New York's Loss is California's Gain

[LARHAGE]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

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.

[geeker2]

How about Samyn..then we can yell "Samyn on the Poly".

Not to worry Pat V will be back at Del Mar ...probably hairless.

[ELA]

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.

Eric

[geeker2]

He has been bringing in some bombs...he had a $160+ horse the other day.. he still can "chop".

[ELA]

Originally Posted by geeker2

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"

Eric

[geeker2]

Thanks..I'll remember..if I slip I hope I say Mr. Chop!

[ELA]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Thanks..I'll remember..if I slip I hope I say Mr. Chop!

LOL. I think Jorge or "Georgie" would be better.

Eric