Overrated Jockeys

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Sweetness

Here's a thought then, don't bet him. I mean what does that say about you that you keep making the "mistake". I don't think it was predictable, I see guys do it everyday, and in this case the hole didn't open. that's it, but you know what, if the hole had opened I'm sure you would have had no problem with the ride.

If you don't think jocks have an eye on the chalk horse,THEN YOU'RE A FOOL.I play the horses I like,and won't avoid one due to a jock.People make mistakes.I understand that(only too well.)When people say this guy is a great jock,I just can't agree(because I have seen all the mistakes he makes..usually repetitive ones...and you can't be great if you make that many dumb mistakes.)As far as trainers go,lets get something straight here.1)Trainers can simply wheel a horse back,and try again.2)Owners request certain jocks,and so trainers can't really complain about rides(they may lose the ability to use that jock.) 3) a guy like Gomez is a hothead ,and Baffert knows he will be defensive if he is critical of him.4)Trainers simply take jocks off horses if they want to.The main reason they don't get that upset though,is they can always try again.People who bet,and lose money due to a bad ride,don't get another chance.They get one chance.Jock and trainer just tee it up again.Very,very different situations.