'll remember..if I slip I hope I say Mr. Chop!
LOL. I think Jorge or "Georgie" would be better.

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Old 02-19-2008, 05:25 PM
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Four wins for Chop Chop yesterday.
Am I crazy or has he actually been somewhat decent again recently?
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Old 02-19-2008, 05:29 PM
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he's been decent. He ruled Gulfstream back when he won the Derby on Monarchos
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Old 02-19-2008, 05:52 PM
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If Mountaineer had a tropical meet it would resemble Gulfstream on an average weekday.
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:05 PM
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He ruled Gulfstream back when he won the Derby on Monarchos
He did?
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:28 PM
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he done ok ..came out to calder early and is making a living at gs..hes better than some..
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He did?
Leading rider in 1999, 2000, 2001.

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All you ever wanted to know about the great Chavez can be found here...

http://www.jockeyjorgechavez.com
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:45 PM
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Leading rider in 1999, 2000, 2001.

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I had no idea. Must've been some bad riding during that period.
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Wasn't the thing that cost him a lot of the quality rides that he used to get, was he fired his jock agent? I mean I know chop chop has some talent, but if you have an agent hookin you up with rides too, it definately helps.
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Old 02-20-2008, 12:15 AM
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His bio claims he was the leading rider in NY from 1994-1999. He has over 4,000 career wins and won an Eclipse Award as leading jockey. Quite a few accomplishments. But as they say, that's history.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:44 AM
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his recent history is looking up with 4 wins on mondays card at Gp as was mentioned. he is better than most in south florida and if he stays will be one of the leading riders
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