Most Lousy Jockeys of 2006. POLL!!!

Danzig · #1 12-16-2006, 08:44 AM

kent desormeaux ought to be included on any list made.

Sightseek · #2 12-16-2006, 09:04 AM

We should start a thread, 2006 Most Memorable Moments (good and bad) of Kent D.

#3 12-16-2006, 09:13 AM

There are only five riders EVER who have a positive R.O.I. while racing on turf.

Two of them are Kent Desormeaux and Robbie Albarado! BBB

Hickory Hill Hoff · #4 12-16-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

There are only five riders EVER who have a positive R.O.I. while racing on turf.

Two of them are Kent Desormeaux and Robbie Albarado! BBB

That may change in the future with more rides like that one in the Sword Dancer

dalakhani · #5 12-16-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

There are only five riders EVER who have a positive R.O.I. while racing on turf.

Two of them are Kent Desormeaux and Robbie Albarado! BBB

BBB-

Lets not let the FACTS get in the way. Nice stat.

dalakhani · #6 12-16-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Oh, okay, so I guess they don't EVER give bad rides.

Sure they give bad rides. They all do. But the way some tell it, they never give good ones either. And when a jock gets hit with that, they can never do anything right.

Its just like Gomez. We had one person on here that said he was "inconsistent". What does that mean? That he doesnt win EVERY race? He is the number one jockey in the country!

Kent gives bad rides. He gives bizarre rides. But at the same time, he give textbook rides.

A perfect example is Premium tap. Gave a great ride to get the horse his first grade 1. Any mention on here? Of course not. He completely blows the ride in the BC prep. He gets lambasted. Comes back a few weeks later and gives a great ride in the Clark. Any mention of the great ride?

Kent and Albarado do a fine job.

cmorioles · #7 12-16-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

Kent gives bad rides. He gives bizarre rides. But at the same time, he give textbook rides.

A perfect example is Premium tap. Gave a great ride to get the horse his first grade 1. Any mention on here? Of course not. He completely blows the ride in the BC prep. He gets lambasted. Comes back a few weeks later and gives a great ride in the Clark. Any mention of the great ride?

The horse won by a pole. Shaq could have gotten that horse to the winner's circle. I actually hit the winner and the exacta in the Turfway Park prep and thought I had done some brilliant handicapping. I now realize I was extremely fortunate and have donated half the winnings to Kent's favorite charity.

SCUDSBROTHER · #8 12-16-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

The horse won by a pole. Shaq could have gotten that horse to the winner's circle. I actually hit the winner and the exacta in the Turfway Park prep and thought I had done some brilliant handicapping. I now realize I was extremely fortunate and have donated half the winnings to Kent's favorite charity.

What charity is that? E.C.I.N.?? (End Cajun Illiteracy Now)

#9 12-17-2006, 07:54 AM

Scuds with all due respect your last post was a bit off. I know plenty of people from Louisiana and they are wonderfully talented and knowledgable, especially about racing.

Your post on another thread saying that Hollywood was speed favoring was pure prattle and without merit. And your selection of a wrung out, over the top Principle Secret lacked insight. With respect. BBB

dalakhani · #10 12-17-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

The horse won by a pole. Shaq could have gotten that horse to the winner's circle. I actually hit the winner and the exacta in the Turfway Park prep and thought I had done some brilliant handicapping. I now realize I was extremely fortunate and have donated half the winnings to Kent's favorite charity.

Was Stormello tons the best yesterday? Or did the jock have anything at all to do with it? Lord knows if he loses, its all kents fault.

The Bid · #11 12-17-2006, 10:42 AM

He is brutal. Without a guy like Holthus, he may be riding at River Downs.

cmorioles · #12 12-17-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

Was Stormello tons the best yesterday? Or did the jock have anything at all to do with it? Lord knows if he loses, its all kents fault.

Well, I was pretty sure he was going to win a few more races in his career. He isn't very good in my opinion. I didn't see yesterday's race as that is in the middle of the night for me, so I can't really say at this time.

My general philosophy is that very rare is a jockey decisive in winning a race, but they can certainly lead to a loss. As I mentioned here, I rarely even know who is riding the horses I bet on.

Fanofthejuiceguys · #13 12-16-2006, 11:11 AM

I can answer this question with two words:

Mike Smith

paisjpq · #14 12-16-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

kent desormeaux ought to be included on any list made.

any worst list should begin and end with him...

OT love your new siggy and avatar...a friend and I use that line all the time.

Danzig · #15 12-16-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by paisjpq

any worst list should begin and end with him...

OT love your new siggy and avatar...a friend and I use that line all the time.

lol
thanks! we use plenty of lines from that...especially ohhhhh fuuuuuuudge. and of course you used up all the glue ON PURPOSE.
funny movie, and a must see at least once during the holidays. i know some think it's overdone, but once a year is perfect.

ArlJim78 · #16 12-16-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

lol
thanks! we use plenty of lines from that...especially ohhhhh fuuuuuuudge. and of course you used up all the glue ON PURPOSE.
funny movie, and a must see at least once during the holidays. i know some think it's overdone, but once a year is perfect.

one of my favorites, holiday or otherwise. just watched last night.

has anyone ever noticed some of the faux curse words that the father uses when he is downstairs working on the furnace? A lot just sound like gibberish, then occaisonally there seems to be actual words. One that comes to mind, I swear he calls the furnace a "mundane noodle"

also, who could forget the playing of taps that was heard after the lamp fiasco.

great writing!

Danzig · #17 12-16-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

one of my favorites, holiday or otherwise. just watched last night.

has anyone ever noticed some of the faux curse words that the father uses when he is downstairs working on the furnace? A lot just sound like gibberish, then occaisonally there seems to be actual words. One that comes to mind, I swear he calls the furnace a "mundane noodle"

also, who could forget the playing of taps that was heard after the lamp fiasco.

great writing!

every part of that movie kills me. i bought the collectors edition dvd, and they have the now grown kids from the movie answering questions, telling stories, etc. the red haired bullly looks exactly the same!
i remember thinking 'you'll be sorry if something happens to me' about my parents when i got in trouble. lol @ soap poisoning. i keep planning to buy the book, hasn't happened yet.

paisjpq · #18 12-16-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

every part of that movie kills me. i bought the collectors edition dvd, and they have the now grown kids from the movie answering questions, telling stories, etc. the red haired bullly looks exactly the same!
i remember thinking 'you'll be sorry if something happens to me' about my parents when i got in trouble. lol @ soap poisoning. i keep planning to buy the book, hasn't happened yet.

when I was a kid I never liked the movie very well, but as an adult it kills me...
the 24 hour marathon (severe overkill IMO) will be on TNT (I think) all day on x-mas...so everyone should be able to catch it once or twice

Danzig · #19 12-16-2006, 10:41 AM

i never saw it til a few years ago. yeah, we've had that marathon on before, just to watch one running tho. i can't imagine having it on over and over. or anything else over and over for that matter.

ArlJim78 · #20 12-16-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

every part of that movie kills me. i bought the collectors edition dvd, and they have the now grown kids from the movie answering questions, telling stories, etc. the red haired bullly looks exactly the same!
i remember thinking 'you'll be sorry if something happens to me' about my parents when i got in trouble. lol @ soap poisoning. i keep planning to buy the book, hasn't happened yet.

Me too, i find the entire thing solid beginning to end, hilarious as well as charming. i love the little soap poisoning segment when he comes back blind and the parents are so grief stricken. "i told you not to use Life Boy"